Designer Contracts: Putting the wellness in Wellwater

Reflecting the current vogue for wellness and a more active lifestyle, the team at Designer Contracts brought a touch of the great outdoors to the indoors when they created a showhouse scheme for Cruden Homes at its new development in... View Article

Renaissance for tried and trusted W20 steel windows

As home renovation remains popular, and with the focus being on the acquisition and refurbishment of rural properties, this has resulted in Steel Window Association (SWA) members reporting a higher than usual demand for the replacement of the traditional W20 style windows.... View Article

FFP2 v FFP3

The pandemic sure heightened our knowledge when it came to face masks. Many of us had to do our research to figure out the best mask for respiratory protection and, still today, masks are essential tools for our respiratory health... View Article

Amron Architectural: We’ve got you covered

By Jonathan Reed, Managing Director at Amron Architectural Metal mesh is an extremely versatile product and has a functionality like no other. It works well as a safety element including balustrade infill panels and radiator grilles, but also for decorative... View Article

Expert House Extension Builders: Transforming Your Home

In the realm of home improvement, there are few projects as impactful as house extensions. Whether you’re looking to create more living space, enhance the value of your property, or accommodate a growing family, house extensions can be a game-changer.... View Article

Keller sponsors BKNC’s charity golf day

Keller Kitchens was proud to sponsor the recent BKNC charity golf day at Owestry Golf Club, where former Ryder Cup star and Major winner, Ian Woosnam, started his golf career. The annual golf day was in aid of Prostate Cancer UK, a charity which was chosen after a member of... View Article

Growth for fenestration foam tape sealants in 2024

Demand for retrofitted energy efficiency products will help to drive sales of fenestration foam tape sealants in 2024, according to Andy Swift, sales and operations manager at ISO-Chemie. He believes the sealants’ market will remain buoyant over the next 12 months, seeing steady... View Article

Wraptite® airtightness for new self-build house

A new self-build house in County Monaghan, Ireland, has been built incorporating the high-performing Wraptite air-barrier from the A. Proctor Group. The project, designed by McGuigan Architects, Monaghan, consists of a 250m2 detached private residence developed by Mark Skinnader. The... View Article

Things to consider when measuring for glass balustrades

While they provide both decorative and practical functions, glass balustrades are typically installed to form a safety barrier where there is a difference in height between floor levels. When preparing to install a glass balustrade system, you’ll need to make... View Article

British Woodworking Federation 2023 Awards shortlist revealed

BWF Awards continues to celebrate outstanding talent and skill in the woodworking sector   This year’s shortlist for the prestigious British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards has been revealed.     The Awards, now in their 15th year, celebrate the best and brightest that... View Article

To the new Part L – and beyond!

New updates to the Building Regulations go some way to cutting emissions – but construction firms have the chance to go further, argues Nicola Harrison of Bereco July 2023 was recently confirmed as the hottest month on record – and... View Article

Comment – Housing benefits politicians

Brian Berry of FMB looks at the political manoeuvrings on housing as we approach the General Election buildup Looking back at my article from this time last year, it’s astonishing how far we’ve come, and what has changed. At this... View Article