Beautiful kitchens are a breeze for Keller

Classic simplicity and modern design merge in the new Ocean Breeze kitchen scheme from Keller. The contrast between both the deep black oak (melamine) and the ocean paint finish (silk gloss lacquer), along with the smoked glass cabinets and stunning ceramic worktop creates... View Article

New Marmox Fireboard offers ideal EWI and IWI substrate

Building on the broad benefits of its widely specified Multiboard, insulation manufacturer Marmox introduced in January a highly versatile Fireboard into its range for both internal and external wall insulation (IWI/EWI) applications. The Marmox Stone Wool based product shares the... View Article

Bask in the glow with TuffX

With continued pressure to innovate our way to more energy efficient, sustainable homes, TuffX has risen to the challenge with the official launch of its long-awaited electrically heated glass product, Glow. For bi-fold doors in the first instance the glass... View Article

Brand New CPD from Leviat

Our latest CPD seminar, Considered Façade Solutions for Complex Applications, helps specifiers and building professionals understand the complex issues that can arise when designing masonry façades – crucial in order to keep control over the design process and to keep... View Article

How to spot a quality ventilation system when you see it

Paul Williams of Domus Ventilation looks at why quality is more crucial than ever in specifying whole ventilation systems for domestic schemes, and how to identify it.  The word ‘quality’ gets bandied about all over the place. Let’s face it,... View Article

SIEGENIA launches concealed motorised lift-and-slide door drive

DRIVE axxent LS motorised drive – fast, concealed and quiet Launching this summer, SIEGENIA’s new concealed motorised lift-and-slide door drive for high-end residential and commercial buildings boasts a powerful combination of style and functionality. Aesthetics are guaranteed by the absence... View Article

What is a Conservation Rooflight?

Paul Trace, director of Stella Rooflight discusses the unique properties of a genuine conservation rooflight What is a conservation rooflight? If you know that you need conservation rooflights for your project, the chances are that you have searched online and found... View Article

Budget is a missed opportunity to build, says FMB

The Budget was a missed opportunity to build new homes and improve the ones we have, to make them more energy efficient, which would have stimulated economic growth across the county, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Brian Berry... View Article

“Buggingham Pallets” welcomes new insect arrivals

Staff at Building Adhesives Ltd in Stoke-on-Trent have all mucked-in to construct an insect hotel just outside of the reception area of their HQ in Trentham. “Buggingham Pallets” has been constructed out of six old wooden pallets filled with natural... View Article

Arma metal pipe boxing – tough protection

When external pipework needs to be concealed and protected against the risk of accidental damage or vandalism, Arma metal pipe boxing provides a tough and versatile solution that also improves aesthetics and adds a uniform finish to the project. In addition, with... View Article

BAL completes successful Environmental Audit

Building Adhesives Ltd – the market-leader in full tiling solutions – have successfully completed a recertification audit for the ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems) standard carried out by independent certification body BSI (British Standards Institution). ISO 14001 is the internationally... View Article

Vent-Axia Sentinel Apex scoops CIBSE Air Quality Award

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is delighted to have won an award at the prestigious CIBSE Building Performance Awards 2024. The Sussex-based company won the ‘Product or Innovation of the Year – Air Quality’ category for its Sentinel Apex, the... View Article