Major energy efficiency home improvements scheme gathers pace

Gateshead-based contractor Tolent is working to improve the energy efficiency of homes across County Durham after being awarded a £5m contract. Working on behalf of Durham County Council, the contractor is currently retrofitting properties in the Chilton area of the... View Article

UK Construction industry recovery gathering momentum

Glenigan’s June Construction Review shows reasons for cautious optimism across industry Overall outlook is positive, project-starts up 5% on Mar-May 2021, and up 49% on lockdown-disrupted 2020 The value of major projects starting on-site rose by 7% against previous three months... View Article

Smooth start, perfect finish

From Peter Wilson, Setcrete Brand Manager Specifying beautiful floorcoverings for a new property can transform the appearance of a room dramatically. Today there are so many options from traditional carpet to wood, ceramic and porcelain floor tiles and, increasingly, luxury... View Article

Invoice and get paid with absolute certainty

Use Osu and make it easy for clients to pay, eliminating bank transfer delays and card processing fees. Sign up in two minutes at payosu.com. Get started now With Osu, when clients pay, the money is sent instantly to your... View Article

Pocket Guide makes light work of meeting BS 5266-1

Fire and life safety systems manufacturer, Advanced, has published its BS 5266-1 Pocket Guide to Emergency Lighting. Developed for individuals and organisations responsible for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of emergency lighting systems, the pocket guide serves as a... View Article

ESi launches latest 6 series heating controls 

ESi Controls has launched its new, top of the range, 6 Series WiFi Programmable Room Thermostat, offering the latest in heating control for homes and commercial premises here in the UK. Fully OpenTherm compatible, this new range of controls allows... View Article

Carbon neutral open space management

With the construction industry under increasing pressure to commit to fighting climate change, Meadfleet are delighted to announce carbon neutral status. The open space management services Meadfleet provide to housebuilders across the UK: Are carefully designed to promote sustainability Minimise... View Article

Lanes Group achieves global health and safety standard

National drainage and wastewater specialist Lanes Group plc has achieved ISO 45001, the world’s first global ISO standard for occupational health and safety. The achievement means the company has successfully transitioned from the OHSAS 18001 standard. Lanes achieved ISO 45001:2018... View Article

ROCKWOOL® launches Social Housing Resource Hub

The specialist area advises on insulation for both new build and retrofit projects Stone wool insulation manufacturer, ROCKWOOL has bolstered its technical resources, with a new Social Housing Resource Hub. The area makes it easier for specifiers to access the... View Article

Trend predictions from Industville

Biophilic design We are finding more and more customers asking for advice about how to create a sense of wellbeing at home. I predict that human-centric design will be the next big thing in lighting. It is based around the... View Article

Zinc roofing and cladding, getting the build-up right

Over the last 30 years the number of aesthetic options for zinc roofing and cladding have multiplied. Pre-weathered light grey QUARTZ-ZINC and dark grey ANTHRA-ZINC have now been joined by seven standard PIGMENTO finishes which add subtle colour whilst keeping... View Article