What makes the perfect property brochure?

The property market in the UK has endured a pronounced slump in the wake of Covid-19, with the commercial end of the sector offering a relevant case in point. More specifically, it was estimated that UK commercial investment volumes peaked... View Article

New Research Highlights Offsite Opportunities for Housebuilders

Kingspan Insulation has published a new whitepaper with research from leading consultants, Currie & Brown, showing that structural insulated panels (SIPs) can cut housebuilding timescales by up to 26% when compared with masonry approaches, providing overall cost savings of as... View Article

Extending Your Reach

Extensions on existing properties are one of the most popular residential construction projects in the UK. Here, Charlie Ayers, MD of sustainable backing system brand SureCav, offers his tips on how to make your extension investment go further.  ‘Don’t move,... View Article

The importance of properly constructed cavities

The introduction of the Domestic Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) in 2018 means all new homes must adhere to a minimum-level of energy efficiency. A positive move from the UK government, over the last couple of years it has led... View Article

SIMONSWERK UK Announce a New London Showroom

SIMONSWERK UK are delighted to announce we will be opening a London showroom at 45 Great Sutton Street in the heart of Clerkenwell. Conveniently located right in the heart of London’s design district. The UK is a key market for... View Article

Firestopping of Service Penetrations: A new best practice guide

To assist in the design, specification and installation of building services penetrations to ensure fire compartmentation is maintained, five leading not-for-profit organisations have launched a Best Practice Design and Installation Guide, Firestopping of Service Penetrations. The aim of the guide... View Article

New Area Sales Manager at SIMONSWERK UK

SIMONSWERK the UK’s leading door hinge manufacturer is delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Beardsmore as Area Sales Manager for the North of the UK. Mark brings with him three years of experience in the architectural ironmongery industry. In... View Article

PROTIM® Timber Protection

Pressure treated to resist insect attack and decay fungi PROTIM® products from Koppers represent a range of low pressure and canned products for the protection of construction and joinery timbers. The PROTIM technology is tried and tested with a proven... View Article

Gilberts gets in line for plastering

Gilberts is helping follow-on trades deliver a high end finish, by attention to detail in its product design. The company, known for being Britain’s leading independent air movement specialist, has introduced a slimline plaster in border to its Series L... View Article

New digital learning platform from AluK

As the landscape shifts in terms of how specifiers access and digest relevant content from suppliers, AluK has responded with a brand-new digital learning platform, containing everything from CPDs to case studies and blogs. The aluminium systems house, which has... View Article

Elite Systems launches emergency homeless accommodation module

Bespoke modular construction specialist Elite Systems has launched a new modular building designed to help local authorities tackle homelessness. Recent figures from UK charity Shelter showed that 62,280 homeless families are living in temporary accommodation, of which 5,400 are living... View Article