Zentia systems help VELUX® reach for the sky

Mineral ceiling tiles by Zentia feature in a new extension to VELUX UK and Ireland’s HQ in Scotland. Ceiling systems by leading UK manufacturer Zentia were specified for a new £7.7 million extension to the UK and Ireland headquarters of... View Article

Half the Time, Twice the Care | AquaTech from Beko

Beko washing machines with AquaTech® technology clean your clothes in a quicker and gentler way without sacrificing wash performance. Water and detergent cascade from the top of the drum to replace harsh drum movements, resulting in a wash that is... View Article

Build-Zone announce new capacity deal

Leading Inherent Defects Insurance (Structural Warranty) provider, Build-Zone, has confirmed it has signed an exclusive deal with another A-Rated insurer this week, strengthening its offering even further. Read More Structural warranty and latent defects insurance Build-Zone offers an extensive range... View Article

Futurebuild 2022 – registration is now open

We are delighted to be partnering again with Futurebuild for their 2022 event and wanted to let you know that they have now opened registration! Please see below for more details about what’s in store for next year. Net-zero pioneer... View Article

New Luceco Lighting Solutions Specification Guide

Luceco has recently launched a new publication demonstrating the range and diversity of their LED luminaires. They have showcased new fittings servicing the healthcare, education, retail, hospitality, industrial and commercial industry sectors. Notable luminaires include Sigma and Callisto as well... View Article

Construction 2021: a year in review

Simon Rowland, Partner and Head of Construction and Engineering and Michelle Essen, Managing Associate, at law firm Womble Bond Dickinson, take a look at the events of 2021 and the potential challenges and opportunities that the sector could be presented with... View Article

The Superplan Zero from Kaldewei

Superplan Zero, is the latest shower surface from Kaldewei, providing a completely floor-level finish. When creating Superplan Zero, Kaldewei took into account the customer requests which led to the creation of a product that is totally flat to the floor,... View Article

ESG switchable and Secure Vue

ESG Switchable is an outstanding range of LCD privacy glass, from ESG Group, the UK’s foremost independent glass processor. ESG Switchable transforms from optically clear to opaque, and back again, at the touch of a switch, and can be combined... View Article

The case for SIPs

Jim Nolan at Hemsec Manufacturing discusses the case for adopting structural insulated panels (SIPs) to create more thermally-efficient superstructures in the housebuilding sector. The superstructure of a building – the frame, or its load-bearing framework including walls, main floor and... View Article

A tough year for SME builders

Brian Berry of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), takes a look at the barriers SME housebuilders have overcome in 2021, and the challenges that face them moving forwards. The industry closes out another year with enquiries still high and... View Article

Underfloor heating trade interfaces

What do the following trade packages all have in common? They all have a design and buildability interface with the Underfloor Heating and Subfloor Package! For a package that is comparatively small (typically between 2-5% of total build cost) this... View Article