Construction industry output update: Assetz CEO comment

Commenting on the latest construction industry output update from the ONS, Stuart Law, CEO of the Assetz group, said: “While today’s figures show huge potential in the housing market, given complex structural issues including rising costs, shortages of raw materials... View Article

Thomas Crapper – the iconic British brand then and now

The history Thomas Crapper & Co Ltd. was founded by Thomas himself in London in 1861. The business supplied and installed bathroom and plumbing products throughout London; as such, he was responsible for many improvements in sanitary conditions and bathrooms... View Article

End-of-Module Installation Ceremony at Surrey low carbon school

A significant milestone in one of the DfE’s ‘Low Carbon Pathfinder’ projects has been reached with an end-of-module-installation ceremony taking place at Merstham Park School, near Reigate in Surrey. The ceremony was attended by representatives from DfE – including Paul... View Article

Major EDF Energy framework reappointment secured for Pick Everard

Pick Everard has been successfully reappointed by major utilities provider EDF Energy to provide a multi-disciplinary consultancy service on its framework for the provision of professional services. Having just completed a four-year framework agreement, the national independent property, construction and... View Article

Draks partners with Parkinsons.Me

Draks, an Oxfordshire-based design led manufacturer of high-quality wardrobe and room dividers, is proud to partner with a respected charity close to their hearts. Louise Sellar, Sales and Marketing Director of Draks (pictured) discusses the new relationship with Parkinsons.Me. “We... View Article

Silicate Masonry Paint for all surfaces

A newly formulated Bonding Primer from Earthborn can now be used alongside Silicate Masonry Paint for exterior masonry surfaces that do not need to breathe. Bonding Primer provides a mechanical bond between a ‘sealed’ wall and the paint, allowing Silicate... View Article

Senior brings a trio of solutions to new apartment scheme

High-performance aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling from Senior Architectural Systems have helped create a stunning glazing package for a new residential development in Solihull. The Brambles is a new apartment complex that forms part of the established Blythe Valley... View Article

Garador offers perfect fit

With modern house designs, many garages are taller, wider or have individual specifications. This is why leading UK garage door manufacturer Garador offers an extensive range of both standard and purpose-made garage door sizes all the way up to 5000mm... View Article

A2 fire-resistant vapour permeable membranes

Following the demand and success for its airtightness membranes, Wraptite and Procheck A2, The A. Proctor Group is launching two additions to its range of high-performance A2 fire-resistant membranes. Probreathe A2 combines breathability, good water resistance, fire resistance and airtightness... View Article

Purposefully porous

As a SuDS expert, Chris Griffiths of Marshalls explains why he is committed to bringing the approach into schemes using porous solutions to manage surface water in an increasingly challenging environmental context The latest State of the UK Climate report... View Article