Open the door to versatility

The world of garage doors is changing. Here Jon Watson of Garador looks at the new trend of multi-use doors and what they can bring to your build Multi-use garages are an accepted part of modern life. While storing and... View Article

Decking as a design tool

Guy Douglass of Millboard takes a look at the versatility of decking and the many different ways it can be used to enhance your home’s exterior There have been many different gardening trends over the years – the ‘70s rockery,... View Article

Ibis warmly welcomes guests with TORMAX automatic access

Successfully creating a more welcoming lobby for visiting guests, the Ibis Styles NEC hotel in Birmingham recently contracted TORMAX to install a double set of automatic sliding doors to the main entrance. The new design more effectively maintains the ambient... View Article

Beko plc Appliance Partners welcome new Head of Customer Care

Beko plc Appliance Partners, the specialist division of Beko plc which offers bespoke home appliance solutions to housebuilders, build-to-rent providers, developers and contractors, have announced the appointment of Sharif-Paul Anton as their new Head of Customer Care, strengthening their operations and... View Article

HIP Learner of the Year

Seven finalists, six colleges, one winner. The finalists of the 2023 HIP Learner of the Year competition descended on the impressive Worcester Bosch headquarters for a 2-day finale of the well-established plumbing competition on 19th & 20th April. The quest to find... View Article

Be inspired for your Self-Build project

Stone is the ideal low-carbon material for cladding, walling, hard landscaping, flooring, kitchens, and bathrooms. And it provides the ‘wow factor’ with its high end finish. It is a fast-moving sector and there’s no better way of keeping up with... View Article

Luceco at Meadow Mill

Luceco has recently supplied luminaires to a residential renovation in Stockport. Meadow Mill is a stunning 19th century industrial building that has been transformed into 213 luxury apartments over seven floors. The high spec development provides accommodation with a modern... View Article

Pendock’s perfect finish for office re-purposing project

Two products from the Pendock Linea building linings and casings range have been combined as part of the extensive transformation and re-purposing of a former HMRC tax office into Telford’s largest serviced office accommodation. The fully refurbished and upgraded building,... View Article

Open Space Biodiversity Net Gain: Onsite vs Offsite

Meadfleet Ltd, a leading provider of open space management services across England and Wales, has been reviewing the latest updates on forthcoming Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) regulations. In this article, Meadfleet’s Operations Director and Ecologist, Samantha Hursey, explores the benefits... View Article

GARADOR HELPS RECORD CHARITY EVENT

Leading British garage door manufacturer Garador has once again played a pivotal role in the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance’s Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge. Money is still coming in for the charity event which involved hundreds of cyclists undertaking... View Article

Designing an energy efficient outdoor lighting installation

With energy prices remaining impossibly high, installing energy efficient systems and appliances remains a key consideration for most undertaking a self-build project. In this article we speak to Katie Georgeson at 4Lite about outdoor lighting installations and the products and... View Article

Three views you can’t put a price on

Securing one priceless Devon view was an major coup for an architect and her husband, but they didn’t realise their build would give them three TEXT Ewen MacDonald IMAGES George Fielding & Nick Yarsley When it comes to creating the... View Article

New wellness priorities

Thain Gummer of LG Electronics looks at best practice for optimising indoor air quality and reducing risks – including using proper HVAC maintenance, monitoring, and certain types of air purification technology With increasing awareness that poor indoor air quality (IAQ)... View Article