Keller Kitchens introduces bio-based kitchen

Keller has delivered a first for the kitchen market; a bio-based kitchen. enduura® is exceptional because the material used is not readily available in the market. By bringing together complementary suppliers, Keller has created a bio-based interior panel suitable for mass production, from... View Article

Introducing the giant of all sliding doors – from SUNFLEX UK

The all new double glazed SF60 and triple glazed SF80 systems from SUNFLEX in Germany reset the standard for high-performance aluminium sliding doors, capable of achieving an unrivalled combination of panel size, thermal performance and advanced design. With panel sizes up to... View Article

Designer Contracts’ Summer six spotlight

Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, has announced six new Summer starters and promotions. Mathew Gregory, Matt Miles, Georgina Lee, Mark Johnston, Stephen Miles and Bradley Stone have all joined the company or been promoted within it to strengthen... View Article

Retrofit for zero carbon

The Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund provides one way for social housing providers in England to improve the quality of homes for their tenants although bidding teams may need support in working out the best way to treat older properties –... View Article

U-What?!

Paul Trace from Stella Rooflight helps readers understanding the thermal performance (U-values) of rooflights and what to look out for in the specification process. One of the most important elements of modern building materials is thermal performance, which is measured... View Article

Social strength

Patrick Mooney, housing consultant and news editor of Housing, Management & Maintenance magazine asks ‘has the case for an expanded social housebuilding programme ever been stronger’? During the height of council house building in the 1950s, councils built on average... View Article

Building Safety Act: Everything architects need to know

Since its implementation in 2022, the Building Safety Act has been a cause of confusion and uncertainty for architects, contractors, management companies and many other key players in the industry. A direct response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy and the... View Article

Thames & Newcastle transforms alfresco bar in Canary Wharf

Building contractor Thames & Newcastle has completed the transformation of an outdoor bar in the heart of London’s Canary Wharf. The fast-track project has replaced the Grandstand Bar located opposite One Canada Square. Working in partnership with client Grandstand Events,... View Article

‘Radical’ Matthew Pennycook appointed Housing Minister

Matthew Pennycook has been confirmed as Housing Minister, in the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities headed by Secretary of State Angela Rayner. Pennycook is an experienced politician including in housing, reportedly showing a ‘radical’ approach to the Private... View Article

Introducing Kingspan Klargester range

For half a century, Klargester BioDisc has been at the forefront of domestic and commercial sewage treatment, revolutionising the way we manage wastewater. Engineered to treat wastewater to a high standard, the Klargester BioDisc offers silent operation, affordable running costs,... View Article

Flotex leads by design

Forbo Flooring Systems has re-imagined its digitally printed textile range – Flotex, with the launch of new, exciting designs aimed at hospitality & leisure, education and offices.   Completely new to the Flotex offering, the organically inspired Flotex Advance range is... View Article