An innovative roofing and cladding fastener developed by EJOT in the UK more than 30 years ago, and now on its third generation, is becoming increasingly popular with contractors around the world. Specifications of EJOT Colorfast, which has become the... View Article

Rita Singh is head of public affairs at Kingspan Insulation. She’s also a passionate advocate for sustainability and is key to the company’s efforts to roll out greener approaches across the organisation. She discusses with James Parker how a fabric... View Article

On the outskirts of Market Drayton, Shropshire, a popular burger chain set up the UK’s first net-zero restaurant (according to the UK Green Building Council’s Net Zero Standard), providing a blueprint for future sustainable fast-food developments. As part of this... View Article

When it comes to high-profile waterproofing projects, Newton Waterproofing is the name that stands out. With the company’s extensive range of products as well as a long history and expertise, they have become the go-to company for waterproofing solutions in... View Article

Since the Pendock Linea name was first introduced more than 20 years ago, for our HVAC perimeter casings, the range has expanded considerably and now incorporates nine separate building lining and architectural finishing products. In addition to perimeter casings, the... View Article

With the public’s swift uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) and governmental regulations making EV chargers mandatory for new builds in England and Scotland, developers and builders are having to navigate the rapidly growing electric car charger market. With a wide... View Article

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is committed to providing healthy indoor air while driving a low-carbon future. The company is therefore paving the way in the ventilation sector when it comes to its decarbonisation. To illustrate its commitment Vent-Axia has... View Article

For 21 years, Dulux has been keeping the world of design on tenterhooks with the reveal of its highly anticipated Colour of the Year. Always on-trend yet practical, Dulux colour experts and international design professionals delve into the global mood... View Article

Thanks to Building Superstore, contractors no longer have to wait an age for the heritage style products they need. The online builders’ merchant can offer short lead times and fast deliveries on a wide range of solutions for period buildings and... View Article

The ROCKWOOL Guide to BS 5422:2023 provides up-to-date specification guidance for the thermal insulation of building services in domestic, non-domestic and commercial buildings. The guide contains a number of changes and additions from the previous edition, including: Pipe diameters now... View Article

Hello, HOMES UK and Unlock Net Zero Live (22-23 November, ExCeL, London) is designed to help housing and asset management, development and sustainability professionals find the solutions and connections they need to rise to the challenge. Claim your free* ticket... View Article

The only Direct Fix External Wall Insulation (EWI) solution that offers a choice of 4 x high performance finish options. The K Systems Direct Fix M External Wall Insulation (EWI) system features the use of mineral wool insulation and is... View Article

From 1st December 2023, all cavity trays fitted in high-rise residential and other ‘relevant buildings’ with masonry external leaf and steel-framed backed walls, as outlined in Regulation 7(2) and the statutory guidance given in Approved Document B for England, will... View Article

When building your dream home, you want to make sure you choose the very best materials – materials that are hard-wearing, resilient, look good and are on low on maintenance. Welcome to the Cedral world. “I loved the Cedral product... View Article

SmartServ Pro is an asset monitoring solution that remotely monitors the performance of the smoke control systems installed in your building and automatically alerts both you and Colt if there is a problem that needs attention. In certain cases, faults... View Article

At Ash and Lacy, we offer a wide range of CPD’s that will help you learn new skills, refresh your memory and improve competency for you and your organisation. Stay ahead of the game by joining our informative sessions, designed... View Article