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Schools planning refurbishment and energy efficiency programmes should use the opportunity to rethink how their washrooms use water, according to Cistermiser, which is encouraging education estates to consider direct flushing technology as an alternative to traditional cistern-fed urinals. According to Waterwise research, up to 3,100 litres of water could be saved every day in every school by tackling leaky loos and taps. Based on the UK’s 24,000-school estate, there could

Specifiers today are navigating an increasingly complex landscape, where performance requirements, sustainability targets and project timelines all demand careful balance. In this environment, the choice of supplier has become as critical as the choice of product itself. Many are turning to Trianco not only for its technologies, but for the way it operates as a business, combining accessibility, experience and practical support in a way that directly benefits project delivery

Strategic agreement secures UK-based product availability, continued warranty protection and technical support for existing James Hardie customers. Swisspearl, a leading European manufacturer of fibre cement building materials, has announced a significant investment in the UK market through the planned acquisition of James Hardie’s remaining European inventory of Hardie® Plank and Hardie® VL Plank cladding products, together with associated accessories and the agreed arrangem

Creating a luxurious bathroom is about much more than selecting beautiful surfaces and fittings. The most successful schemes bring every element together, balancing aesthetics with practicality while responding intelligently to the architecture of the space. A series of recent bathroom projects designed by Splashing Out and installed by A Touch of Glass (Yorkshire) Ltd demonstrate how bespoke frameless showering solutions can transform even challenging spaces. Featuring slopi

Schlüter-Systems has expanded its linear drainage portfolio with the launch of Schlüter-KERDI-LINE-TF, a new tileable grate designed to address a common challenge in tiled shower and bathroom floors: damage to tile edges during routine cleaning and maintenance. When tile-covered grates are removed for access to drainage channels, both the tile within the grate and the adjacent floor tiles can be susceptible to chipping. KERDI-LINE-TF has been specifically developed to help pr

Bespoke cast stone combines architectural craftsmanship with structural engineering at Supreme Award-winning Somerset museum Vobster Architectural, the specialist manufacturer of bespoke cast stone products and part of Taylor Maxwell Group, has contributed to the Shoemakers Museum in Street, Somerset, winner of the Supreme Award at the 2026 Brick Awards. The museum, designed by Purcell for the Alfred Gillett Trust, which preserves the heritage of Clarks and the local shoemaki

With revised Building Regulations coming into force in March 2027, Paul Trace, Director of Stella Rooflight, explains why architects, builders and specifiers need to look beyond headline performance figures when selecting conservation rooflights and roof windows. Anyone who has ever signed a contract, purchased an insurance policy or agreed to a set of terms and conditions will appreciate the importance of reading the small print. The headline promise might sound attractive

Style Group, part of the dormakaba Group, is bringing a new dimension to movable wall design with DORMA Hüppe’s innovative Zero-Joint Technology, combining seamless aesthetics, lasting quality and independently verified low emissions. The technology creates a premium, seamless appearance, with panel surfaces and edges appearing as one continuous material. Advanced laser bonding eliminates the visible joint line associated with conventional edge banding, delivering a refined f

Peter Clarke, National Sales Manager, Rainscreen Subframe Systems, SFS UK Construction explains how his company's new approach combines bracket selection, thermal break technology and project-specific calculations, to support façade performance from the outset. When discussing the thermal performance of a building envelope, the focus naturally falls on insulation thickness, glazing specifications and airtightness strategies. Yet there is another element within the façade bui

Managing the movement of passengers through the liminal spaces of major transport hubs, while also providing welcoming rest areas, is a design challenge both practical and aesthetic. The 6,000-square-metre airside marketplace in the new Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport with interiors by architecture and design studio LAVA solves this puzzle elegantly with a pair of bespoke islands that combine greenery with seating and offer focal points at which to meet or relax. Fabricated