Land expert joins regional housebuilder team

A leading housebuilder has appointed a new land and planning manager, confirming the company’s commitment to delivering new homes across Lancashire and Cumbria. Stuart Binks joins Persimmon Homes based in Lancaster, bringing more than 28 years of experience in sourcing... View Article

Has Coronavirus impacted the builders’ merchant industry?

The Coronavirus pandemic has affected every industry in various ways. How the builders merchants sector has been coping with the impact of Coronavirus? Builders merchants played a key role in supplying building materials to construction companies, trade, and DIY customers.... View Article

Abode new Tubist T single lever tap with ergonomic spray

Abode, award-winning designer and distributor of market leading kitchen taps, sinks, bathroom taps & showering solutions is delighted to build on the success of its uniquely styled Tubist Collection with the launch of Tubist T: an intuitive single lever kitchen tap... View Article

How to fill holes in plasterboard?

Plasterboard is the most popular type of sheathing building material; it is inexpensive and easy to work with. MGN Builders Merchants stocks a huge range of trade quality cheap plasterboard it is available for free delivery in London & Essex.... View Article

Yeoman Rainguard perfect for Old Chapel Cottage

Originally a Methodist Chapel built in 1841, now converted to a home, The Old Chapel Cottage boasts both charming traditional local architecture and stunning views over Nidderdale, an area of outstanding beauty in North Yorkshire. When the current owners, Mr... View Article

All-new Luxura® Mineral Composite decking board from MyDek

The all-new Luxura® Mineral Composite decking board is solid, robust and durable. With its outstanding Class A1 Fire rating and a natural timber aesthetic it has received a warm welcome by developers, architects, and contractors to provide another option to... View Article

Flat Roofs: Managing fire risk in the fifth facade

When a fire is able to take hold within the roof, combustible insulation materials can contribute significantly to the fire load and provide a path for fire spread between internal areas of the building. While a ban on combustible insulation... View Article

Playing our part in levelling up

Brian Berry, CEO of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), discusses why SME housebuilders should be utilised in achieving the Government’s agenda to ‘level up.’  The industry closed out last year on a relative high with workloads doing well, despite... View Article

Can pumps help out with flood resilience?

Recent storms have again blighted parts of the UK causing havoc to homes and businesses in areas that have become susceptible to flooding. Many properties have only just been repaired and refurbished after the storms of 2019. Government measures including... View Article

Space Works – A Podcast Series

Over the last two years, the built environment has seen the most significant systematic shift in how we design, interact with and utilise workspaces. It is without a doubt a fascinating time for design, manufacturing, procurement, and construction. The rapidly... View Article

How is SterlingOSB Zero made?

SterlingOSB Zero is one of the most popular panel products used by the UK construction industry; developers, builders, and self-builders alike. It’s the go-to panel for a multitude of roles today – from the basic functional to the trendy aesthetic... View Article