Worsening weather underlines the benefits of CaberShield Eco from West Fraser
A growing number of building contractors, and especially timber frame erection specialists, are making use of the weather protected panel products within the West Fraser range, allowing them to carry on working effectively despite increasingly wet winters and even the more frequent tropical-like downpours of the summer. The newest addition to West Fraser’s range is […]
Königstone launches KönigZero – a collection of no crystalline silica engineered stone surfaces
James Bull, Managing Director explains “The risks associated with fabricating materials containing crystalline silica are well understood in our industry, and we’ve always taken our responsibility seriously. KönigZero is the natural next step – a zero- crystalline silica material* that removes the concern at source while still giving retailers and homeowners the quality they expect. […]
TDBL nonut® follows Golden Thread for BSA Compliance
Vincent Matthews, Head of UK Marketing for SFS (pictured) As illustrated by a recent commercial office project, cladding specialists are increasingly turning to SFS Group Fastening Technology’s innovative TDBL- nonut® fastener to ensure their installed systems achieve the objectives of the Building Safety Act, while at the same time, enabling fast and efficient installation. Launched […]
Toby Marlow, Building & Construction Director from Haddonstone, outlines why cast stone is the smart choice for modern construction and historical renovation
Natural stone, such as marble, slate and sandstone, has been a core construction material around the world for centuries; think the Taj Mahal, Palace of Westminster, the Palace of Versailles, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa, for example. Weather-resistance, beauty, durability, and low maintenance contribute to the appeal of natural stone yet today, natural stone’s […]
The Steel Window Association Awards 2026 announced
Entries are open for the third Steel Window Association Awards; where members are invited to submit entries for prestigious commercial, domestic, and refurbishment projects. In addition, there is an Associated Award, recognising a member whose product features within a winning project, and the Supplier of the Year award, as voted for by the SWA members. […]
Caple welcomes Nick Lay to key sales role after Vito Cataldo’s 40-year reign comes to an end
Pictured left is retired Vito Cataldo with Caple’s MD, Danny Lay; while right is Caple’s Company Sales Manager Nick Lay. Caple has announced the appointment of Nick Lay as Company Sales Manager; with the role focusing on driving growth and innovation in the years ahead. His appointment comes further to the retirement of Vito Cataldo, […]
Preserving steel heritage windows and doors with the Steel Window Association
Whether you’re an architect, conservation officer or homeowner, SWA members can help you protect and celebrate the legacy of steel windows and doors. The Steel Window Association (SWA) represents the UK’s leading specialists in the preservation and refurbishment of steel windows and doors – particularly in listed buildings, heritage properties, and conservation areas. Members are trusted custodians of […]
ASWS executes complex fenestration contracts as The Harrison achieves energy targets
As an acknowledged industry expert in the repair and replacement of steel, timber and other fenestration types, Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) was awarded four separate prestigious packages, as well as being tasked with additional project elements, during the conversion of a former furniture warehouse. The high-spec office spaces now afford the occupants contemporary standards […]
Keller unveils affordable, bio-based contract kitchen range – a first in the industry
Keller Kitchens, long recognised as an industry leader in kitchen sustainability, is taking a bold leap forward. In early 2026, the Dutch kitchen specialist is set to launch an entirely new range that combines carbon-neutral manufacturing with biobased materials and affordability; a first in the industry. enduura® elba is a truly sustainable kitchen solution. This […]
Pinewood Structures using SterlingOSB Zero across its offsite systems
A specialist timber engineering company, active throughout East Anglia and the Home Counties, is making extensive use of West Fraser’s SterlingOSB Zero in the production of its diverse offering of high performance, sustainable offsite solutions. Based in the village of Gamlingay on the Cambridgeshire-Bedfordshire border, Pinewood Structures was established in 1981 and has grown […]