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Self-employment vs Working for a Construction Firm: Which is Better?

Monday, 19th June 2023

Once you’ve built up enough experience in the construction industry, you’ll be faced with the choice of continuing to work for someone else, and striking out on your own. Self-employment holds a certain kind of romantic appeal for many. But... View Article

Reconnect with nature to design more people-centred spaces

Monday, 19th June 2023

Since ancient times, people have taken advantage of nature’s ingenuity to create more comfortable, durable and functional interiors. As a product of the natural world, people themselves are inherently drawn to these organic textiles and natural finishes, which work with... View Article

Keepmoat sustainable development wins residential regeneration project of the Year Award

Monday, 19th June 2023

A north Coventry housing development from top 10 housebuilder Keepmoat has been named the Residential Regeneration Project of the Year at a prestigious award ceremony. The Spirit Quarters development, which will breathe new life into a ‘derelict’ 1950s housing estate,... View Article

First Scott Brownrigg apprentice qualifies as chartered architect

Monday, 19th June 2023

Amy Allwood is Scott Brownrigg’s first architectural apprentice to complete the Level 7 Architect Degree Apprenticeship course at Oxford Brookes University and become a fully qualified architect. She is among the first cohort of students in the country to qualify... View Article

Sound sense: The rise of acoustic design within commercial offices

Monday, 19th June 2023

How people use commercial office spaces has changed in recent times. Employers keen to boost business productivity now want more office time from employees. However, the issue of ‘workplace noise’ remains a major deterrent. Ben Hancock, managing director at Oscar... View Article

How Haddonstone provides expertise to housebuilders, architects and owners to achieve perfect results

Monday, 19th June 2023

How are the needs of housebuilders, architects and property owners addressed by Haddonstone? Headed up by Director, Toby Marlow, Haddonstone has a well-established Building & Construction team whose job it is to ensure that projects are delivered on time and to the... View Article

Glidevale Protect responds to latest updates published in STA Advice Note 18

Monday, 19th June 2023

Glidevale Protect, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of external wall breather membranes, welcomes the recent updates to Structural Timber Association’s STA Advice Note 18 which highlight the importance of providing specifiers with trusted, and tested, technical product information. First... View Article

ROCKWOOL® launches new SoundPro Guide

Monday, 19th June 2023

New comprehensive guide to specifying acoustic solutions for the residential and education sector To support specifiers in selecting acoustic solutions for education and residential applications, ROCKWOOL® has launched ROCKWOOL SoundPro. The specialist guide combines technical data, product information and the latest... View Article

Delivering social housing that makes a difference

Monday, 19th June 2023

Stephen Wasserman of National Housing Group discusses the keys to delivering good quality ‘eco’ social housing From ITV’s ongoing investigation to young influencer Kwajo Tweneboa’s tireless social media campaigning, social housing is becoming an inescapable subject, and rightly so. Plainly... View Article

A thermal bridge too far?

Monday, 19th June 2023

Following changes to Part L in 2021, carbon emissions in new builds have to be significantly lowered. Simon Hill of Schöck says specifiers need to be aware how greatly thermal bridges can affect insulation values A localised area of the building envelope with... View Article

OWA UK launches new ‘RAW metal’ surface coating

Friday, 16th June 2023

Leading acoustic ceiling solutions manufacturer OWA UK has extended the design flexibility of its high-performance metal ceilings range with the launch of a new ‘RAW metal’ rust effect surface coating. Designed to complement the established OWAtecta metal ceiling system collection,... View Article

Basement specialist specifies Triton Systems for vintage project

Friday, 16th June 2023

One of Triton Systems approved installers has made use of the manufacturer’s waterproofing and sealant products in constructing a large wine cellar as the semi-buried basement structure beneath a new five-bedroom property in North London. Harkmac Construction Limited undertook the... View Article

One unit, one responsibility

Friday, 16th June 2023

When sourcing ventilation products, it’s common to rely on several different suppliers for each component. Different manufacturers will often focus their expertise on particular elements, so by sourcing the best components from various suppliers, you’re bound to end up with... View Article

CCF and ROCKWOOL come together to celebrate Women in Construction

Friday, 16th June 2023

Leading building products distributor, CCF, recently joined forces with mineral wool insulation specialist ROCKWOOL to host a special event to celebrate women in construction. The event was organised by CCF’s Edinburgh Branch Manager and Regional Account Manager, bringing together 23 CCF and Rockwool... View Article

CCF invests in drive to net zero with all new carbon reporting tool

Friday, 16th June 2023

As one of the UK’s leading insulation, drywall and ceiling product distributors, CCF, part of Travis Perkins Plc, is leading the way on the road to net zero by trialling a new carbon reporting service for its customers. The company... View Article

Hörmann Entrance and Garage Doors – the perfect match with New Duragrain Décor Colours

Thursday, 15th June 2023

Hörmann have introduced five new Duragrain Décor colours to their LPU 42 L-ribbed sectional garage door range which provide a perfect match to their ThermoSafe Decoral aluminium entrance doors. Developed to provide discerning consumers with the ability to create a... View Article

The UK’s largest ever speculatively built warehouse gets Protech membrane protection

Thursday, 15th June 2023

Two brand new industrial units totalling approximately 118,000m2 have been built on land protected with high-performance Protech GM Super gas barrier membrane from the A. Proctor Group. The units at Panattoni Park Avonmouth, Bristol, are said to include the UK’s... View Article

Loft Legs now available to buy online and in store at over 870 Screwfix branches in the UK and Ireland

Thursday, 15th June 2023

Loft Leg Ltd., the UK’s leading manufacturer of loft flooring legs, is delighted to announce that its products are now available to buy online and in store at over 870 Screwfix branches in the UK and Ireland. This is a... View Article