New: EPDs available for three Glidevale Protect membranes

As a UK producer for 40 years with a strong reputation for technical transparency, we are pleased to confirm that we have now achieved third party, independently certified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for three of our most frequently specified construction... View Article

West Fraser’s CaberMDF is perfect all around the house

The original CaberMDF was developed in the 1960’s. Still as popular today and manufactured by West Fraser UK in Scotland, the highly engineered product can be seen all over the modern building, from furniture to architectural mouldings, and from radiator... View Article

Latest electric heating updates from Consort Claudgen!

Consort Claudgen, a renowned brand in the heating industry, is making waves once again with their latest product launches. These new offerings combine cutting-edge technology, energy efficiency, and user-friendly features to provide the ultimate heating solutions. 1) Consort Claugen launches... View Article

VIVID acquires large brownfield site in Portsmouth

Housing association VIVID has acquired land at Tipner East in Portsmouth marking an important step forward in its ambitious plans to create a vibrant new waterfront community called Victory Quay, transforming an unused brownfield site. This is one of only... View Article

New affordable homes complete at South Shields development

Leading social enterprise Places for People, in partnership with Adderstone Living, has completed its latest social housing development in South Shields, South Tyneside. With 69 new homes now available to local residents, this collaboration underscores its commitment to providing affordable... View Article

Absorb the ‘sponge city’ theory

With recent flooding reminding everyone of the results of climate change and sealing up urban areas, Chris Hodson from trade body MPA Precast (Interpave) explains how taking collective responsibility for the issue is leading to a new ‘sponge city’ concept... View Article

Winning strategies for biodiversity

Managing open spaces is much more than cutting grass and collecting litter and with the introduction of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) legislation in January, it has become even more complex. In this article, David King of Meadfleet, explores the challenges... View Article

Plan green, think blue, know your XPS

wedi always understood the importance of supporting sustainability through innovation, and is well-known for its system solutions for showers, wet rooms and bathrooms. The brand’s responsibility to people and the environment is second to none in the construction industry and... View Article

Gilberts helps create the right ambience at the Metquarter

Whether wanting American chicken and burgers to the delicacy of Asian cuisine, visitors to Liverpool’s newest and biggest food hall – GPO at Liverpool’s Metquarter – will be assured of a great atmosphere, thanks to the local air movement specialist... View Article

The Social Housing Act: Empowering Tenants

Retaining Royal Assent in July 2023, the Social Housing Act was introduced to reform the quality and safety of the sector. Bringing new powers to set time limits on complaints such as damp and mould, alongside new qualification requirements for... View Article

All-round Protection: The safe shower for secure settings

In safety-critical settings like mental health, secure prisons, and some supported housing facilities, prioritising user wellbeing and minimising harm is crucial. Horne’s showers excel here, offering highly robust, pre-plumbed units uniquely specialised for challenging behaviours and environments. Built with a... View Article

Colour psychology in the kitchen

Tim Spann, National Sales Manager UK for Keller Kitchens discusses. In the kitchen and wider interiors industry, we both live for and through trends. We follow them, create them and/or ignore them. For example, the one we all hear of now is... View Article

T-T takes the stress out of Adoptable Pumping Stations

Adopting Cloud-based Monitoring for Pump Station Success With over 65 years of keeping your liquids under control, T-T Pump’s six divisions work seamlessly to provide comprehensive liquid management solutions. And when it comes to adoptable pumping stations, completing this complex... View Article