Pyroguard, the world’s leading independent provider of fire safety glass, has established a new manufacturing partnership with South Glass in India as part of its strategic expansion to support increasing demand across India and the Middle East. This investment reinforces Pyroguard’s long-term commitment to the Indian market and strengthens its operational presence in the region. The collaboration will enable shorter lead times and enhanced local technical and sales support

Philip Chambers, SFS UK's Business Development Manager (Modern Methods of Construction), explains how the company's support and solutions help strengthen offsite construction and drive down carbon. The UK construction sector is undergoing a significant transformation as the industry seeks faster project delivery, improved quality, and reduced environmental impact. Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), and particularly offsite construction, are increasingly recognised as key t

James Hardie, the world’s number one producer and marketer of high-performance fibre cement cladding and backerboard, has unveiled a state-of-the-art training facility at its UK headquarters in Sutton Coldfield, as part of its commitment to setting new benchmarks in training and development within the construction sector. The company will hold training sessions at the centre where installers will learn about the full range of Hardie products, and receive hands-on installation

James Hardie Europe today announces the official opening of its most advanced fermacell ® fibre gypsum manufacturing line in Orejo, marking a major milestone in the company’s European growth strategy. With a total investment of over €150 million, this is one of the most significant production expansions in the company’s history. The new facility will strengthen James Hardie’s ability to supply the entire European market with high quality fermacell ™ flooring and fermacell ™

After much anticipation, CR Laurence UK has officially launched its brand-new website, delivering a faster, smarter and more intuitive online experience for customers across the UK, Ireland and Channel Islands. This long-awaited milestone for the business provides a new platform that has been developed to make it easier than ever for customers to find the products they need and place orders quickly and efficiently. The site represents a significant step forward in functional

AkzoNobel Powder Coatings is strengthening the sustainability profile of its leading Interpon D architectural collections with the introduction of bio-attributed resins in European production locations. This enhancement applies to – Interpon D Futura, Anodic, Stone Effect, Natural Metals, Terracotta and Précis Ultra Matt and Interpon D2525 Low-E– collections trusted by architects for their durability, design freedom and long-lasting appearance. The improvement has been ma

Smith Goodfellow, a built environment specialist PR & Marketing consultancy, has been confirmed as an official sponsor of Construction EXPO North 2026. Taking place on Thursday 30th April 2026 at Bolton Stadium Hotel, Construction EXPO North is a brand-new event expected to attract 300+ attendees and 50+ exhibitors from the construction and manufacturing sectors across the North of England. The event plays a key role in supporting regional economic growth, skills development,

Stannah Lifts Distribution & Service (LD&S), a leader in the UK lift sector, has launched a new commercial website that makes it easier for construction professionals to find the right lift solution. Developed around the needs of architects, contractors and consultants, the site features a simplified structure, improved navigation, clearer product pages and more consistent data, making it easier to access technical information and identify the right lift solutions for differe

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