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GEZE UK Shortlisted in 11 Categories - National Fenestration Awards 2026
GEZE UK is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted across an impressive range of categories at the prestigious National Fenestration Awards 2026, recognising both individual excellence and product innovation across the business. GEZE UK has received nominations spanning sales, customer service, leadership, and technical innovation
GEZE UK
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22nd July 2026
Support Quantum's 2026 Charity Walk for The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Quantum Flooring Accessories are reaching out to ask for your support for a cause that is incredibly important to everyone at Quantum Profile Systems. On Saturday 12th September 2026, a team of Quantum employees, partners and friends will be taking on the Quantum 2026 Charity Walk across the beautiful Malvern Hills. The team will complete a
Quantum Flooring Accessories
NEWS
22nd July 2026
Delta Shortlisted Twice in the PCA Best Practice Awards 2026
Delta Membrane Systems Limited is delighted to announce that, for the third consecutive year, it has received two shortlistings in the Property Care Association (PCA) Best Practice Awards. Delta’s Managing Director, Kevin Dodds, said: “We’re delighted to be shortlisted twice in this year’s PCA Best Practice Awards, alongside so many inspiring
Delta Membrane Systems
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13th July 2026
Marley launch Edgemere 2.0 roof tile with carbon capture cement technology
In a first for UK roofing, Edgemere 2.0 combines Marley’s familiar concrete roof tile specification with carbon-capture cement technology and Carbon Bank evidence supplied for every order. The carbon reduction story behind Edgemere 2.0* begins with the cement. CO2 from cement production is captured at source, before it enters the atmosphere, and
Marley
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5th July 2026

Featured this month

Nordic Royal - copper roof cladding with rich golden colour
Nordic Royal is an alloy of copper, aluminium and zinc, with a rich golden through-colour. It can also be combined with other surface finishes, eg Nordic Bronze or Nordic Brown, to create various visual effects. Ongoing changes will continue over time depending on the local environment. The material has a thin protective oxide layer which thickens
PolderRoof - smart green roof for water management and climate resilience
Wavin PolderRoof is a smart blue-green roof system that transforms flat roofs into controlled water reservoirs. It addresses the growing challenge of urban water stress - a condition now affecting 25% of large cities - by embedding a circular water economy directly into the built environment: water Retention & Attenuation Proactive water level
Deck waterproofing repair at Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth
Gunwharf Quays is home to over 90 brands, the outlet centre occupies a prominent waterside location in the heart of Portsmouth's historic maritime quarter, adjacent to Portsmouth Harbour and the iconic Spinnaker Tower. During planned structural alterations to expand the retail area, principal contractor Conamar uncovered a waterproofing failure
Bespoke folding industrial doors for the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Bolton Gate Company were commissioned to manufacture and install bespoke folding industrial doors for the south entrance of Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, as part of a wider refurbishment programme. The doors needed to cope with heavy daily use, while also making a clear architectural statement for one of Scotland’s best known cultural venues. The
Nordic Royal - copper, aluminium and zinc wall cladding
Nordic Royal is an alloy of copper, aluminium and zinc, with a rich golden through-colour. It can also be combined with other surface finishes, eg Nordic Bronze or Nordic Brown, to create various visual effects. All Nordic Copper products offer the benefits of: protection by its patina against corrosion in any atmospheric conditions; durable and
Fabric Ducting Shapes - fabric air ducts for HVAC and ventilation systems
Prihoda fabric ducting is a textile air distribution system designed for efficient air delivery in commercial and technical spaces. Made from specialist fabrics, it is available in round, half-round, quarter round, ellipse, sector, square, and rectangular shapes to suit different ceiling heights, room layouts, and airflow needs: textile ducting
Grad - hidden-fix timber wall and ceiling cladding system
Grad is an invisible clip-based system for the rapid installation of flawless, ’hidden-fix’ timber cladding. Supplied as individual components or as a complete system of rails, clips and boards, Grad is an efficient and economical product for cladding areas of any size. The unique patented clip system at the heart of the Grad system means projects
Skyline - patent glazing system
Skyline thermally-broken extruded aluminium glazing bar system designed for in-line roof glazing, supporting single, double or triple glazed units. Suitable for commercial and domestic projects, this system allows multiple capping options for different design requirements and accommodates spans up to 4m unsupported
Angled Standing Seam System for a residential building at Eastwood Farm
For this residential building at Eastwood Farm, RHEINZINK provided RHEINZINK-GRANUM basalte and RHEINZINK-GRANUM skygrey Angled Standing Seam System for both the facade and roof. MortonScarr Architects specified the Angled Standing Seam System for it's aesthetic and durable qualities and develops a natural, weathered surface which requires zero
TORMAX iMotion automation for new visitor entrance at West Dean, Chichester
TORMAX UK, working with Precision Glass Ltd, supplied and commissioned door automation for the new visitor reception and retail space at West Dean, near Chichester. The project involved automating two 2.5m-high glazed sliding door entrances, connecting the reception and shop area with the gardens. Two TORMAX iMotion 2202 sliding door operators
TORMAX delivers energy-efficient entrance solution for Sutton Life Centre
The Sutton Life Centre is a recently redeveloped community and education hub in South London, with a library, café, climbing wall, eco garden, sports pitch, youth club, and flexible event spaces. TORMAX was contracted alongside façade specialist Sealtite Windows and main contractor Thomas Sinden to design, manufacture, and install a new automatic