HID, a global leader in trusted identity and physical access control solutions, has launched HID Signo Décor in response to growing demand from architects, specifiers and integrators for a Signo-grade reader designed for high-end spaces without compromising security. The Signo Décor Reader 30 mounts flush on European- and China-style back boxes and sits behind a robust glass face. Rated IK10 for impact resistance and IP65 for indoor and outdoor use, it is designed to suit loc

Senior Architectural Systems has returned to the Building Centre with a new permanent product stand showcasing the company’s latest aluminium window, door and curtain wall systems. Located in central London, the Building Centre is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting innovation in the built environment. Its exhibition space provides leading manufacturers, including Senior, with the opportunity to showcase a selection of market-leading products. Positioned within t

Coventry-based KRASI Fire Protection was appointed to carry out all the upgrades within the roof space of a late 20th-century residential development. As well as undertaking the design work, KRASI installed a temporary walkway within the roof zone and began erecting studwork partitions to either side of the central access corridor, creating a framework into which the FIREFLY FB180 batts could be built. This construction was treated on both sides with the ablative coating, whi

Fernox has donated £10,000 to Woking & Sam Beare Hospice through its ESI Foundation. The donation will contribute to the vital specialist support the charity provides to those receiving end-of-life care across six Surrey boroughs. The hospice was selected due to the personal connections many Fernox employees have with the charity. Woking & Sam Beare Hospice is a patient-led charity that provides palliative and end-of-life care to people living with advanced, life-limiting ill

For architects seeking a material that offers flexibility, durability and reliable structural performance, reinforced cast stone provides a practical and enduring solution. With extensive experience in the design and manufacture of bespoke reinforced cast stone, Haddonstone supports projects of every scale with high-quality products. Cast stone remains one of the most versatile materials. Suitable for newbuild, retrofit and restoration projects, it combines strength, design f

Nelson Place, one of Northern Ireland’s largest student accommodation developments, has used Brett Martin’s Glass Link rooflight system above one of the building’s atriums. The rooflight has introduced high levels of natural daylight, a key design requirement that played a fundamental role in enhancing student wellbeing, boosting concentration and creating a healthy environment for learning and living. The 12-storey Nelson Place shows how thoughtful design and high-performanc