Keep healthy and even cool with underfloor heating

Ashley Cooper of WMS explains why underfloor heating is a key way to improve indoor air quality and reduce airbourne pollutants, while also providing a cost-effective way of mitigating overheating in homes While soft furnishings are typically known as the... View Article

Dagenham Green: A Landmark new Neighbourhood for East London

A joint venture between award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group and leading housing association Peabody is demonstrating the impact of community-focused placemaking in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. An outstanding new collection of homes and amenities is launching at Dagenham... View Article

Taking Home Security Seriously

October is National Home Security Month. Alongside the evenings getting darker and the nights becoming longer, home security is increasingly front of mind for homeowners. Roland Etheridge of IronmongeryDirect, discusses key considerations to help keep a property safe and secure.... View Article

ADSA Highlights the Importance of NVQs in Building Safety

The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) highlights the critical role of National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) for raising industry standards in the latest episode of its Tech Talk podcast. https://ADSA.podbean.com/e/episode-4-nvqs-evidence-of-competence-in-the-powered-pedestrian-doors-industry/ It features in-depth insights from the ADSA team, along with special... View Article

West Fraser launches greenest flooring yet

Manufacturer of engineered wood-based panel products, West Fraser, has introduced the new and even more environmentally-friendly CaberShield Eco to its extensive range of boards, aimed at providing the construction industry with a sustainable solution for creating high specification, weather-resistant flooring. With all the... View Article

Perfect harmony with OSB and concrete

It may seem an unusual partnership – aren’t the really fab ones a weeny bit unusual after all? – but SterlingOSB Zero and concrete are a match made in heaven. Yes, sometimes the industries bicker, but let’s see how they can live together... View Article

Flushing Non-Flushable Items – The Impact on Infrastructure

As architects, builders, and property developers, understanding the implications of flushing non-flushable items is crucial for sustainable design and construction. Flushing inappropriate products can lead to severe consequences for our sewer systems, wastewater treatment facilities, and septic systems, ultimately impacting... View Article

Passivhaus proves low carbon building is possible

Conceived more than three decades ago in Germany, the Passivhaus standard has shown what is possible when creatinghealthy, comfortable and low-energy buildings. There are now thousands of certified Passivhaus projects worldwide, ranging from homes and schools to commercial and healthcare buildings –... View Article

Get the perfect airtight finish with PipeSnug

Perfect Airtight Finish Every Time. The only AIRTIGHT all-in-one seal for pipes and boiler flues. PipeSnugs are quicker, cost effective and cleaner than any other method of sealing a hole where a pipe exits the wall. Colours: Black, Grey & White Sizes: 32mm, 40mm... View Article

Have a helping hand in procuring fire doors

Hi, Feeling confused about choosing your fire doors? When it comes to fire safety, there is a lot to consider and lots of regulations to adhere to. And with a lot at risk too, getting it right can be an... View Article