Keir Starmer reaffirms Labour’s growth strategy

Prime Minister Keir Starmer gave a rousing speech today at Labour Party Conference 2024. which not only reaffirmed the government’s vision for the future but introduced new policy strategies as part of the UK’s growth strategy. Richard Beresford, Chief Executive... View Article

K3 rads for selfbuild projects

K3 radiators from Stelrad – with three panels and three sets of fins – are an ideal solution for selfbuild projects with air source heat pumps – providing 50% more metal heating surface than a standard K2 for example, but... View Article

New Assets role confirmed at Midlands housing association

One of the Midlands largest housing associations has announced a new senior appointment. Platform Housing Group has confirmed the appointment of Steve Eaves as Director of Assets, Regeneration and Sustainability. The move will see the Regeneration team – which is... View Article

Encasement’s versatile pipe boxing and casings

Encasement pipe boxing and casings have been used for more than 15 years to conceal interior and exterior pipework in a range of social housing projects across the UK, from fire sprinkler installations and heating system upgrades to low carbon solutions, including... View Article

Schlüter-Systems appoints new area sales consultants

The latest additions to the Schlüter-Systems’ sales team: (top) Jamie Bannon; (bottom) Owen Pamphilon  Schlüter-Systems has strengthened its sales team with two new area sales consultants. Jamie Bannon will be servicing contractors and distributors in London South and surrounding boroughs. Jamie,... View Article

Profile: Michael Simpson – technical advisor at SFS

SFS Group Fastening Technology’s Construction Division is the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of carbon and stainless-steel fastening solutions for roofing, cladding and façade systems. Additionally, SFS manufactures an award-winning fall protection range, innovative rainscreen subframe systems and high-quality hinges... View Article

CCPI Approval for Marley SolarTile®

With solar roof systems becoming increasingly important as a product solution to help decarbonise the built environment, it’s essential that Architects looking to specify solar on the roof have the assurance that the product information they source from a manufacturer,... View Article

Renaissance for tried and trusted W20 steel windows

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