Online retailer sets records in face of industry pressure

Despite rising construction costs and pressure on the industry caused by rising oil prices, online insulation company Insulation4less has reported record sales for the first half of the year. The company reported that its revenue grew by more than 30%... View Article

Sprinkler systems: How watertight are they?

The fire safety conversation is once again top of the agenda. With the recent five-year anniversary of the Grenfell disaster, and the Building Safety Bill receiving Royal Assent to become the Building Safety Act, it is time for the construction... View Article

For sustainable PVC products, look for the VinylPlus® Product Label

The VinylPlus® Product Label is a guiding tool making it easy for public and private buyers looking to select PVC products with the best sustainability profile. The VinylPlus® Product Label is a well-recognised Europe-wide sustainability certification scheme for PVC products in building and construction... View Article

Holdsworth Windows joins the Steel Window Association

Shipston-on-Stour-based Holdsworth Windows has joined the Steel Window Association (SWA). Holdsworth Windows offers customers the complete solution when it comes to steel windows and doors – site survey, design, manufacture, repairs, refurbishment, installation, and double glazing. As well as beautiful domestic and commercial... View Article

Church conversion will be a Godsend to community

UFCM and Ace Concrete Flooring were called upon when a heating solution was needed for a new centre for disabled children in north east England. St Williams Church, in Dormanstown, Redcar, has been renovated to become a respite centre for... View Article

What Is System Scaffolding and What Are Its Advantages

Whether you’re building a high rise, a staircase, a small home, or a sprawling mall, scaffolding structures that support construction workers and help them reach higher and harder to reach spots are an integral part of building and repairing structures.... View Article

Are Wet Rooms Back In Fashion?

A wet room may convey images of an old person’s bathroom, complete with safety handrails and a seat in the shower. But more recently wet rooms have been making a comeback, and it is easy to see why. They can... View Article

Timber – the net zero hero?

The road to net zero is now set, and pressure is mounting on the construction sector to deliver. For housebuilders, choosing to use sustainable materials such as timber should be an easy decision; Andrew Carpenter of the Structural Timber Association... View Article

Draks and Laings Duo – a partnership made for the home haven

Draks is well known as the expert in creating beautiful, clever storage for the home. Loved equally by savvy homeowners and prestigious developers, the creations can be seen in wardrobes, dressing rooms, walk-in wardrobes, room dividers, sliding doors and cabinetry. When... View Article

Multi-functional space created for London Mission

Chinmaya Mission exists to provide individuals with the wisdom and practical means for personal growth and development, enabling them to become positive contributors to society. At Chinmaya Kirti, their home in London, a major renovation project was designed as a... View Article

Louny Municipal Swimming Hall, Czech Republic

This dynamically shaped, on all sides barely open crystal reveals the indoor world of a swimming hall on its south side. The outstanding overhang of the sloping roof surface with a sharp scarf of side facades enables two very different... View Article

Brewster Bye Architects makes associate promotion

Leeds based architecture practice, Brewster Bye, has promoted Hannah Cawthorne to associate. Hannah joined Brewster Bye in 2016 after previously working for architecture practices in Bradford and Leeds and completing a Master of Architecture Degree at Leeds Beckett University. She... View Article