LETTER FROM THE EDITORA cross the UK, the mood for the

‘Lack of investment’ holding back capitalLondon’s office sector is being held back by

Air-to-air heat pumps added to upgrade schemeThe UK Government has expanded the Boiler Upgrade

Newbuild property demand falls in Q4 2025Demand for newbuild homes remained subdued during Q4

Read and listen to Specify & Build on the goDon’t forget you can now read – and

Research calls for a ‘place-based’ retrofit approachRetrofit must be understood as a ‘placebased approach’

BMI Academy launches flat roof materials courseBMI UK & Ireland has launched a flat

Govt announces £15bn Warm Homes PlanThe UK Government has published its £15 billion

SMOKEGO OFFERS COMPLETE SMOKE CONTROL MADE SIMPLEFire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has introduced SmokeGo,

NEW FASTENER LENGTHS SIMPLIFY DEEPER SOFFIT LINER INSTALLATIONNew fastener lengths in EJOT’s DDS-Z range, exclusively

FIREFLY SYSTEMS UPGRADE FIRE COMPARTMENTATION FOR NOTTINGHAM HEALTH CENTREA rapid and precisely executed two-week retrofit contract

EPC UPGRADES OFFER UK CONTRACTORS AND INSTALLERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO BOOST THEIR DECARBONISATION BUSINESSPlans to ensure that all rented properties will

NEW ROOFLIGHTS FOR ICONIC SHOPPING ARCADEHowells Patent Glazing has replaced roof glazing for the Barkers Arcade in Northallerton. Specify & Build reports.

SUPPORTING SPECIFICATION FROM DESIGN TO DELIVERYDeceuninck is strengthening its commercial focus as building reforms reshape specification routes across the built environment. Specify & Build finds out more.

TEST AND COLLABORATE FOR A SAFER BUILT ENVIRONMENTJohn McComb , Technical Director at Reynaers Aluminium UK , examines how manufacturers are providing crucial help to principal designers to ensure the highest levels of safety.

A SOWND ACOUSTIC SOLUTIONBen Hancock , Managing Director of Oscar Acoustics , explains the benefits of Sownd Certification.

BESPOKE METALWORK SUPPORTS RELAXING ENVIRONMENTThe Club by Bamford is a luxury members’ club on Daylesford’s farm in Gloucestershire, where Winthill Engineering has produced a series of metal items and features.

INTEGRATION FROM BIM TO BUILDNatasha Coutts , Associate and BIM Manager at Aros Architects , discusses BIM and innovation driving efficient, futureproof design.

WHY OFF-SITE PROJECTS STILL FAILIan Rogers , CEO and Chief Visionary Officer of Procync , explores the need for off-site projects to have clearer responsibilities to be successful.

GET THE FLUTED LOOK WITH NEW ORNATE TAP COLLECTIONFluted design elements are one of today’s most

SMARTER CONTROL WITH PERFORMANCE FOR QUANTUM ELECTRIC HEATINGDimplex Quantum’s electric heating combines advanced controls, proven efficiency

SUCCESSFUL CONCRETE TRIAL SIGNALS SUSTAINABILITY BREAKTHROUGHHolcim UK has successfully demonstrated a low-carbon cement formulation

ROCKING RETRO VIBES OFFER NOSTALGIC COMFORTKeller Kitchens, a sustainable kitchen manufacturer offering a wide

HOW DOOR SPECIFICATION IS EVOLVING IN THE PUBLIC SECTORChris Burrows , Managing Director at Vista Panels , examines the changes helping social housing providers balance compliance, efficiency and resident wellbeing.

CHANGING SPECIFICATIONSJack Aluminium ’s Technical Manager, Terry Hirons , chatted to Specify & Build about the latest changes in the aluminium market.

RE-THINKING THE SASH WINDOWKeane Grantham , Marketing Manager at Roseview Windows , explains how thermal performance and practical design is reshaping window specification in commercial and heritage projects.

TRADITIONAL STYLE WITH MODERN FEATURESThe Residence Collection has helped elevate a luxury property in Bournemouth with its R9 windows and doors. Specify & Build reports.

SPECIFYING COMMERCIAL DOORSPaul Williams , Commercial Director at Robust UK , advises on how to specify a security doorset for a commercial building.

TIMELESS CHARM FOR HERITAGE HOMEA remarkable rural Grade II-listed farmhouse renovation project in

UNLOCKING NEW OPPORTUNITIES WITH SMARTACCESSFUHR has launched SmartAccess – a smart access module

STEEL WINDOWS MAKE A STATEMENTClement Windows Group has manufactured and installed new steel windows at a prestigious Central London apartment building.

RUGBY CLUB GETS A HIGH PERFORMANCE UPGRADEA local rugby club in Newcastle-under-Lyme has upgraded the

TIMBERLINE OFFERS TIMBER-AUTHENTIC PVC-U FLUSH WINDOWS ternfenster has expanded its premium PVC-U portfolio with

SPW+ OFFERS GREAT ADDITION TO SENIOR’S WINDOW RANGELeading aluminium fenestration solutions manufacturer Senior Architectural Systems has

NATURE-INSPIRED FLOORING FOR UNIQUE COMMUNITY HUBForbo ’s floor coverings have created a modern interior for a striking community hub in Whitehaven Harbour. Specify & Build reports.

INSULATION’S ROLE IN THE FUTURE HOMES AND BUILDING STANDARDThe Future Homes and Buildings Standard is set for imminent release. SOPREMA explains how this will impact insulation choices for specifiers.

NEXUS CEILING SYSTEM FROM ZENTIA OFFERS DESIGNERS CREATIVE FREEDOMNexus Layouts, Zentia’s latest design-driven ceiling system, offers greater

ADHESIVE-FREE CARPET TILES MEET SUSTAINABILITY OBJECTIVESWhen offices within Lancashire Business Park were in need

JOINED-UP THINKING FOR COHESIVE DESIGNRAK Ceramics explores how the growing consumer trend for cohesive design is benefitting developers.

ENSURE EFFECTIVE WEATHERPROOFINGMatt Jones , Commercial Director of Jones Weatherproofing , examines the risks of off-the-shelf building services roof boxes.

FACING THE INSURANCE CHALLENGEIeuan Compton , International Strategic Marketing Manager on behalf of Georgia-Pacific at DensDeck , shares the importance of specifying roof build-ups with FM Approvals to mitigate the risk of solar panel fires.

ULTRA-FIN HELPS THE QUEST FOR NET ZEROU nderfloor heating (UFH) company Ultra-Fin UK has demonstrated

DEVIREG DISPLAY CONNECT THERMOSTAT OFFERS SMART, SUSTAINABLE ELECTRIC UFHDEVI has unveiled its DEVIreg Display Connect programmable thermostat.

A1 FIRE-RATED WALL INSULATION HELPS UPGRADE BUILDINGS’ THERMAL PERFORMANCEEcological Building Systems has developed a new internal insulation

DIFFUSION APPOINTS MATTHEW COOPER AS SALES DIRECTOR TO DRIVE NEXT GROWTH PHASEFollowing a highly successful year of innovation, awards, and

SMART BUILDINGS NEED SMARTER TECHNOLOGIESSmart buildings are responsive, comfortable, safe and efficient. John Taylor, Publications Manager & Technical Specialist at BSRIA , asks if the systems needed to leverage smart technology can keep pace.

TEST REGIME TO HELP TRANSFORM THE EFFICIENCY OF HEAT NETWORKSJosh Collins , Heat Networks Manager at Altecnic , explores how BESA’s HIU Test regime is shaping the future of heat networks.

ENCOURAGING SIGNS FOR FUTURE OF BEMS SECTOR, MARKET PERFORMANCE SHOWSThe building energy management systems (BEMS) market showed steady

WHY BROADBAND IS NOW AN ESSENTIAL SERVICE, NOT A LUXURYPulse Fibre believes it’s time for the conversation around

THE GRANT EVOLINK HYBRID GETS SMARTERThe second generation of the Grant EvoLink Hybrid System

BAXI BOOSTS HEATING AND RELIABILITY IN PRIMARY SCHOOLSBaxi has supported the heating refurbishment programmes of two

CHEMINVEST INSTALLS AWARD-WINNING KXZ3 HEAT PUMP SYSTEM FROM MHIAEFor more than 30 years Cheminvest, based in Litvinov,

KALZIP HELPS BUILD A CATHEDRAL OF WHISKY IN ARDGOWANThe Ardgowan Distillery, located on Scotland’s historic Ardgowan Estate

BRUCE TOWERS GETS TOP MARKS ON SCHOOL REFIT WITH RINNAI UKBruce Towers & Sons, a family-run plumbing and heating

THE FUTURE OF THE UK ENERGY MARKETRinnai ’s Director Chris Goggin takes a close look at the roles of natural gas, LPG and BioLPG in the current and near future UK energy market.