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AMC Hospital, said to be the largest healthcare facility in the Netherlands, has undergone a major renovation, including an upgrade to Pyroguard fire safety glass which replaced over 10,000m² of out-dated wired glass. This upgrade also addressed long-standing challenges with maintaining accurate product data records for the glass partitions and doors, many of which had been extended or replaced over...
As part of its ongoing commitment to delivering social value across the communities it serves, Nationwide Windows & Doors has supported Pioneer Group by replacing three old and poorly performing windows at The Sanctuary – a vital community hub in Birmingham. Located in Castle Vale, The Sanctuary is a welcoming space for local residents to connect, access support, and take...
TuffX’s low-carbon glass featured in Hartley Botanic’s stunning Victorian Villa greenhouse at the 2025 Chelsea Flower Show. Hartley Botanic selected TuffX’s Made in Britain-certified low-carbon glass to reflect its ongoing commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and sustainable living. Produced using renewable electricity and 64% recycled content, the glass innovation offers a 42% lower carbon footprint than standard float glass, without compromising...
Riverside Bifolds has won Sheerline’s Installation of the Month competition for May, fabricating and installing an S1 roof lantern at a property in Winchester, Southampton. The new lantern replaced an unusual round roof lantern on the new build property, which is said to have clashed with the overall aesthetic of the home. Riverside Bifolds says it recommended the S1 roof...
Ventrolla, a specialist in heritage restoration and renovation of timber sash and casement windows, has completed the works on 66 windows at the grade 2 listed ‘The Bank’, an iconic building in Cardiff. The Bank was originally built by the Cory brothers in 1874 and is considered a key part of Cardiff Bay’s heritage. When property developer, Quin & Co...
When homeowner, Pak Carr, faced an estimate of £5,000 to repair signs of rot in his home’s wooden sash windows, he knew he had a decision to make. His four-bedroom house was built less than 10 years ago in a conservation area in Bolsover, and Pak had already had the wooden frames treated and painted once before in 2021. Three...
A stunning transformation in the sought-after area of March, Cambridgeshire, has been revealed as the winning entry for Sheerline’s Installation of the Month competition for April. It showcases the collaborative efforts of installers Choice Windows and fabricators Direct Roofing Systems. As part of the project, three Sheerline Prestige bi-folds and an end gable were installed to flood the space with...
Collaborating with fabricator HS Trade, Beta View Windows and Doors has completed its first Residence 9 window installation in the exclusive Golden Oak colourway – complete with Timberweld joints – to enhance a countryside cottage. The windows feature Regal black pear drop handles, Cassini glass with 28mm double glazing, and The Residence Collection’s trickle vent cover. Due to the depth...
Swisspacer Ultimate warm edge spacer bar features in a prominent architectural landmark on the beach promenade of popular Belgian seaside resort, Knokke-Heist. The Heldentoren, with its two sister buildings, offers its residents panoramic sea views and consists of a residential tower with 43 apartments, a second seven-storey building with 10 apartments and a smaller pavilion that houses a restaurant and...
Triple-glazed Modus windows from Eurocell have been installed on two energy-efficient demonstration homes at the Cornish Park development in Spennymoor, Durham. As part of Lovell’s Tomorrow Homes pilot program, the homes are designed to showcase innovative construction techniques aimed at meeting the challenges of Net Zero and the Future Homes Standard 2025. They feature the latest construction technologies such as...
New World Developments (NWD) is celebrating 30 years of fenestration innovation. Founded in June 1995 by Austin McGillian, the company has evolved from manufacturing PVC panels to pioneering high-performance composite doors, aluminium glazing solutions, and smart home technology. At the heart of this success is said to be Silka, NWD’s advanced, design-led and exclusively aluminium range that includes a full...
The Glazerite UK Group is marking its 25th year in fenestration by shining the spotlight on its supplier partners and the contribution they’ve made to the success of the fabricator and its installers. Glazerite Group managing director, Rob Brearley, said: “2025 is an important milestone for Glazerite, and we are keen to celebrate it with those who have played an...
Deceuninck has reported that its Business Kit is transforming the way fabricators and installers generate leads, providing them with thousands of leads through its website and suite of tools. Designed to help businesses expand their online presence and streamline customer engagement, the Business Kit delivers a set of digital solutions tailored to meet the needs of today’s market. One of...
A challenging heritage installation delivered by Concept Glazing was made possible thanks to Timberlook’s unique heritage style PVC-U windows. The project, which involved installing over 45 heritage-style PVC-U Timberlook windows in a 200-year old thatched cottage, is said to have required ‘exceptional skill’. “When you’re working with a 200-year-old thatched cottage, every detail matters,” explained Jake Connolly, director at Concept...
Clement Windows Group has manufactured and installed new steel windows and doors with a ‘Naked Steel’ finish for Kew Studios and Works in Richmond, Surrey. Kew Studios and Works is no ordinary workspace. Formerly a manor house, the building has been completely refurbished with a sympathetic touch to ensure that its original period charm is still apparent in the new...
Glazing contractor, PGS Glass, has partnered with passive fire protection specialist, Promat UK, to provide fire resistant screens and fire doors for a project involving the conversion of a disused listed building into a new travel centre for Trailfinders. The Grade II listed status of the mid-18th century building required a sensitive approach to the conversion work and another key...
Jack Aluminium System’s ID30 system has been installed by ACJ Aluminium at Barnsgrove, a Hampshire based private wellness club. Philip Jones, managing director at ACJ Aluminium, commented: “The team at Barnsgrove were looking to construct 11 flexible office spaces and 24 individual desk areas, creating a hub of productivity for its members, as well as dedicated areas that kept mental...
The Student Learning Centre at the Royal Veterinary College’s Hawkshead Campus is said to be the largest single capital development project in the institution’s history. Designed by NORR, the project comprises teaching labs, a library, a main lecture theatre, communal areas, and informal social learning spaces. A range of Metal Technology’s high-performance, architectural glazing products were installed by fabricator, Duplus...
Cambridge City Council has partnered with Eurocell, Aran Insulation, Asset Fineline, and Saint-Gobain to mobilise the UK’s first fully closed-loop PVC-U recycling project. The project included Eurocell’s Modus 75mm profile window system, which achieves a U-Value of 0.8 with triple glazing. The windows were specified for their high thermal performance and their ability to be recycled at the end of...
Windows and doors from A Plus Aluminium have been used in the transformation of a two-bedroom 1930s bungalow into a modern family home. When homeowners, Kate and Liam, bought a run-down bungalow in a peaceful area of Harpenden, they were keen to make the most of the plot. “The bungalow was built in the 1930s and needed love,” said Kate....