Altecnic launches Apartment Control Assembly Plus™

Designed as a comprehensive solution for water management in multi-occupancy buildings. Altecnic, the UK’s leading supplier in hydronic solutions and part of the Caleffi Group, has launched the brand new ‘Apartment Control Assembly Plus™’. The valve assembly offers a combination... View Article

Conceal exposed pipework quickly and easily with UK Boxings

Decorative casings and boxing products from UK Boxings have been used by housing associations and local authorities for well over 20 years to hide, heating system, boiler, and fire sprinkler pipework to help improve a project’s finish, reduce time on site and... View Article

West Fraser’s CaberMDF matters

What’s the difference between CaberMDF Pro and CaberMDF Trade? CaberMDF Pro is dense and ideal for routing thanks to its consistent density, high quality fibres and internal bond strength.  This also makes for excellent screw and fastening holding. CaberMDF Trade is a lighter... View Article

Zenon GRP Rooflights: Daylighting in the Metal Envelope

Hambleside Danelaw have been manufacturing GRP rooflights in the UK for decades. Hambleside Danelaw have been focusing on improving building energy performance, while reducing the carbon footprint through the efficient and effective use of daylight. Zenon GRP rooflights diffuse natural... View Article

Biodiversity Net Gain Management by Meadfleet

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) regulations are now in place, affecting all new planning applications of 10+ units. What are the key challenges and how can Meadfleet help housebuilders meet them? Key Challenges for the industry: Compulsory 10% biodiversity enhancement from... View Article

Rapid-fit Mapeheat Membrane Maxi joins Mapei range

Mapei has introduced new Mapeheat Membrane Maxi – a waterproofing, uncoupling anti-fracture heating membrane. Ideal for electric underfloor heating systems – as well as tile and stone installations – the patented membrane promotes a fast, easy installation of tile and... View Article

The science behind good acoustics

The new workspace at AstraZeneca UK’s head office in Kings Cross, London has been designed by Ekho Studio and spans over 21,000 square feet across two floors. The company wanted to use its new King’s Cross HQ to drive collaboration... View Article

In the relaxation zone

Johanna Elvidge of Marshalls explains how a zoning approach can help organise your outdoor spaces for relaxed ‘quiet luxury,’ and how different landscaping materials can help achieve your vision Most often used as a term to describe the internal layout... View Article

Construction details, best practice makes perfect

Standard details for construction junctions. A psi-value is the measure of how much heat is expected to be lost through a particular junction, for example where a wall and floor meet. Achieving low psi-values at building junctions can help to... View Article

Parish church turned luxury countryside home

Leeds homeowners took on the daunting task of renovating an unoccupied Parish church, envisioning a sleek design with large-format glazing. Express Bi-folding Doors Leeds Showroom became the mood board for this large-scale project. Multiple visits refined details for bespoke doors... View Article

Misty magic from Keller Kitchens

The fresh, timeless Misty Grey kitchen design from Keller creates a modern minimalist, country-styled space with the mist finish reflected in both the in frame style and worktop. Pictured here are shaker doors which are available in melamine in model Cascada; or Nottingham in... View Article

Fire protection is key for new FrameSafe FR membrane

Leading manufacturer Glidevale Protect has launched Protect FrameSafe FR – a new Class A2-s1, d0 flame retardant external wall breather membrane offering fire protection across low, medium and high rise buildings. Featuring an intricately woven glass fibre fabric with a... View Article