After successfully previewing the S3 Architectural Glazed Roof at FIT Show 2025, Sheerline has announced it is now available to order. In addition, it is on permanent display at the National Self Build & Renovation Centre (NSBRC) in Swindon.

Sharing a similar design ethos to the award-winning S1 Roof Lantern, the S3 is set to shake up the glazed roof market.  Aside from the launch of the S2 (an evolution of the well-known...

Independent hardware supplier Carl F Groupco has further strengthened its smart product offering with the addition of Tedee smart locking solutions, giving customers more ways to meet growing demand for keyless security.

Owen Coop, CEO of Carl F Groupco, said: “Our aim is always to ensure our range reflects current market trends in this dynamic industry. Smart locking solutions are a major growth area at the moment, and by adding Tedee products to our portfolio we...

As ESG performance becomes a defining factor in specification and tendering, Glass Express Midlands’ partnership with Guardian Glass reflects a commitment to responsible supply practices.

Demonstrating environmental responsibility is fast becoming a prerequisite for success for commercial projects, with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) credentials and sustainable supply chains increasingly influencing tender outcomes.

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report, published in October, shows builders’ merchants’ total value sales in August 2025 were down -5.0% compared to the same month a year before. Year-on-year volume decreased -4.1% while prices were also down -1.0%. With one less trading day in 2025, like-for-like value sales for August (which take trading days into account) were -0.3% lower.

Only one of the twelve categories sold more in terms of value...

Deceuninck’s Sustainability Considerations in Window Materials training course has been accredited by the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certification Service.  This means the training conforms to CPD principles and is considered to hold learning and CPD value for course participants, according to the company.

Developed to address the growing need for sustainable practices in the building and construction industry, the course will explore.

Heritage-style aluminium products are experiencing a sustained surge in popularity, with demand rising across both new-build and refurbishment projects.

Driven by consumer appetite for period-inspired design, the trend shows no signs of slowing, as more developers seek solutions that deliver authentic aesthetics alongside modern performance. This industry-wide shift has seen aluminium systems become the go-to choice for projects that require traditional styling...

Fuhr has launched SmartAccess – a new smart access module that allows doors to be unlocked using a smartphone, easily, securely and without the need for Wi-Fi, internet or cloud services.

Building on Fuhr’s long-standing expertise in electromechanical locking systems, this latest development adds to the company’s growing portfolio of smart access control solutions, designed to make door automation simpler, safer and more accessible across...

Rehau provided a selection of products for a deserving family from South London, which featured on the BBC One series ‘DIY SOS: The Big Build’, on Friday 24 October.

Rehau worked alongside the large team of volunteers and tradespeople to install new high-performance windows and a door for the South-East London home, rebuilt for a family who have faced immense personal challenges.

RegaLead has teamed up with window and door design software specialist WindowCAD, to bring Engineered Door Components directly to installers.

The entire range of Engineered Door Components is now available as design options in WindowCAD 7. It gives installers the ability to design and upsell high-end PVCu doors to homeowners, using WindowCAD’s  software which creates rotatable, 3D images of door styles in real-time during the design process.

One of Worcestershire’s home improvement specialists has pledged its commitment to the city and surrounding areas by investing £250,000 into its showroom.

5 Star Windows & Conservatories, which celebrates a decade of being open in Carden Street this month, has extended its lease for another ten years and, to mark this milestone, has channelled fresh spending into new customer service technology and installing new demonstrations for consumers, says the company.

By Wojciech Brożyna – MD Aluprof UK

Heritage aluminium system windows are an excellent alternative to traditional steel windows because they offer the same slim sightlines and authentic period aesthetics with enhanced performance and versatility. Many heritage projects require windows that maintain the original character of a building, especially in conservation areas or listed properties. Aluminium systems are designed to replicate the fine details of steel, ensuring that the...

Production Software Technology (PST) is celebrating its 35th anniversary, marking over three decades of innovation in software solutions for the glazing, construction and home improvement industries.

Founded in 1990, PST began as a supplier of BOCAD-3D to structural steel manufacturers across the UK, Australia and South Africa. A pivotal moment came when a client asked for software capable of handling more complex façade designs. What began with...

Reflecting its continuing growth and evolving offer, Endurance Aluminium has launched an extensively updated sales brochure.

The new brochure builds on the success of a version published earlier this year and has been produced to accommodate a number of recently introduced product lines.

This includes Endurance Aluminium’s new sash windows,

Senior Architectural Systems has supplied a full suite of aluminium fenestration solutions for the newly completed Seaview Colonnade pavilion in Sutton on Sea, Lincolnshire. The £6.2 million redevelopment project, led by East Lindsey District Council and delivered by contractor G F Tomlinson, marks a significant milestone in the regeneration of the town’s seafront and forms part of the wider Mablethorpe Connected Coast Town Deal.

Entrance Composite Door Solutions, a supplier of premium composite door systems, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting mental health awareness by raising over £1,000 for Kelly’s Heroes in the past six months.

The Nottinghamshire-based manufacturer has been supporting the charity throughout the year, donating a set amount for every composite doorset sold. The partnership reflects the company’s ongoing support for its local community and important mental...

Saint-Gobain Glass UK has been shortlisted in four categories at this year’s Glass Focus Awards, organised by British Glass, recognising the company’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, health and safety, and impactful marketing.

Shortlisted for the Design of the Year category is the refurbishment of 30 Duke Street, the UK’s first commercial building to be renovated using Glass Forever, Saint-Gobain’s circular economy approach...