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Look for the New WFF Quality Mark Accreditation
The conversation around silicosis has underlined that proper regulation and safe fabrication when handling quartz are essential to ensuring the safety of workers and the environment.
To elevate industry standards, improve workplace safety, and to set a clear benchmark for professionalism and operational excellence across the fabrication sector, here at PWS we’ve teamed up with the Worktop Fabrication Federation (WFF) and the HSE to create a new industry Quality Mark. This new mark introduces a structured framework for fabrication businesses to ensure commitment to best practice and workforce protection. Our industry can help to eradicate this sad and entirely preventable issue, by avoiding unregulated fabricators and manufacturers that don’t prioritise employee safety or health. We encourage KBB specifiers, retailers and designers to look for the new WFF quality mark accreditation and to investigate trusted and reputable partners that prioritise industry standards, improved workplace safety, and operational excellence across the fabrication sector.
Prioritising calm, balance and comfort
Across interiors, there is a clear shift towards designs that prioritise calm,
balance and comfort. In response to an increasingly complex world, consumers are moving towards sanctuary like spaces that evoke warmth and tranquillity, particularly within kitchens and bathrooms. Soft neutrals sit at the heart of this trend, with off white, beige, and sand tones offering a timeless finish that is versatile and long lasting. Layering natural materials such as stone and wood is key, adding depth and sensory appeal while maintaining a
Comment by Aimee Fletcher, Product & Design Manager, EGGER UK Ltd.
pared back aesthetic. Advances in surface technology are making these looks more accessible, allowing realistic solid surface finishes to be achieved without the high price tag. Today’s consumers expect high end design to be practical, adaptable, and attainable, making calm, considered interiors a realistic choice for everyday living rather than a luxury reserved for spaces in modern designs.
Comment by Chris Wragg, Managing Director, Danesmoor Group
Accessible Washrooms in Commercial
Settings: Key Design Considerations Accessible washrooms in commercial settings are increasingly recognised as essential to inclusive, future-ready design - not simply a matter of compliance. As industry understanding evolves, there is a growing emphasis on creating spaces that support dignity, independence and ease of use for a wide range of needs.
Effective design goes beyond standard layouts. It considers adequate circulation space, intuitive positioning of fixtures and the inclusion of assistive features such as adjustable basins, accessible WCs and well-placed support rails. Provision for larger, more versatile facilities, such as those accommodating carers or changing needs, is also becoming a key expectation.
Crucially, successful schemes are informed by real-world use and a deeper understanding of user challenges, rather than a checklist approach. As regulations and expectations continue to develop, organisations that embed accessibility into design thinking will not only meet requirements but create more welcoming, resilient environments for all.
Comment by Bradley Culmer, Business Development Director, Fitzroy of London
BKU JUNE 2026
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