Leading plumbing and HVAC distributor Navigator MSL has released its latest pre-insulated copper tubes under its Thorsys branding, providing an effective installation-ready alternative to conventional on-site pipe insulation for air conditioning, VRF systems, split units, refrigeration and industrial systems. Manufactured from 99.9% Cu-DHP copper tube it comes with 9mm expanded close cell polyethylene insulation and a UV-resistant LDPE protective outer covering. Fire safety i

Ant Gungor, Business Unit Manager at SFS Construction UK, discusses the company's adoption of a class of aluminium featuring a 100% recycled content for fabricating the majority of its rainscreen subframe brackets Two full centuries have passed since geologist Pierre Berthier first unearthed the ore which gives us aluminium, close to the small French village of Le Baux. And there is a good possibility that some of the early cutlery, tableware, and other high value items the m

FP McCann has strengthened its infrastructure product portfolio with the launch of the ThruBeam D400 Composite Trench Cover range, a fully lockable D400 composite trench cover solution. Designed to deliver industry-leading security alongside D400-rated performance, the innovative range provides a safer, lighter and more durable alternative to traditional trench cover materials. It is particularly suited to critical infrastructure environments including power networks, utiliti

Over the years Premier Loft Ladders have worked with architects and specifiers on a wide range of projects that have required fire-rated loft ladders. These range from modern new-builds, through to Grade I listed buildings. Each present unique challenges, such as four-metre high-ceilings, secure access, anti-ligature, corrosive environments, overseas delivery; to name just a few. Fire-rated electric loft ladder fitted into a 4m high ceiling, within the Grade II-listed Stretfo

AG, a Tyrone headquartered, manufacturer of low carbon paving and building products, has launched Heathfield, a new clay‑like concrete brick range designed to challenge long‑held assumptions about what brick should be. Developed in response to growing pressure on traditional clay supply, rising energy costs and increasing demand for consistent, reliable materials, Heathfield delivers the authentic appearance of clay with the performance, availability and sustainability of pre

IVC Commercial’s compact sheet vinyl floors won’t let you down, even in the most intense applications. With a durable 0.70mm wear layer and a Hyperguard+ low maintenance finish, IVC Commercial’s European-made compact sheet vinyl floors are ready to take on the busiest environments. School and work canteens, healthcare corridors, classrooms, hotel back of house, trampoline and soft play parks, retail megastores and more; there’s very little these floors can’t tackle. In Iperfo

As the next phase of the Future Homes and Buildings Standards approaches, TORMAX is urging architects, specifiers and building owners to consider the contribution entrance systems can make to the energy performance of commercial buildings. Amendments to England’s Building Regulations put energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions firmly at the centre of building design. Published in March 2026, the changes supporting the Future Homes and Buildings Standards inc

Retrofitted energy saving sealing solutions will drive demand for window and door foam tapes and associated products in 2027, according to a leading UK provider. Andy Swift, sales and operations manager at ISO-Chemie, predicts the market for foam sealants will remain robust in the coming months as they meet the demand for retrofitting in older properties as pressures on the new build and construction sectors and wider economy continue to bite. Despite underlying house build

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