New modular micro homes for the homeless underway in Chelmsford

DuoHaus homes are innovative, low-cost modular homes designed specifically to support and protect vulnerable residents. The concept was developed by award-winning housebuilder, The Hill Group, as a follow-on housing solution to help address the homeless crisis. Hill is installing the DuoHaus... View Article

Brick Awards 2024: The Winners

The Brick Development Association is delighted to announce the winners of the prestigious 2024 Brick Awards. This annual competition recognises the outstanding contributions of architects, builders, bricklayers, and manufacturers to the built environment. The winners were selected by a panel... View Article

Breathing Buildings supports World Ventil8 Day!

Breathing Buildings, a leading provider of controlled natural and hybrid ventilation systems is celebrating World Ventilation Day (#WorldVentil8Day). World Ventil8 Day aims to raise awareness of the importance of ventilation as a crucial part of enabling health and wellbeing of... View Article

A new leading lady at Garador

Sam Todd named as Garador’s new Commercial Manager. Leading British garage door manufacturer Garador has just enhanced its management team with the appointment of Sam Todd as the company’s new Commercial Manager. Sam has been with the company since 1998,... View Article

Delivering flexibility on flooring refurbishments

Traditionally, flooring refurbishments that involve damaged or uneven subfloors are time intensive and costly to undertake. But not anymore. Here, Donna Hannaway, Head of Marketing UK and Ireland at Forbo Flooring Systems explores how the latest Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT)... View Article

Under pressure to boost pressure

Jason Cox, Sales Director – Building Services at Wilo UK, discusses why cold water booster sets are becoming crucial in the fight against insufficient water pressure in residential apartment blocks across the country. The government’s plan to ‘get Britain building... View Article

Scalable EV charging which can save you thousands

Running cables for commercial EV charger installations is time-consuming and expensive. Unless you’re using the Zaptec Pro. Most EV charger manufacturers require every charger to be directly connected to the power supply. That means an installation of 6 chargers located... View Article

Looking for the perfect insulation and waterproofing solution?

Discover the benefits of SOPREMA XPS and Duoflex When it comes to looking for the perfect insulation and waterproofing solution, finding reliable, high-performance products is essential for ensuring the longevity and efficiency of your project. SOPREMA XPS thermal insulation boards stand... View Article

F. Ball raises the bar

Products from F. Ball’s System LVT range, including the company’s Stopgap 700 and Stopgap 1200 smoothing compounds and Styccobond F46 pressure sensitive adhesive, were chosen to meet high expectations for a contemporary flooring installation in a brand new Bromsgrove bar.... View Article

New steps to keep tenants safe

With more than half of social tenants now disabled, Housing Associations can now access a cost-effective method of manage the risk of helping keep tenants safe when using stairs. Legally, landlords must allow disabled tenants to make changes necessary to... View Article

Certified Fire Doors for the Education Sector

Ahmarra are one of the UK’s leading Q-Mark fire door manufacturers and installers. Our core services include the design, manufacture and project management of bespoke internal doorsets and glazed screens. We have been manufacturing doorsets in our Hampshire based production... View Article

Style delivers adaptable space to The Spine

Located in Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter, The Spine is the northern home of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and is one of the healthiest buildings in the UK, adhering to the ethos and principles of the WELL Building Standard.  Supporting... View Article

Knauf Insulation adds a UK-first to rainscreen range

Knauf Insulation has launched Rocksilk® RainScreen Slab EE, the UK’s first non-combustible rainscreen sheathing insulation with an enhanced water-repellent facing. The facing reduces the risk of water damage when the insulation is left exposed to preserve the intended thermal, fire... View Article