Manchester’s newest independent film hub and visual arts centre has an impressive façade using curtain wall products from Reynaers.

EOS Facades’ ambition to become the leading player in Steel Frame Systems has recently been accelerated following the announcement that the company has been acquired by the prominent dry construction solutions company - Siniat.

Mumford & Wood is the proud sponsor of a new RIBA Publishing book by Richard Wilcock: RENOVATIONS AN INSPIRATIONAL DESIGN PRIMER. The book, launched at an event hosted by U+I in their stunning new offices in Victoria, London, today is the result of three years of research by Richard Wilcock, an architect, journalist and former editor of the RIBA Journal.

Hailed as the biggest new product introduction in the window industry for a decade, Profile 22 has unveiled Optima, developed to be the most advanced products available in the UK today. The name Optima is derived from the Latin word Optimus – meaning “best’. Profile 22 has launched not one but two of the industry’s most eagerly awaited window and door systems.

REHAU has posted a new animation on its dedicated YouTube channel to show specifiers that, while its Polytec composite curtain walling system might look just like aluminium systems from the outside, its real secret lies underneath.

REHAU’s expertise in the Passivhaus sector has been perfectly demonstrated with an installation of windows and doors in one of the UK’s first Passivhaus certified social housing projects.

Leader in hinge innovation, Cooke Brothers, has launched a new three-way adjustable concealed hinge; the latest addition to its Pivota range. The Pivota DX 30 3-D allows specifiers to achieve sleek, minimalist designs on flush doors up to 40kg with full-adjustability for easy, accurate installation.

Recent changes to Building Regulations Approved Document Q: Security in Dwellings means that anyone wishing to install rooflights in ‘easily accessible areas’ will need to ensure that they specify a product which is compliant with Part Q.

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FPP-V U3 top hung and pivot and FTP-V U3 centre pivot roof windows have been used in Heb Homes design of a bespoke SIPS home in Abernethy, Perthshire.

Clement manufacture an innovative range of steel windows, doors and screens for both private residences and commercial projects.

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