How to futureproof homes’ heating

Darren Trivett of OMNIE and the Ridgspear Group counters the tabloid headlines and considers the key factors developers should address when specifying underfloor heating systems for energy efficiency on their projects.  It is unlikely you will get through a news... View Article

Is housing going downhill fast?

Brian Berry, CEO of the FMB looks at the prognosis for SMEs in a sector in crisis, and how its new guide could help All the data, including our own at the FMB, seems to be suggesting the housing market... View Article

Invite the outdoors in with Origin

Create a seamless connection between a property’s interior and exterior with Origin Sliding Doors. Combining quality, functionality, and aesthetics, the doors will instantly add a bold, modern statement to your project. Origin boasts a stellar line-up of sliding doors to cater... View Article

JELD-WEN LAUNCHES NEW LAMINATE DOORS

The UK’s leading door manufacturer JELD-WEN has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of a new laminate range. The collection of internal and communal doorsets comprises seven new laminate finishes in a variety of striking colours and glazing options,... View Article

EGGER UK introduces new cap for Joint & Joist Adhesive

EGGER UK, a leading manufacturer of structural flooring systems, is introducing a new twist action cap for its Joint & Joist Adhesive, to provide an easier and more precise application, whilst reducing glue wastage. EGGER’s Joint & Joist Adhesive is... View Article

Pentre Awel project takes shape with first steel structure

Bouygues UK and Carmarthenshire County Council have revealed the first steel structure for the landmark Pentre Awel project. This is the first of five buildings and will house education and business development. Leaders from Carmarthenshire County Council joined representatives from... View Article

Staying on trend with internal glazing

What people want from their homes is changing, and it’s crucial for housebuilders to keep up with these evolving demands in order to build new homes that fulfil these needs. Gone are the days of families prioritising open-plan living. The... View Article

Boost in workload for builders, says FMB

There has been a continued upward trend in the repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) building work in Q2 of this year, but house building lags behind, with more FMB members reporting lower workloads and enquiries than those reporting more, according... View Article

VORTICE industrial fans in stock in the UK

In 2019, the VORTICE Group purchased Casals, a world leader in commercial and industrial ventilation and now has the benefit of fans in stock in the UK, unlike many of its competitors. As part of its product development programme, the... View Article

All change

Sally and Tom Marlow didn’t have to look far from their house in south London in their search for more space. The catch was that their new home needed a full renovation as well as multiple extensions TEXT ALEXANDRA PRATT... View Article