Housing need 2040: New data analysis shows hot spots for development

Ground-breaking data analysis by socio-economic experts at Marrons has revealed areas of opportunity for development across England and highlighted the positive impact of specialist and affordable homes as part of a functioning housing market, much of which can be facilitated through market-led... View Article

Tillymint Communications has excellence in its sights

Midlands Marketing and Public Relations consultant Tillymint Communications has made the finals of a prestigious industry award – for the third year running. The company, run by Alison Gallagher-Hughes, has been shortlisted in the Independent Practitioner category of the CIPR... View Article

RADIATOR HEAT OUTPUTS – STILL WORK TO DO….

Outlawing radiators that are sold in the UK with inaccurate or misleading heat outputs is still an issue despite the efforts made by MARC – the Manufacturing Association of Radiators and Convectors. Whilst things are improving following the campaign launched... View Article

Garador introduces stunning new sectional garage door colours

Garador have just expanded their range of standard colours on their market leading sectional garage doors. Two beautiful new colours, Agate Grey (RAL 7038) and Chartwell Green (BS 14C35), have now been added to the range, providing further choice for homeowners.... View Article

Prepare to be surprised at InstallerSHOW 2024

InstallerSHOW, the UK’s biggest event focusing on the sustainable delivery of heat, water, air and energy for all those responsible for decarbonising our built environment, returns to the NEC, Birmingham from 25th-27th June 2024 – and it’s bigger and better... View Article

Dosafil launches solid water treatment

There are four key products in the new water treatment range launched recently – DR1 solid inhibitor sticks, which is the first solid inhibitor in the world to gain NSF International CIAS certification – formerly known as BuildCert. Then there’s... View Article

SFS White Paper sheds fresh light on window position

Callum Thornton, the Fenestration Product Manager for SFS UK, explains why social housing specifiers and housing managers should consider continuity of insulation around window openings as a priority for tackling thermal-bridging and mould growth. The tragic death of a young boy... View Article

Ask the Architect: Gillian Burgis Smith

Gillian Burgis Smith details how she became an architect, overcoming some outdated industry mindsets and major health obstacles; and how she has positively harnessed her own experience to create inclusive environments for others What made you want to become an... View Article

New Marmox Fireboard offers A1 certified EWI and IWI substrate

Insulation manufacturer, Marmox UK have introduced a NEW highly versatile Fireboard into their range of building products, for both internal and external wall insulation (IWI/EWI) applications. Marmox Fireboard is a stone wool based product, coated on both sides with the... View Article

Schlüter-Systems showcasing the best in tile installation systems

Installer Show (Birmingham, 25-27 June, Stand 4D22). As a major UK supplier of systems for the protection of tile and stone installations, including profiles, waterproofing, heating and other systems essential for high-quality bathroom fitouts, Schlüter-Systems is highlighting some of the... View Article

SFS publishes new NVELOPE® Capability brochure

SFS Group Fastening Technology has launched a brochure outlining its NVELOPE® Capability range which supports rainscreen subframe systems, as well as the myriad design solutions to meet virtually any project’s requirements. The 132-page publication offers information on the manufacturer’s advanced fixing... View Article

Why homeowners love Cedral

Cedral products are tried, tested and trusted in the industry and offer: Long-lasting durability: our fibre cement facades and roofing materials have a minimum life expectancy of 50 years. Low maintenance upkeep: fibre cement doesn’t rot, rust, warp or crack... View Article