There are over 15 million ‘smart homes’ in the UK and Ireland, a figure growing year on year with no sign of slowing down. But whilst it’s easy to get blindsided by the smart tech that connects our homes with... View Article

The purpose of grout is to fill the joints that are left between tiles, make them watertight and protect the tiles themselves from water damage. There are two basic types of grout to choose between when specifying tiling. The first is... View Article

Altro has introduced new shades for its Altro Wood™ adhesive-free and Altro Wood safety flooring ranges. The new, on-trend, wood-look options, from cool grey hues through to warming and natural tones, provide flexibility when specifying or designing application areas which... View Article

CPD advises specifiers on fire protection requirements for structural steel sections ROCKWOOL has launched a new CPD (Continuing Professional Development) module to help fire protection stakeholders design out risk for steel frame constructions. The new module, ‘Passive Fire Protection for... View Article

BLANCO’s granite composite material, Silgranit®, is incredibly strong and made of up to 80% granite. It is not only durable but each of the ten stylish colours ensures the sink model stands out. BLANCO has developed an informative look book... View Article

Marley Alutec has contributed to the successful delivery of a stunning new build property in Stapeley, Cheshire – while restoring a developer’s faith in the aluminium eaves industry. Located within the Cheshire countryside, Broadoaks is a newly built, two-storey contemporary... View Article

Longer days and better weather mean that now is the perfect time to turn your attention to you home’s exterior woodwork. Time spent now properly protecting it means it will be shielded from the worst that Autumn and Winter can... View Article

Königstone has brought the vision to life to the kitchen with the Saint Moritz quartz worktop from the KönigQuartz range. Saint Moritz is made up of over 90% Quartz; the quality and durability of this material make it the perfect choice for a... View Article

According to The Building Research Establishment (BRE), a BREEAM certificate “demonstrates to everyone that claims of sustainability – and the benefits and value it brings – can be confidently accepted”. Achieving an outstanding result in the BREEAM assessment process is... View Article

BLANCO is well known for beautifully-designed, technologically-advanced kitchen sinks and taps which are perfect for today’s busy lives. The new CARENA range comprises two models; the CARENA and the CARENA-S Vario. Each boasts a lively, modern design and, due to the height of... View Article

Never has indoor air quality been more important. Reducing the spread of covid-19 in the home is vital. Virus transmission occurs more readily inside than out. Inadequate ventilation and insufficient fresh air allow pathogens to build up, increasing the likelihood... View Article

There’s a new force in heating controls that social housing developers and buying groups are tapping into across the UK.  ESi offers a range of programmers from a simple 1 Channel version to a 3 channel Multi-Purpose Programmer which enables the... View Article

A number of coloured radiators have been added to the range of coloured radiators available from Stelrad  –  from June this year. Within both the Vita and Softline Series, the new Silhouette Concept will be available in stylish Anthracite Grey.... View Article

The Grange University Hospital features modular windows by Kawneer. Architectural glazing systems by leading UK manufacturer Kawneer that were installed off-site helped elements of a £350 million new hospital to finish almost a year ahead of schedule and help with the Covid... View Article