A natural choice that offers endless design possibilities

For today’s architectural strategies, you would be hard pressed to find a building material with better credentials than natural slate. With timeless aesthetic appeal and inherent durability, it has long been favoured for roofing applications. Here, Steve Pearson, UK Director... View Article

Ny and improved ROCKWOOL cavity insulation

ROCKWOOL NyRock® Cavity Slab 032 is the most thermally efficient stone wool cavity insulation currently available in the UK and Ireland✝. This is Ny and improved cavity insulation, featuring: Patented NyRock technology powering low-lambda, non-combustible stone wool Up to 13%... View Article

Showering sustainably

Darren Washbrook of Mira Showers says water-efficient smart showers are key to helping customers pursue ethical consumerism, and explains the options Water scarcity is an increasingly concerning issue. Once seen as a challenge primarily faced by other countries, water scarcity... View Article

Show Preview – London Build calling

15 – 16 NOVEMBER OLYMPIA, LONDON The wait is nearly over for the UK’s leading and award-winning construction show, London Build, to open doors to its most exciting edition yet.  London Build has been put together to be the ultimate... View Article

Fire & Smoke – Access Solutions

Join us on Tuesday 28th November 2023 @ 2.00pm, for our live RIBA approved online CPD session with Profab Access ‘FIRE & SMOKE – ACCESS SOLUTIONS’ – to gain exclusive information on managing access, fire safety and security requirements in... View Article

Bournemouth University upgrades library access with TORMAX

As part of Bournemouth University’s ongoing commitment to improving the student and staff experience, TORMAX UK was recently contracted by Rocare Building Services Ltd to install a new automatic main entrance to the Sir Michael Cobham Library. Consisting of two... View Article

Ensuring airtightness in buildings

Achieving airtightness in buildings has become a key objective for the construction industry. There are many benefits to airtight buildings such as reduced heat loss, savings on energy, improved comfort for occupants, and protection of the building fabric. This can... View Article

GRAHAM delivers latest retirement village for Audley Group

Work has completed on Royal London Asset Management’s £44m Wycliffe Retirement Village in Horsley Green near High Wycombe. Constructed by GRAHAM, the retirement village will be operated by Audley Group. It encompasses 156 accessible later living apartments, distributed across five... View Article

Show Preview – The homes front

22 – 23 NOVEMBER EXCEL, LONDON In 2023, the UK’s housing providers face increased obligations to simultaneously address a range of issues: improve housing standards and tackle disrepair, empower tenants, meet net zero targets, address building safety, and increase housing... View Article

The shortcut to an increase in pressure

Many homes across the UK suffer from low water pressure, yet many consumers don’t realise they have an issue, or have simply become accustomed to it. David Williamson of Wilo UK discusses the techniques and tools available to boost water... View Article

Gul-e – EV On-Street Charging Solution

With an estimated 6.6 million households without access to off-street parking, convenient at-home charging remains a barrier to EV adoption for residents throughout the U.K. Many EV users look to take advantage of night-time tariffs. However, the problems created when... View Article