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Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) has long been known as a specialist in the restoration of Victorian, and earlier, metal windows, with Operations Director, Kris Bennell being the current President of the Steel Window Association as well as a member of the third generation to run the family firm. However, expertise in the repair and

Credit: Photo by Burst Photos Work has begun on a major conservation project at the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill‑on‑Sea, one of the UK’s most important modernist buildings, as the Grade I‑listed arts centre marks its 90th anniversary. Designed by Erich Mendelsohn and Serge Chermayeff and completed in 1935, the Pavilion is internationally recognised

As a third generation steel window repair company and a long term member of the Steel Window Association, Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) clearly knows its way around W20 and similar steel window systems, but in recent years the London based contractor has extended its expertise into other categories of fenestration – including renovating aluminium

Air conditioning remains an expensive and uncommon solution to summer heatwaves in UK homes while it is also generally very difficult to retrofit within older and especially our heritage commercial buildings. There are, however, much more financially viable measures which can be quickly taken to help mitigate high-temperatures and stuffy indoor atmospheres as window renovation

Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) is delighted to announce a double accolade from BAM Construction, recognising both project excellence and environmental performance across live sites. May 2026 saw ASWS being named BAM Contractor of the Month for work at the Glasshouse Street project; and was also awarded BAM Environmental Performance – Top Rated Supply Chain

Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) has won the Refurbishment Project of the Year prize at the 2026 Steel Window Association Awards for its work on the transformation of 214 Oxford Street, London. The complex project saw the restoration of the historic former Topshop flagship building – now IKEA’s London headquarters – requiring specialist expertise across

NASA’s first manned flight around the moon for 50 years has sparked fresh interest in space exploration while also reminding us of the tantalising properties to a vacuum: especially back here on earth. As the poster for the original Alien movie said: “In space no one can hear you scream.” There are many industrial applications

Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) recently welcomed students from London Design and Engineering UTC to site at 21–29 Glasshouse Street, offering hands‑on insight into the specialist skills involved in heritage window refurbishment. The visit formed part of the students’ Designing the Built Environment studies and was delivered in collaboration with BAM Construction. During the site

Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) has been appointed to undertake the full refurbishment off 78 steel lightwell windows and 43 timber windows for a project on 21-29 Glasshouse Street, London, working with BAM Construction Ltd and for The Crown Estate. Construction of the Grade II–listed building which formed part of Sir Reginald Blomfield’s major redevelopment

Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) carefully selects skilled operatives for its specialist projects, ensuring they are fully prepared for the unique challenges involved. Each team member receives comprehensive training to approach every task with confidence and diligence, supported by the right safety equipment and expert supervision. This commitment to excellence enabled ASWS to deliver outstanding