Barry tops 25 years

As GEZE UK celebrate 35 years in business, one of the company’s longest serving members of staff, Area Sales Manager, Barry Topham, celebrates 25 years with the company. In this time, Barry has seen the company grow hugely; back when... View Article

Triple vs vacuum glazing

The Future Buildings Standard means vacuum glass is being considered as an alternative to triple glazing – George Barnsdale’s Tom Wright looks at the options. The Future Buildings Standard is looming over the horizon in 2025 and is likely to... View Article

LA inspired home renovation

This homeowner bought a property in North Yorkshire and decided to build a modern luxury home. After visiting our Leeds showroom multiple times, they asked us to help them complete their ambitious project. The home features an LA-inspired design with... View Article

A new discovery in smoke protection

Students at University of Salford discovered a new approach to being safe. Gilberts’ “ first of its kind” Series 60 damper were chosen by leading smoke control systems company Baiceir to protect the 14-storey Discovery Quay development. Some 26 dampers-... View Article

Function and form: how to get the best out of your new fence

Here, Antony Reed from Birkdale compares different fencing solutions and looks at how to achieve the best possible results – with both long-term function and aesthetics in mind. When it comes to fencing, traditionally, two materials have dominated the market:... View Article

Dulux Trade Diamond Matt videos

Dulux Trade recently reformulated its popular Diamond Matt product with upgraded features and improved sustainability credentials, helping the industry move towards a more sustainable future. Two new videos have been released to show specifiers that the new and improved Dulux Trade... View Article

RIBA approved CPD ‘STEP ON IT!’ stairway safety

This CPD looks at the guidelines for the specification of a safe stairway. The presentation and discussion deals with the subject of how to make commercial, public or shared stairways safe and meet with all current building regulation guidelines. The... View Article

Driving forward standards in fire door safety

Fire Door Safety Week raises awareness of the vital role that fire doors play in keeping building occupants across the UK safe. Helen Hewitt of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF), explains how greater awareness coupled with new legislation is moving... View Article

Effectively venting all year round

Richard Carter from EnviroVent looks at how installing effective mechanical ventilation systems can reduce the maintenance burden that some housing associations experience in the winter months, and in turn positively impact tenant health. As we approach Autumn, thoughts turn towards... View Article

Help on the road to zero carbon homes

The Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund could see social housing providers upgrade the energy efficiency of up to 90,000 homes. Some of these homes will be relatively straightforward to upgrade, others will require a joined-up approach as Caroline Bowler of SIG... View Article

Delivering savings in water usage and tenant bills

A big consumer of water in social housing is the bathroom. Here, Stuart Reynolds from AKW discusses how inclusive sanitaryware and showers are now being designed to promote water and energy-saving, delivering long-term savings that ultimately benefit tenant bills With... View Article