New Pergolas from Phantom Screens

Phantom Screens has long been known for the introduction of high quality power screens to the UK. Now, in addition to helping self-builders control heat build and insect ingress in large glazed areas, the company has introduced a range of... View Article

TORMAX automatic access to award-winning gallery

The award-winning MK Gallery brings world-class exhibitions and events, together with pioneering learning and engagement programmes, to the heart of Milton Keynes. Ensuring this vibrant community facility is accessible to all, TORMAX was contracted by B&K Building Services Ltd to... View Article

Michael Gove replaces Jenrick as Housing Secretary

Michael Gove, formerly Minister for the Cabinet Office, has been appointed Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, replacing Robert Jenrick in PM Boris Johnson’s Cabinet reshuffle. With a full brief including tackling the housing crisis and the... View Article

Stepping up to smarter showering? Aqualisa has it covered

Aqualisa launches Quartz™ Smart Retrofit Shower range Quartz™ Smart Retrofit Shower transforms any brand of exposed mixer shower into a smart digital showering solution with minimal disruption to bathroom decor All-in-one solution upgrades existing mixer shower to a voice-activated Aqualisa... View Article

Why plastic drainage products can save you time and money

New sewerage sector guidance (SSG) from Water UK, makes it clear that thermoplastic pipes manufactured to BS EN 13476 can be considered for below ground drainage on all developments in England, including for on-plot and off-plot sewers. But why should... View Article

Canary Wharf office complex upgrades to Advanced protection

A host of industry-leading fire protection solutions from UK manufacturer, Advanced, have been installed to protect approximately 140,000 sq ft of Grade A office space at Westferry House, Canary Wharf. As a cornerstone office building situated at the western gateway... View Article

Leaseholders freed from costly contract terms

Following CMA action, leaseholders with Countryside Properties will no longer be subjected to ground rents that double every 10 or 15 years. Countryside Properties – one of the UK’s leading housing developers – has voluntarily given formal commitments to the... View Article

Expert ventilation solutions for the education sector

For a natural or hybrid ventilation solution in schools and other educational facilities Passivent can provide design expertise and technical support acquired over 35 years of business. The Hybrid Plus2 Aircool® is just one of the products in Passivent’s education... View Article

Fire Door Safety – Time to Bridge the Gap

Fire safety doesn’t happen by accident, it requires universal attention. With that, Karen Trigg of Allegion UK explores why the importance of working fire doors is often overlooked and why now is an opportune time to bridge the gap between... View Article

Godwin Developments submits outline plans for new homes

National residential and commercial developer Godwin Developments today announces that it has submitted outline plans for the creation of up to 50 new family homes on land south of Ashby Road Central, in the Leicestershire town of Shepshed. The proposed scheme,... View Article

Why developers are digitising home user guides with Resi-Sense

The fully populated digital home user guide for residential developments. We want to tell you about Resi-Sense: the web service that is transforming the delivery of resident handover information using digital data. Traditional printed handover packs are cumbersome and the information... View Article

Trains, planes and buses!

When it comes to durable and decorative casings for transport projects, the extensive Encasement range has them covered. The constant footfall and traffic created by passengers, places specific demands on column casings and wall linings, as they need to be... View Article

Government handling of green homes grant voucher scheme

A report by the National Audit Office (NAO) on the ill-fated Green Homes Grant Voucher Scheme, has found that a rushed delivery and implementation significantly reduced the benefits that might have been achieved. The report examined the performance, implementation, procurement... View Article

A Guide to Concrete for Home Renovators

When it comes to home renovation work, there are always a lot of different materials that are used, and concrete is one of them. When working with any material, it is important that you do your research and learn how... View Article