Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioning Europe (MHIAE) Hydrolution EZY air-to-water monobloc heat pump range has received global recognition for its design and engineering excellence after being awarded the Platinum A' Design Award, the highest accolade in one of the world's largest and most prestigious international design competitions. The award recognises products that combine outstanding innovation, functionality and aesthetics, highlighting Hydrolution EZY's ability

Elaine Gilligan at K Rend examines the role of colour in external facades and how the right render can elevate a building’s aesthetic. For architects, colour is much more than an aesthetic choice. It is a design tool that can shape how we experience the built environment. When colour is applied through render, it can significantly influence how people perceive and interact with architecture. The colours specified for a building’s exterior are often the first thing we notice a

The agenda for Glazing Summit 2026 has officially been unveiled, featuring new breakout sessions, a Bank of England economic update and a dedicated Supply Chain Debate, as the sector's leading conference returns to the Coventry Building Society Arena on Thursday 8 October. Built around the principle of "for the industry, by the industry", this year's programme has been developed through extensive consultation with glazing professionals, combining independent market research w

Building products manufacturer Glidevale Protect has supplied a range of roofing and ventilation solutions to the refurbishment of a mixed-use residential scheme in Bristol. The Charlton Hayes development is a large four- and five-storey mixed-use building with an arcade of shops and businesses at ground level as well as residential dwellings on the upper storeys. Designed in a dogleg shape, its roof is situated at three different levels and has a shallow roof pitch of 17.5°.

Rinnai Director Chris Goggin explores the financial and ecological benefits of hybrid technology in heating and hot water delivery. Hybrid systems offer an innovative approach to decarbonisation and can provide a practical first step for projects that are not yet able to adopt technologies such as heat pumps as a standalone solution. UK energy policy is focused on reducing and eventually eliminating the use of fossil fuels. During the transition away from coal, oil, petrol an

As builders face increasing pressure to balance performance, cost efficiency and environmental responsibility, SterlingOSB Zero provides a practical and adaptable solution. Its ability to perform across multiple applications means it can often replace several different panel types within a single project, simplifying procurement and improving consistency. West Fraser’s SterlingOSB Zero is a high-performance, sustainable panel manufactured in the UK to exacting standards. It o