The flattest paint in Little Greene’s family of finishes, ‘Absolute Matt Emulsion’ has received a huge upgrade to its eco credentials. With a ‘barely-there’ low-sheen of only 1-2%, you won’t notice any difference to its sumptuous, velvety, dead-flat finish or the effortless way it brings a beautiful depth of colour to your walls and ceilings. But now, 40% of every tin of Absolute Matt Emulsion is made from completely recycled ingredients, thanks to the introduction of a new h

MDF  is a staple component in most homes; the panel product has been around since 1966 when West Fraser’s CaberMDF  was introduced to the building market.   It can be sawn, drilled, shaped, and routed cleanly with minimum fuss, using hand or machine tools  and looks good as the sm ooth surface of the panels is ideal for painting , veneers, or paper foils. Photograph courtesy of Unsplash CaberMDF plays hide and seek around the home; it can be an architectural feature, fa s cia

Incorporating all the familiar benefits of CaberFloor P5  plus a super resilient protective surface , CaberShield Eco  is the new and greenest answer for laying decks in challenging conditions. As a manufacturer of panel products using responsibly sourced and certified timber, West Fraser  has now published a useful fact sheet outlining the product’s highly sustainable credentials: underlining why CaberShield Eco   represents the future for weather-decking. As well as listing

Partnership integrates Interpon’s architectural powder coatings into Australia’s national specification system, helping architects specify with greater speed, accuracy and confidence. Interpon, AkzoNobel’s powder coating brand, is now a recognised Product Partner of Australia’s National Building Specification tool, NATSPEC, giving architects, specifiers, fabricators and engineers convenient access to its high-performance, sustainable and compliant architectural powder coating

Premium accessible bathroom brand, Fitzroy of London, has exclusively launched its newest collection, Cavendish, at the brand’s showroom in the Business Design Centre as part of this year’s Surface Design Show. Inspired by the timeless language and enduring elegance of Neoclassical and Georgian architecture, the new Cavendish range incorporates the renowned circular motifs and rhythms that define New Cavendish Street in London’s Fitzrovia. Showcasing subtle fluidity, tactilit

SFS Group Fastening Technology  has unveiled ErgoDek® , an ergonomic fastening solution engineered to transform metal deck overlap installation. Bringing together a simple design, productivity‑boosting performance and a strong focus on worker wellbeing, ErgoDek® marks a significant step forward for roofing and cladding contractors seeking safe, fast, and consistent installation tools.  Purpose-built for metal deck overlap applications, the new ErgoDek® system integrates seaml

Thomas Dudley Ltd is proud to announce its partnership with eco-cistem™, a pioneering solution in sustainable water management. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in the  development of environmentally conscious building technologies, reinforcing Thomas Dudley’s commitment to innovation through teamwork, trusted partnerships, and a family-first approach to business. The eco-cistem™ is a revolutionary toilet cistern that uses grey condensate water - typically

A growing number of building contractors, and especially timber frameerection 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 CaberShield Eco , which is t he company’s latest eco-friendly option for creating high specification, waterproof

Robust, a leading UK manufacturer of steel door solutions, has released OUTA-GATE, a new corrosion-resistant steel gate designed to deliver long term durability, security and aesthetic appeal across a wide range of applications in the commercial and residential sectors. Manufactured from Magnelis® steel, OUTA-GATE offers significantly improved corrosion resistance compared to standard galvanised products. This enhanced protection ensures outstanding performance in exposed env

With the arrival of warmer weather and outdoor living on the horizon, homeowners are looking to introduce thoughtful design choices to their gardens that appeal to both performance and aesthetic. From lush greens to soothing neutrals and tiles used beyond the floor, María D Arráez, Director of Tile of Spain UK, reveals her top five outdoor tile trends for 2026.  Classic Green  “Green isn’t slowing down in 2026, and this includes the outside of the home as well as the interior

Fitzroy of London has now launched its new RIBA-Approved CPD on ‘Inclusive Commercial Washrooms’ for architects and designers to explore how accessibility and design can coexist beautifully to create truly inclusive spaces. Fitzroy of London believes that inclusive design should never compromise on aesthetics. Its RIBA-approved CPD, ' Inclusive Commercial Washrooms' , is designed to help specifiers create spaces that are both compliant and visually inspiring. Whatever commerc

Ecological Building Systems, a leading supplier of natural building products for sustainable construction, has revealed its comprehensive CPD programme for the year ahead.  The programme, which is run via live webinars by Ecological Building Systems’ technical experts, includes, for the first time a CPD on designing and building homes using the sustainable EcoCocon straw wall system.   The new CPD will focus on how the EcoCocon straw wall system helps create more sustainable,

1936 was a good year for history – the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War, the abdication of King Edward VIII so he could marry his American divorcee girlfriend Wallace Simpson, Buddy Holly was born, public TV was launched for the first time in the UK and Jesse Owens won four gold medals at the Berlin Olympics much to the disgust of an up and coming dictator in Germany – Adolf Hitler. Manchester City won its first ever First Division title and Manchester United were relegated.

Reflecting the continued growth and diversification of the business, Style has rebranded as Style Group , expanding its partitions and moveable wall expertise to include an Acoustic Solutions range .   The new name brings together a comprehensive interior solutions portfolio under a single, cohesive identity, while maintaining the same regional teams, specialist knowledge and customer-focused approach that the company is well known for. Style Group delivers market-leading mov

Leading heating and plumbing distributor Navigator continues to offer a range of quality products that offer installers and specifiers ease of installation and peace of mind at competitive prices. The latest introduction is a comprehensive range of renewable accessories that will help today’s installers to embrace renewable heating system installation in a big way – and at an attractive price. Thorsys is driving the transition to a greener, more sustainable future with Naviga

Originally launched by Schlüter ® -Systems  nearly 40 years ago, the DITRA  uncoupling membrane revolutionised the flooring industry by offering functions such as load distribution, vapour management and reliable waterproofing.  Over time, these practical benefits have been developed further, creating a key family of products within the Schlüter-Systems portfolio, which today comprises around 12,000 established product lines. The low-profile membrane features a distinctive do

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 appea

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 last year, TDBL- nonut®  carries ETA-11/0191 approval, confirming that its patented thread shape, under-head locking detail and tri-lobular geometry

Showersave , part of The Keystone Group , which provides drain water heat recovery solutions, has collaborated with Currie Community High School  to install Waste Water Heat Recovery Systems (WWHRS)  as part of the school’s journey to Passivhaus  certification.    Built as part of the Scottish Government’s Learning Estate Investment Programme (LEIP) , the £65 million facility in south-west Edinburgh accommodates 1,000 students and includes a swimming pool, theatre, café and e

By Paul Trace, Director, Stella Rooflight.. .....    Over the past decade, the specification of rooflights in historic and sensitive buildings has evolved significantly. Advances in performance, detailing and thermal efficiency have  broadened what is possible, while planning authorities and conservation officers have  become increasingly familiar with rooflights as a legitimate way to introduce natural light  into traditionally challenging spaces.  Alongside this progress, h