Culture change on compliance

The Building Safety Act is forcing culture change across construction. Ross Finnie of Accuroof (formerly SIG Design & Technology) shares the effects on the building envelope sector and the implications for architects While it became law in 2022, the Building... View Article

The importance of backing apprenticeships

As the sector battles an unprecedented shortfall in skilled workers, Tom Dwyer, group production director at Keepmoat discusses how apprenticeships are being embraced to fill the current gap, which amounts to an 30,000 extra construction professionals needed by 2026. I began... View Article

Flush technology and ceramics in perfect harmony

  The past 150 years, Geberit has developed innovative solutions and products at the cutting edge of technology, optimising the entire water circuit from the cistern to the WC and into the discharge pipe. However, the Geberit WC system with... View Article

Six successful apprentices for Designer Contracts

Six apprentices have successfully completed their training programmes with Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor. Three of them formed part of the company’s first cohort of apprentice fitters, taken on in 2022 under a new block release training scheme.... View Article

Introducing: Onyx Exclusif Shower Tray

At AKW we’re committed to the continuous development of our product range and investment in improving our offering, which is why we’re very pleased to introduce the Onyx Exclusif Shower Tray. Available in cool white and bold black, the Onyx... View Article

Eurobrick launch new ecommerce website

Leading brick slip cladding company Eurobrick are proud to announce the launch of their brand new website, which includes a new ecommerce facility to buy brick slips and accessories online – www.eurobrick.co.uk. Buy online Customers can now buy brick slips... View Article

Introducing the NEW Apartment Control Assembly Plus™

Efficient monitoring & control of water supply with the NEW Apartment Control Assembly Plus™ Visit altecnic.co.uk for more information. NEW: Altecnic Launches Apartment Control Assembly Plus™ The new valve assembly offers a combination of functionality and efficiency to allow the... View Article

Building a sustainable future for the UK’s hedgehogs

Hedgehog Highways from Timloc Building Products are currently being installed across all new residential housing developments by one of the UK’s leading housebuilders, Bellway plc. Timloc Building Products is a CO2 neutral manufacturer of sustainable building products designed for the... View Article

Stonewater and Vistry join local school for litter pick

Stonewater employees got into the community spirit by joining forces with a primary  school and local developer to help clean up the streets.  Employees from the leading UK housing provider and the Vistry Group PLC teamed  up with pupils from... View Article

Go ahead for major 836-bed PBSA scheme in Birmingham

Acting on behalf of The Galliard Apsley Partnership, Knight Frank’s Planning team has secured the green light from Birmingham City Council for a major new 836-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in Selly Oak, Birmingham. The large-scale mixed-use regeneration project,... View Article

The Future of Oxford Living Unveiled at Canalside Quarter

The Hill Group has launched Canalside Quarter, its highly-anticipated collection of new homes in Oxford North. The inaugural phase will deliver beautiful and contemporary homes that will place residents in the centre of the innovative new district; offering savvy buyers... View Article

PRP awarded BCorp certification

PRP is proud to announce that they have been awarded BCorporation certification, joining the distinguished list of companies in the built environment to achieve this milestone. Certified B Corporations are businesses that are meeting high standards of performance, accountability and... View Article

£59m Edinburgh Development to set New Low-Carbon Standard

GRAHAM has started construction on a new £59m low-carbon development in Edinburgh which combines student flats, build-to-rent and affordable homes. The Burnet Point scheme in Abbey Lane is the first-ever mixed-use residential development of its kind by Unite Students, one... View Article

Building Safety Act impacts envelope design

The introduction of the Building Safety Act requires detail design of the building’s envelope to take place much earlier in the design process. This makes working with an envelope specialist all the more beneficial explains Clayton Kingman, UK Head of... View Article