A New Aesthetic for Commercial Washrooms

Already familiar in domestic kitchens and bathrooms, the trend for black fixtures and fittings is now spreading to commercial washrooms. Specifying black sanitary ware, that matches the water controls and accessories, is a sure-fire way to bring style to washrooms.... View Article

Nordic Copper Inspiration

Nordic Copper from Aurubis offers an extensive range of natural surfaces and alloys that can be applied in numerous ways for architectural cladding and roofing on any building typologies. Copper’s unique architectural qualities are defined by its naturally developing patina... View Article

Mira Showers joins Future Homes Hub as an associate member

Mira Showers, the UK’s leading showering manufacturer, proudly announces its association with the Future Homes Hub, a pioneering initiative dedicated to addressing climate and environmental challenges in the homebuilding sector. As the only shower company currently holding an associate membership,... View Article

Roofing Problems & Solutions CPD Webinar: from Bilco UK

Gain exclusive information on managing safe access, fire safety, smoke ventilation and security requirements in your building. We look at considerations to be made when specifying products to ensure legal compliance. Join us on Thursday 26th October 2023 @ 9.30am,... View Article

A greener burn when you go off-grid

With solid fuel burning remaining in demand for home heating in rural and off-grid settings, Bruce Allen of HETAS and Woodsure offers guidance for more eco-friendly choices, while cautioning on the importance of maintenance Solid fuel burning is undoubtedly high... View Article

Pump up your indoor air quality

Clarissa Youden, associate director at Total Home Environment, provides a guide to ventilating an energy-efficient, airtight home, going beyond MVHR with heat pump ventilation technology People spend 70% of their time at home, meaning they breathe over 10,000 litres of... View Article

Fire doorset CPD: 5 things to look for in fire doorsets

Fire doorsets are vital to a building’s fire safety strategy. Our new accredited CPD covers 5 key things that you should look for when using fire doorsets in your projects. Find out more here: www.jeld-wen.co.uk/advice/cpd-training A fire door is one... View Article

Protect your investment with Soft Water

With a DualFlo Water Softener, you can sleep easy knowing your investment is in safe hands. Whether you’re in the architecture, construction, social housing, or self-build sector, a DualFlo Water Softener will save you money, keep appliances running efficiently and... View Article

How new builds are geared towards first-time buyers

There is no shortage of demand for new houses in the UK. These upgraded properties are a key part of the government’s drive to reduce the nation’s carbon footprint and to keep up with the country’s ever-expanding population.  First-time buyers... View Article

A clean break in Cornwall

When professional artists Pippa Young and David Mankin saw a sub-standard bungalow for sale on the Cornish coast, they decided to leave a lifetime of period properties behind and build a minimalist masterpiece TEXT ALEXANDRA PRATT IMAGES ANTHONY GREENWOOD/DAVEY CONSTRUCTION... View Article

Meeting the Future Home Standard

Victoria Brocklesby, co-founder and COO of Origin, delves into the key question of whether triple glazing is needed throughout a property in order to meet the Future Homes Standard As the UK continues to prioritise the ‘green building revolution’ and... View Article

Optimal comfort from Gilberts

An intelligent decision in utilising an intelligent spring could help improve occupant health and performance alongside savings in energy and manufacturing time. The “super spring” is a core component of Gilberts’ latest GSJ adjustable thermal swirl diffusers. Utilising an advanced... View Article

F. Ball Raises the Bar at Leek Town F.C.

F. Ball and Co. Ltd. has helped to refurbish the hospitality suite at its local football club, Leek Town F.C., as part of its long-standing support for the team. Named the ‘Blues Bar’, after the team’s nickname, the venue overlooks... View Article

West Fraser encourages future carpenters

West Fraser is sponsoring the carpentry department at PETROC college in North Devon.   The department, which provides courses for those aged 16 right up to mature students, will be supported with donations of SterlingOSB Zero and CaberMDF.  The panels will... View Article