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BRCK Group plc has marked a major milestone by achieving three internationally recognised ISO certifications across its entire business portfolio, including brands such as Brickability Ltd, UPOWA, Beacon Roofing, Alfiam and Brick Services, to name just a few. The certifications; ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems) were formally presented at BRCK Group’s Bracknell

Both sculptures are raised on similar plinth arrangements, with two circular Portland stone steps above a cast Portland stone lower tier, expertly produced by Haddonstone. As the manufacturer of the bespoke cast stone plinths for Amy Goodman’s Queen Elizabeth II "Sister Queens" sculptures in the Hampshire towns of Andover and Romsey, Haddonstone spoke to the artist about the importance of design, the collaborative process behind the commissions and the creation of two endurin

Sustainable timber products help architects, housebuilders and contractors meet performance and environmental goals "The construction industry has a significant opportunity to drive positive environmental outcomes through its purchasing decisions. By specifying responsibly sourced timber products, the sector can help support sustainable forest management while delivering high-performing buildings for future generations." West Fraser is supporting FSC Forest Week (21-27 Septem

AkzoNobel has named Soulful Sage™ as Interpon's 2027 Color of the Year, reflecting the growing influence of softer, nature-inspired color palettes and natural materials in contemporary architecture. Available in the Interpon D2525 range of superdurable powder coatings, Soulful Sage™ is a refined soft green with subtle grey undertones that brings warmth and understated character to facades, windows, doors, furniture and a wide range of powder-coated products. Balancing contem

HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity and physical access control solutions, has launched HID Signo Décor in response to a request that architects, specifiers and integrators have repeatedly raised: a Signo-grade reader built for high-design spaces, without a compromise on the security behind it. The Signo Décor Reader 30 model mounts flush on European- and China-style back boxes and sits behind a robust glass face, rated IK10 for impact resistance and IP65 for indoor

A private residence designed by Thomas Robinson Architects demonstrates the enduring relevance of classical architecture when paired with contemporary craftsmanship. Working in partnership with specialist manufacturer, Haddonstone, the project centres on the design and delivery of four bespoke cast stone capitals - elements that encapsulate both architectural rigour and creative reinterpretation. Ultimately, the success of a project like this depends on shared knowledge, trus

Britain’s housing crisis demands urgent, scalable, and sustainable solutions. To deliver 1.5 million homes in five years, the construction industry must adopt faster, cleaner and more efficient building methods. Structural timber is a powerful answer, offering speed, reliability and environmental advantages while already operating at meaningful scale. Photograph courtesy of Alexanders Timber Design The UK timber sector has an established capacity to deliver over 100,000 homes

Rundum Meir was commissioned to supply a bespoke side sliding garage door for a beautifully considered private residence on the English east coast. The property, a characterful combination of traditional flint and brick construction with contemporary extensions demanded a garage door that would sit naturally within its existing architectural language. The solution was a handcrafted oak door, finished with SiOO:X to achieve precisely that. Coastal environments present particul

Altro Oceanis is an innovative new safety floor solution inspired by the timeless elegance of nature and expertly engineered for bathrooms and wet rooms. Designed to unite natural aesthetics with practical performance, Altro Oceanis offers the warmth of natural wood, stone-effect and mineral designs, while benefiting from trusted slip resistance in high-risk environments. Set to revolutionise wet room and bathroom design, this fresh new range was driven by customer feedback w

New lifecycle assessment finds that, in the assessed scenarios, timber-based façades and window frames have lower cradle-to-grave carbon footprints than aluminum, steel and PVC alternatives. AkzoNobel is marking World Green Building Week with the launch of ‘The case for wood in more sustainable buildings’, a new whitepaper developed in collaboration with the University of Amsterdam. The whitepaper examines how responsibly sourced and properly protected timber can support lowe