Taylor Maxwell, one of the UK’s leading providers of brick, façade and timber solutions and part of the BRCK Group plc, has strengthened its timber division with the appointments of Finlay Gilding and Scott Barrett as Regional Sales Directors for timber in the South and North respectively. Both appointments reflect the company’s commitment to developing talent from within. From Left to Right, Finlay Gilding & Scott Barrett Finlay has been promoted from Regional Manager, havin

CPG Building Supplies has rebranded as Brickability Ltd, one of the UK's leading suppliers of brick and facade materials and part of the BRCK Group plc. With 30 years' experience, CPG has built a strong reputation for supplying bricks and building materials to domestic and commercial projects across the Northwest. While the name has changed, customers will continue to benefit from the same expertise, knowledge and specialist services. Now based within the same office as Arch

Insulation specialist, Marmox, will be displaying its range of products at London Build 2026 Expo at Excel on 25th and 26th November on Booth B175, including flying the flag for a NEW Fireproof and sound absorbing product. The UK’s largest construction show involving some 350 exhibitors will be attended this year by an estimated 30,000 visitors, the numbers embracing builders, architects, engineers and developers, many of whom will have the chance to look over its well-respec

AkzoNobel Powder Coatings’ Interpon D Futura 2026–2029 Collection has won the Finishes + Surfaces – Paint & Coating category in The Architect’s Newspaper’s 2026 Best of Products Awards, recognizing a forward-looking collection designed to give architects and designers freedom to create distinctive spaces with durable, expressive finishes. Selected by a jury of practicing architects, designers and critics, The Architect’s Newspaper’s Best of Products Awards celebrate solutions

Leading heating and plumbing distributor in the UK has welcomed two new senior team members in recent weeks - Ian Scarrott has joined as the company’s new Operations Director. He brings with him many years of experience working with the likes of Knightsbridge MLA, Wolseley, Fresh Direct, Tate & Lyle and Budweiser. At Navigator, Ian will take the lead on Health and Safety, Customer Services, Warehouse, Logistics, Stock Control, Facilities, Insurance and Fleet issues. Shortly a

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

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

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

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