The Detail. by iSteel
The Detail by iSteel is a podcast about the business of design — exploring what really goes on behind the scenes of the built environment.
Jade Lashford, Estimating Manager at FireGlass UK, joins us for Episode 7 of The Detail by iSteel to explain the world of fire-rated glass and the important role it plays within glazed fire-rated doors and screens.
Filmed at the FireGlass facility, Jade takes us behind the scenes to explore what makes fire-resistant glass different from ordinary glass, how different types of fire glass perform and what classifications such as E30 and EI30 mean. We also look at how fire-rated glass is manufactured, processed and tested to withstand the extreme conditions of a fire.
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Bradley Grove, Commercial Manager at Forster Profile Systems UK, joins us for a special episode of The Detail by iSteel for Fire Door Safety Week to explore the engineering, testing and specification behind fire-rated steel doors and glazed screens.
In this episode, Bradley helps demystify fire-rated steel doors, explaining why fire performance is about far more than simply using fire-resistant glass, and how steel profiles, glazing, seals, hardware, fabrication and installation all work together as part of a complete tested system.
In this episode, we discuss:
– What being an ...
British designer and maker Philip Watts joins us for Episode 6 of The Detail by iSteel, filmed at Philip Watts Design and its working foundry in Nottingham.
Philip has spent decades designing and manufacturing distinctive architectural hardware, door handles, furniture and bespoke interior products. In this episode, he takes us behind the scenes of his foundry and shares his approach to design, craftsmanship and British manufacturing and explains why the smallest details can completely transform an interior.
In this episode, we discuss:– What separates good design from ...
Interior designer and television personality Linda Barker joins us for Episode 5 of The Detail by iSteel, filmed at her beautiful Georgian home in the East Yorkshire countryside.
Best known for Changing Rooms, Linda reflects on her journey from fine art graduate to one of Britain’s most recognisable interior designers, sharing stories from her television career alongside her thoughts on timeless interiors, craftsmanship, honest materials and what truly makes a home feel special.
In this episode, we discuss:– Behind-the-scenes stories from Changing Rooms, including the infamous teapot ...
In this episode of The Detail by iSteel, Stephen sits down with Matthew Hutton, founder of Russell Hutton Kitchens, a Sheffield-based studio specialising in bespoke in-frame kitchens and cabinetry.
Matthew shares his journey into the industry from building studies and surveying to learning his craft on the workshop floor and explains why the best kitchens begin not with furniture, but with planning, layout and flow. Together, they explore the value of true craftsmanship, why classic British design continues to resonate, and how thoughtful detailing elevates both everyday use and ...
In this episode of The Detail, Stephen sits down with Nicola George, founder of NGPM Ltd — a London‑based project management firm specialising in full residential renovations. Nicola shares her journey from a decade in corporate project finance to steering complex home projects end‑to‑end: from planning applications and structural works to interiors, finishes, landscaping and aftercare.
We unpack how she guides busy homeowners through intricate builds, her approach to budgeting and managing trades, and how she balances creativity with clear structure. From handling tricky clients to ...
In this episode of The Detail by iSteel, host Stephen chats with West Yorkshire–based interior designer Sally Wallace about her journey from a high-flying career in fashion to creating interiors that are as unique as the people who live in them.
Sally shares how growing up with a creative, entrepreneurial mother shaped her drive to run her own business, why she’s passionate about mixing old and new, and how travel, textiles, and personal history influence her work.
From tackling awkward layouts to guiding clients through budget realities, Sally’s approach blends practicality with ...
In this debut episode of The Detail by iSteel, host Stephen sits down with Pete Imielski, Head of Operations at iSteel Fabrications, for a deep dive into what it takes to run a growing UK-based fabrication business in today’s design and construction landscape.
Founded in 2020 — at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic — iSteel Fabrications was created to solve a key problem: the need for a reliable supplier to support iSteel’s luxury glazed steel door business. Fast forward to today, and Pete leads a full-scale fabrication workshop producing bespoke architectural steelwork for high-end ...