NASA’s first manned flight around the moon for 50 years has sparked fresh interest in space exploration while also reminding us of the tantalising properties to a vacuum: especially back here on earth. As the poster for the original Alien movie said: “In space no one can hear you scream.” There are many industrial applications for vacuum technology, and these continue to expand as technology advances. At the same time, falling costs are making it an increasingly practical s

Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) has been appointed to undertake the full refurbishment off 78 steel lightwell windows and 43 timber windows for a project on 21-29 Glasshouse Street, London, working with BAM Construction Ltd and for The Crown Estate. Construction of the Grade II–listed building which formed part of Sir Reginald Blomfield’s major redevelopment of the Regent Street Quadrant took some 20 years with completion in 1929. Over two decades ago, ASWS complete

Leading window repair specialist, Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS), employed impressive skills to bear during a two-year refurbishment contract addressing one of London’s best known retail landmarks. Within the project, the trio of shallow domed steel lanterns on an upper mezzanine level presented one of the most difficult challenges, both in terms of technical difficulty and logistical constraints. Led by the client’s agent, Avison Young , and main contractor McLar

Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS), a leading specialist in heritage fenestration and architectural metalwork, proudly supported the Glasshouse Street Christmas Charity Collection for The Whitechapel Mission , joining forces with BAM and fellow subcontractors to make a meaningful difference this festive season. Pictured left is ASWS’ Site Manager Jono helping deliver their donations to The Whitechapel Mission over the Christmas period, while right is just some of the ge

Steel Window Association member, Associated Steel Window Services , is a long-established member of the Steel Window Association and expert in the repair of metal windows, from the earliest wrought iron examples through to contemporary curtain walling. ASWS also undertakes full restoration works to timber windows and doors, architectural metalwork, specialist glazing, bronze windows and shopfronts. Members of the Steel Window Association together offer a UK wide service for

At the 2025 Steel Window Association awards, the Refurbishment Project winner was named as Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) for...