Architecture, Design & Innovation
The FTT roof window features an innovative structure which offers excellent thermal insulation parameters with an impressive Uw of 0.58W/m²K and is the most energy-efficient quadruple glazed window manufactured by FAKRO. These windows comply with …
80% of consumers want to increase the amount of natural light entering their home, according to a survey of 1,000 people conducted by Eurocell plc, the UK’s leading manufacturer, distributor and recycler of PVC-U window, door, …
Timber frame and SIPs panel manufacturers can speed up the installation of windows and doors by using the Sidey Kitfix system. Pressure is on for builders and developers to get on and off-site faster. This …
Two new council housing developments in Cumbernauld have been completed to give 46 new homes to local residents. Nursery Court offers 16 one and two-bedroom cottage flats, and 30 new homes have been built on …
Mark Schofield, a VEKA employee who also serves in the Army Reserve has been commended for his Distinguished Service as part of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus. The reserve chef was among a …
Industry-leading PVC-U systems supplier The VEKA UK Group has demonstrated its commitment to the commercial sector once again. The Burnley-based company has invested a significant amount in creating highly intelligent, data rich, parametric, three dimensional …
Arguably the most important building in the entire canon of British architectural history” (Jane Sidell, Historic England), this shockingly modern building – for its time – was designed by Inigo Jones and commissioned by Anne …
‘Everything Aluminium’ is the brilliant new brochure from AluFoldDirect, helping installers show their customers what can be achieved in aluminium doors and windows. “We’ve listened to what installers want and created an incredible coffee-table brochure …
The VEKA UK Group has announced the transition of its entire range of PVC-U window and door products to PAS 24:2016, making it the first BSI Kitemark System Supplier of PVC –U to do so. …
Industry-leading PVC-U systems supplier, The VEKA UK Group, has been awarded membership once again of the national crime prevention initiative, Secured by Design (SBD), for both its VEKA and Halo brands. The VEKA UK Group partnered …
Leading Halo fabricator and installer Aztec Windows has introduced a bespoke decorative peg stay option for the Halo FlushSash system. The Coventry-based company was the first to adopt the mechanically jointed FlushSash PVC-U system and …
With summer fast approaching, many homeowners will be planning to use the milder weather to start thinking about renovations. Upgrading tired doors and windows with certain types of wood will help weather-proof and better insulate …
Architects can discover the full design potential of aluminium at the new AluFoldDirect Aluminium Glazing Design Centre – a Lancashire ‘Hot Spot’ for aluminium windows and doors. The specially designed centre is part of the …
Adding to its range of tooling solutions for A and A+ BFRC energy rated timber window production, Leitz Tooling has launched the “Lite” version of its ThermoTech Window System. The current ThermoTech Window tooling system …
With today’s engineered woods, anything is possible. In Vancouver, construction has just finished on the world’s largest timber building – and architects believe that wood will become the key construction material of the 21st century. …
The VEKA UK Group is offering architects, specifiers, contractors and consultants the chance to further their understanding of PVC-U and its use in fenestration, while simultaneously earning points towards their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) – …
Lumen has supplied five stunning bespoke rooflights for an exciting mid-Victorian apartment conversion in South West London. The client, Zach Pulman Design, commissioned the rooflights to exacting specifications in terms of sizes, appearance and operation, …
London-based fabricator Everglade is offering customers the Ultion 3-star cylinder lock as standard on its full range of Palladio and Solidor composite doors. “There was a big buzz about Ultion at this year’s FIT Show,” …
AluFoldDirect is seeing a significant trend towards aluminium windows, and a growing percentage are large or unusually shaped windows. Customers benefit from AluFoldDirect’s precise manufacturing and fast lead times of 1 week unglazed, 2 weeks …
AGB is urging self-builders to declare their intention to local authorities, as a new law forces councils to help them find suitable land for planning permission. The hardware manufacturer is already seeing real interest from …
Lancashire-based Sovereign Group Ltd. has completed a significant project of window fabrication and installation for a sustainable home development, using industry-leading PVC-U systems from The VEKA UK Group. Sovereign’s client, Hastoe Housing Association owns and …
In response to the growing popularity of aluminium windows and doors – especially for residential applications – Total Glass has added the full WarmCore system to its aluminium range offering customers greater choice and shorter …
The imaginative use of Imago Lift & Slide doors from AGB Hardware has enhanced the peaceful environment of an innovative residential therapy centre for recovering addicts. CentroSoranzo is a not-for-profit social health facility, located on …
The VEKA UK Group is continuing a series of notable anniversaries in 2016 as it celebrates 20 years of its products bearing the BSI KitemarkTM; one of the UK’s most widely recognised and respected symbols …
The UK’s industry-leading PVC-U systems supplier, The VEKA UK Group, has achieved further professional acclaim for the newly unveiled M70 system. The VEKA UK Group has completed a major update of its BSI Kitemark accreditation …
– taking the ‘pane’ out of troublesome conservatory issue Bury St Edmunds-based Network VEKA member Frames Conservatories Direct (FCD) has stepped in to help a new customer solve an old problem. Local resident, Mrs White …
Darwen Windows, a Lancashire-based fabricator of industry-leading PVC-U window and door systems from The VEKA UK Group has announced its recent attainment of the revered Secured By Design (SBD) accreditation and British Standard PAS24 certification. …
The Matrix 70 Window System from VEKA has led the industry for decades, with its classic good looks and impressive technical performance. Now, thanks to ongoing investment in the supplier’s PVC-U systems, a new, even …
A new fully reversible hinge from Yale – exclusively distributed in the UK by Sealco – brings maximum versatility in installation and ease of stocking thanks to its unique patented dual function restrictor. The Yale …
– saving thousands for fabricators in the process Industry-leading competent persons scheme Assure is now able to offer certification services alongside its many existing benefits. As an official, trusted, UKAS-accredited certification body, Assure is unique …
The Window Outlet is making the most of Network VEKA’s extensive support and enjoying big business benefits. Director Graeme Pritt quickly became an advocate for Network VEKA’s radio adverts after trialling their effect for The …
Stockport-based Network VEKA member, Force 8 has added the coveted Rustique profile system to its extensive offering. Force 8 specialises in providing arched frames bent from one continuous length of profile. The company has attracted …
Halo fabricator Masterframe was delighted to provide the replacement windows for a challenging refurbishment contract at The Royal Troon Golf Club on the Ayrshire coast. The Club has a rich history, having been founded in …
The VEKA UK Group has presented its biggest EVER charity cheque, having raised more than £14,910.26 for The Encephalitis Society. The industry-leading supplier’s previous biggest donation was an impressive £5100 for The British Legion, raised …
There is a feeling of positivity amongst architects regarding the current business climate, according to Reynaers at Home’s national survey of industry trends. When asked “based on your level of business right now, do you …
AGB Hardware reports significant interest in its cornerless glazing option, which can be specified alongside the Imago Lift & Slide door. With cornerless glazing, the panoramic glazing elements can be extended to create a fixed …
Bertrange, Luxembourg, November 26, 2015 – Water condensation on windows is a problem that inevitably affects many modern houses and apartments in autumn. Condensing water not only looks unappealing, but also can affect visibility. The …
As an industry-leading systems company, The VEKA UK Group regularly updates its literature to reflect the latest industry legislation, newest products and up-to-date services. The company has now unveiled an updated suite of literature, advertising, …
Products from the Total Glass extensive aluminium façade, window and door portfolio were used in the construction of two new £5 million special needs schools in Liverpool. Constructed by main contractor Willmott Dixon, Redbridge High …
When it comes to external timber doors and windows, James Latham offers the perfect solution to architects, joiners and the construction sector when looking to specify products which are not only dimensionally stable and durable …
