The Gilden Way Community Centre in Harlow was commissioned to provide a vital community hub for residents of a new housing development on the outskirts of the town. With the area expanding rapidly, the centre was designed as a landmark building that serves both practical needs and as a focal point for local identity. Designed to reflect the character of the surrounding new homes, the building also needed to deliver long-term durability and low maintenance, ensuring it remains

Stannah lifts keep people and goods moving every day. Now they’re getting mobile themselves– supporting charities across the UK.   Stannah Lifts Distribution and Service (LD&S) has announced an ambitious charity cycling challenge, bringing together over 700 colleagues across its Andover headquarters and 11 service branches.   Together, Stannah is cycling one full lap of Britain – 4,000 miles, the equivalent of 1.28 million lift journeys – keeping Britain moving in more ways t

By Thomas Roche, Secretary of Business Sprinkler Alliance The huge fire that closed Scotland's busiest railway station for ten days raises a question bigger than its cause. It is the same question raised by a substation fire at Heathrow and a car park fire at Luton Airport: how resilient is our critical infrastructure to the fires that inevitably occur around it? The fire on Sunday 8th March broke out in a retail unit adjacent to Glasgow Central Station. Within hours, the B-l

Spacemann , along with Assmann UK, has created private spaces the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Members’ Lounge, an exclusive area which supports the needs of LCCI members.   The aim of the renovation was to transform the lounge into a versatile, high-performing workspace that could accommodate a variety of professional requirements. Installation and Refurbishment Solutions Ltd (IRS) needed to redesign the space to include private working areas, independent w

Embrace the evolution of Japandi with Keller Keller Kitchens  has unveiled Silent River , a serene new kitchen design that reflects the growing appetite for Japandi-inspired interiors. Known for its carbon-neutral manufacturing and exceptional design versatility, Keller presents a scheme that blends minimalist refinement with natural warmth.    A refined palette of natural textures and earthy finishes Silent River brings together minimalist design and natural warmth through K

AkzoNobel Powder Coatings has launched the new superdurable Interpon D2525 Futura 2026–2029 Collection, now available across Europe and North America. Drawing on the enduring beauty of classic design while embracing the bold expressions shaping tomorrow’s buildings, the collection brings together expressive finishes, advanced textures, and a refreshed vision for the built environment. Designed to show where architectural colour is headed next, the new Futura 2026–2029 Collec

Königstone’s KönigZero Bianco Celeste is a bright, elegant surface inspired by premium Calacatta marble. Its clean white base is enriched with soft grey veining and warm accents of gold and beige, creating a sophisticated yet welcoming look.   The refined Calacatta-inspired marble showcases a crisp white base colour with subtle grey, warm gold and beige veining. The surface is available in 20mm and 30mm thicknesses with a jumbo slab of 3200 × 1600mm also an option.     König

Hosted by Cupa Pizarras's geology expert, Victor Cárdenes, this CPD webinar focuses on the geological origins, characteristics, and quality of natural roofing slate. Wednesday, April 15th 2026 @ 2:00PM BST Join two upcoming online sessions led by geologist and roofing slate consultant Víctor Cárdenes Van den Eynde, focused on the geological origin, properties, and quality of natural slate: key factors in making informed specification decisions. Register now!! 15 April sessio

Continually at the leading edge of progress in solid surfaces, HIMACS introduces fifteen new colours for 2026, expanding its portfolio with alluring aesthetics, further options with recycled content, and even greater design freedom. Ranging from refined marble, stone and terrazzo effects to in-demand greens and darks, these new choices enable specification of the finest aesthetics together with premium performance and enhanced sustainability.  Several additions include SCS-ce