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SWA member impresses in County Hall window restoration

Mar 30, 2026 | Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Systems, Case Studies, Glass, Glazing, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Steel and Structural Frames, Windows

The Steel Window Association (SWA) represents the UK’s foremost specialists in the preservation and refurbishment of steel windows and doors – particularly within listed buildings, heritage properties, and conservation areas. Among its expert members is Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS), an architectural heritage refurbishment specialist which has completed the restoration of 40 distinctive ‘porthole’ and rectangular steel windows at County Hall overlooking Westminster Bridge.

Harmer Modular 135 from AWMS specified for laboratory expansion

Mar 24, 2026 | Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Case Studies, Drainage, Drainage Services, Drainage, Guttering, Soffits & Fascias, Facility Management & Building Services, Plumbing, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation

A Harmer Modular 135 linear drainage system from AWMS has been specified for a major laboratory expansion in Warrington.

BMBI: Disappointing December rounds off tough trading year

Feb 25, 2026 | Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Building Systems, Latest Building News, Posts, Publications, Research & Materials Testing, Steel and Structural Frames

The latest total value sales figures from Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) show that...

SWA: Reliable W20 steel windows bridge heritage aesthetics and modern living

Feb 17, 2026 | Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Systems, Case Studies, Glass, Glazing, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Steel and Structural Frames, Windows

As home renovation remains popular, and with the focus being on the acquisition and refurbishment of rural properties, Steel Window Association (SWA) members are reporting a higher than usual demand for the replacement of the traditional W20 style windows.

The Steel Window Association Awards 2026 announced

Jan 28, 2026 | Articles, Awards, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Systems, Exhibitions and Conferences, Glass, Glazing, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Steel and Structural Frames, Windows

Entries are open for the third Steel Window Association Awards; where members are invited to submit entries for prestigious commercial, domestic, and refurbishment projects.

Preserving steel heritage windows and doors with the Steel Window Association

Jan 23, 2026 | Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Systems, Doors, Glass, Glazing, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Steel and Structural Frames, Windows

Whether you’re an architect, conservation officer or homeowner, Steel Window Association members help to protect and celebrate the legacy of steel windows and doors…

Rugby Club Gets Upgrade With Robust UK Steel Door

Jan 21, 2026 | Articles, Access Control & Door Entry Systems, Architectural Ironmongery, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Building Systems, Case Studies, Doors, Facility Management & Building Services, Health & Safety, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Security and Fire Protection, Steel and Structural Frames

A local rugby club in Newcastle-under-Lyme has upgraded the security of its premises with the installation of a brand-new high-performance steel fire exit door from Robust UK.

ASWS leading the way in lead paint removal

Dec 3, 2025 | Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Building Systems, Case Studies, Glass, Glazing, Health & Safety, Paints, Coatings & Finishes, Posts, Research & Materials Testing, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Steel and Structural Frames, Windows

Kris Bennell, Director of Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) discusses the continuing health threat posed by a class of paint which has been banned for the past 30 years; and the solutions.

Preserving steel heritage: ASWS delivers excellence at The Northcliffe

Nov 21, 2025 | Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Systems, Case Studies, Glass, Glazing, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Steel and Structural Frames, Windows

SWA members, including London-based Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS), are trusted custodians of architectural legacy, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern performance standards.

Key speakers confirmed for 2025 MCRMA Technical Conference

Nov 5, 2025 | Articles, Aluminium Products, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Building Systems, Cladding, Exhibitions and Conferences, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Roofs, Steel and Structural Frames, Walls

With just a few weeks to go, the finishing touches are being made to the programme for the two-day MCRMA Technical Conference, which takes place at Telford on 10 – 11 November.

Tag: Steel

SWA member impresses in County Hall window restoration

Harmer Modular 135 from AWMS specified for laboratory expansion

BMBI: Disappointing December rounds off tough trading year

SWA: Reliable W20 steel windows bridge heritage aesthetics and modern living

The Steel Window Association Awards 2026 announced

Preserving steel heritage windows and doors with the Steel Window Association

Rugby Club Gets Upgrade With Robust UK Steel Door

ASWS leading the way in lead paint removal

Preserving steel heritage: ASWS delivers excellence at The Northcliffe

Key speakers confirmed for 2025 MCRMA Technical Conference

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