When it’s all downhill to comply

Fire cavity barriers are commonly rectangular in profile and compressed when incorporated between masonry skins of a cavity wall. Penetrating water can pool and reservoir on top of an unprotected barrier, as it effectively acts as a bridge, linking the... View Article

Which home improvements add value to your property?

Are you planning some much-needed home improvements? As well as enhancing your quality of life, the right changes could add significant value to your property. While it’s hard to say where house prices are heading now the rapid growth of... View Article

Find happiness in interiors with IVC Commercial

IVC Commercial is unlocking the key to happiness with workshops and events at The Gallery Clerkenwell during this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week, 23-25 May. Pay IVC Commercial a visit during Clerkenwell Design Week and discover a programme of hands-on workshops... View Article

Show Preview: Showing how to build with stone

6 – 8 June | ExCeL, London Many homeowners dream of including natural stone somewhere in the home. Whether it is limestone floors, granite worktops, marble in the bathroom, a sandstone patio or a slate roof, the chances are there will... View Article

HBD Industry Viewfinder: Building Safety into Law

Five years after the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the Government introduced the Building Safety Bill, to attempt to address many of the construction industry issues which have been blamed for the devastating fire. While the Bill was progressing through Parliament, Housebuilder... View Article

ROCKWOOL appoints Nick Wilson as new UK Managing Director

Bridgend-based ROCKWOOL UK has appointed experienced industry leader Nick Wilson to continue the growth of its business ROCKWOOL has welcomed Nick Wilson as Managing Director to lead the insulation manufacturer across the UK and Irish markets. Wilson brings over 20... View Article

Sto helps keep the noise down for new university swimming pool

A significant milestone of a University’s Estate Masterplan has been completed with the use of an acoustic system solution provided by Sto. The company’s StoSilent Distance system and StoDecosit interior plaster now provide a practical and comfortable acoustic environment for... View Article

Boxing clever with spray foam insulation

High performance spray foam insulation has been used in an innovative shipping container repurposing project in central Manchester. The project – The OGS Container Scheme – has been built at the Old Granada TV Studios site and uses an array... View Article

Snickers Workwear Hoodies – built for comfort

Along with the Work Trousers range, these Hoodies and Sweatshirts are probably the most popular products among Snickers Workwear users. Designed specifically for professional craftsmen and women, they’re built for durability and comfort. The ‘full zip’ or ‘overhead’ styles are... View Article

Show Preview: UK Construction Week comes back to london

2 – 4 May | ExCeL, London A host of famous faces, interactive demos, new features and ground-breaking products await visitors to the UK’s largest event for the built environment, UK Construction Week (UKCW), which makes a welcome return to London’s ExCeL... View Article