Magply virgins AHR and Q9 sign up for a repeat

AHR architects and specialist sub-contractors Q9 Cladding Solutions give Magply boards a definitive thumbs up. The use of fire-resistant roofing boards from leading UK manufacturer Magply on an exemplar Passivhaus school was a first-time experience for the architects and installers.... View Article

Oak Herringbone flooring – a much-loved classic

Junckers has updated one of its best-selling floors – the new solid Oak Herringbone staves can be installed not just in a single herringbone pattern but also in ladder, square basket, English or four-strip herringbone patterns. As it is made... View Article

Exterior Inspiration: Outdoor Living

As we head into the colder months and dream of sunnier days there’s no better time to be inspired by our collection of outdoor furniture, accessories, and paving to ensure you have your garden ready for summer. 1. Keep your... View Article

Zentia Case Study: Templeman Retailing

Templeman Retailing, a family-run business with over 30 years of experience, is a leading national wholesaler of soft drinks, crisps, snacks, and confectionary, supplying vending machines and wholesalers across the UK. Supporting a network of over 4,500 vending machines nationwide,... View Article

ARDEX Group wins prestigious BASA Award for sustainability

ARDEX Group is proud to announce its success at the BASA Showcase 2025, where the company won the Best Sustainability Initiative. The BASA Showcase, organised by the British Adhesives & Sealants Association, celebrates excellence and innovation across the industry. The... View Article

Re-charging luxury retail spaces with HIMACS

James Latham supplies innovative HIMACS solid surface material for successful Molton Brown pilot project – paving the way for a wider retail rollout James Latham, the UK’s leading independent timber, panels and décors distributor, supplied HIMACS Maui for the fabrication... View Article

Platform Housing Group appoints Interim Chief Executive

Platform Housing Group has announced the appointment of Kevin Bolt as Interim Group Chief Executive, following the upcoming departure of Elizabeth Froude at the end of January 2026. Kevin brings extensive senior leadership experience from across the housing sector.  Until... View Article

Torsion, and its operating arm LUNA achieves 99% Occupancy, showcasing the strength of its fully integrated Invest–Develop–Construct–Operate model

Torsion Group has completed four Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) schemes for the 2025/26 academic year, delivering 690 beds across Leeds, Coventry, Nottingham and York. In a year marked by sector-wide construction, labour, and occupancy challenges, Torsion delivered all four assets in time for September student move-in, demonstrating the resilience and advant ages of... View Article

Construction sector says Autumn Budget a missed opportunity

The Government’s latest Budget (26th November) has drawn a muted response from across the housebuilding and wider construction sector, with a mix of commentators praising some moves such as on landfill tax and others calling it a missed opportunity to... View Article