Ambitious redevelopment project from Express Bi-folding Doors

After purchasing this detached property pre-pandemic, the new owners wanted to undertake a huge redevelopment that would include a new feature entrance, side, and rear extension, plus a loft conversion. Having already collaborated with Express previously, the homeowners trusted us... View Article

E-bikes and scooters spark rise in vehicle fires

*On average, in 2023, the London Fire Brigade is called to an e-bike or scooter fire every two days and in 2022, they attended a total of 116 fires related to e-charging and lithium batteries. Whilst e-scooters and bikes are... View Article

New CPD Seminar: Windposts for Construction

Leviat’s new CPD seminar explores how using a Thermal Windpost in place of a traditional Windpost results in up to 70% reduction in thermal transmission through the span of the section, as well as improving the consistency and repeatability of... View Article

Your next soakaway or attenuation project, sorted with Wavin

Armed with AquaCell next generation geocellular units, our StormForce team is equipped to deliver every facet of your soakaway or attenuation tank construction – giving you faster builds, reduced risk, greater sustainability, total compliance and warrantied performance. Delivery at every... View Article

AET Under-floor AirConditioning systems

Compared to conventional systems, AET Under-floor AirConditioning systems drastically reduce the need for the supply and installation of duct work (supply/extract), diffusers, BS boxes, valve sets, VCD’s, cable trays, containment, refrigerant, and refrigeration chilled/low pressure hot water pipework within the... View Article

Turning heads for assisted showering

Horne shower panels are designed specifically to withstand challenging environments: the aluminium extrusion casing, anodised and epoxy -coated, is stable and robust for a maximised lifespan. Shower head and control components are highly durable; chromium-plated stamped brass, die-cast zinc and... View Article

New chief executive for fast-growing, independent construction group

Aberdeenshire head-quartered construction group, Bancon, has appointed Kevin McColgan as its new chief executive. The experienced construction industry leader will take over the reins of the group, which comprises Bancon Homes, Bancon Construction and Deeside Timberframe, in September this year,... View Article

Solving the Housing Crisis with Offsite Construction

A new white paper by Housebuilder & Developer In the last few years, the need for an increased pace of building has not diminished. The Government’s 300,000 homes a year target has been questioned and reaffirmed, yet the three challenges we... View Article

Inclusive bathroom design for stroke rehabilitation

Here, Stuart Reynolds, UK Marketing & Product Management Director at AKW, a leading provider of inclusive solutions, discusses the increasing need for inclusive bathrooms that are designed to not only accommodate the needs of stroke survivors but help, not hinder... View Article

Why the industry must achieve timber integration

With mounting pressure on the Government to support and facilitate the increased use of timber in construction for sustainability and other reasons, it’s important that all stakeholders seek a more collaborative approach to deliver effective ‘timber integration.’ Andrew Orriss of... View Article

Take care with flooring

With environment heavily influencing health and wellbeing, Ashley Hooper from Joseph Hamilton Seaton discusses how the specification of care home flooring can aid wayfinding, provide visual stimulation, and boost social connectedness Conjure up in your mind the image of a... View Article

UK Construction Week calls on the industry to act

Innovative, inspirational and progressive, UK Construction Week (UKCW) Birmingham returns for its ninth year this autumn, with a ‘call to action’ for the sector to set its own agenda rather than wait for the Government to respond.  The UK’s largest... View Article

Intensive therapy for floors at a busy thermal spa instead of replacement

With the Bona Resilient System it is possible to renovate and upgrade resilient floors as opposed to replacement! Offering substantial cost, downtime, and environmental savings. Flooring significantly impacts various spaces including shopping centres, medical practices, schools, sports, and administrative buildings. It’s vital... View Article