Passivent, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of natural ventilation solutions, has appointed Huw Poppy to the role of business operations manager. Huw joins Passivent with over 25 years’ experience, including specific expertise in the design and development of natural... View Article

Delabie fittings specified for Glasgow’s tripadvisor award-winning Kelvingrove art gallery and museum. Today’s visitors expect a tourist attraction to have quality toilet and washroom facilities. Indeed, for many people it’s a deciding factor in rating a destination. When it came... View Article

“Vastern Timber’s first full carbon audit is complete.” Vastern Timber is England’s largest hardwood sawmill, manufacturing timber cladding, flooring and beams, and specialising in British grown wood. Managing Director Tom Barnes said “in order to reduce the negative impact of... View Article

This year sees the coming of age of Pendock’s washroom range, as it has been 18 years since the first products were launched. Since then, the range has continued to evolve and over the past 12 months, the Pendock Washroom... View Article

Since Pendock launched its washroom range 18 years ago, it has continued to evolve, and over the past 12 months, the Pendock Washroom brand has developed still further with the use of zero carbon compact laminates and the introduction a... View Article

Meadfleet Ltd were awarded the Landscape Institute’s Landscape Legacy Award in November 2022 for Sustainable Open Space Management. The award celebrates Meadfleet’s achievements in creating a sustainable legacy throughout the business and across its portfolio both in their work to... View Article

A recent survey into fire safety in the social housing sector reported that 95% of respondents named fire doors as the most important fire safety product and more than half cited broken fire doors as the main reason for properties... View Article

The Pendock Profiles range of pipe boxing and casing solutions is one of the most comprehensive available for social housing projects. Each product is designed for a specific purpose, but they are also versatile enough to be used on a... View Article

Two new apartment buildings in Kent have been given a thermally-efficient and visually-striking façade thanks to the use of an external wall insulation system from Sto. The two new blocks in Ashford – Stour Heights and Somerset Heights – have a single-skin construction,... View Article

Triple glazing is fast becoming the default choice for housebuilding projects across the UK, helping the Government meet its target of ‘net zero’ emissions by 2025 – the year minimum U-values will fall to 0.8W/m²K as part of the Future... View Article

Forma metal column casings are a key product in our extensive column casings range, and as they are manufactured from metal, they offer a highly versatile solution for concealing interior and exterior structural steelwork, as well as building services, while... View Article

Advanced assistive products from world leading manufacturer and designer Pressalit have been installed in Leuchie House, a national respite charity that provides transformational care for its guests. Set in a classic country house in North Berwick, facilities at Leuchie House feature the... View Article

Lighting and heating control saves you energy and ensures comfort. This is LUXORliving. Control everything in every room of your property: by a switch, a tablet, your phone or by voice control.  LUXORplay lets you control the lights or set... View Article

Vent-Axia, the leader in low carbon ventilation, has launched its Net Zero Retrofit Solution to help social housing providers meet carbon targets. The range has been specifically developed to provide increased ventilation whilst minimising unnecessary heat loss through heat recovery... View Article

Mapei systems have been used to complete an extensive waterproofing and tiling project at The Sandwell Aquatic Centre in Smethwick, near Birmingham – venue of one of the largest international sporting events in 2022. The installation throughout the three pool... View Article

The former headquarters of British iconic retailer Woolworths located at 242 Marylebone Road in London, is a striking building constructed of red bricks with a facade of Portland Stone to the front elevation. It is currently being transformed into homes,... View Article

The modern consumer has experienced more technological advancements in the home in recent years than before the Industrial Revolution. Tapping into this potential is at the top of most housebuilder lists as innovative technology is incorporated into new builds across... View Article

Decorative architectural casings and enclosure solutions have been Pendock’s area of specialism for more than three decades, combining the key attributes of aesthetics and practicality to effectively conceal structural elements and building services. Since the company was formed in 1987,... View Article

The Government is investing in a series of hubs to better deliver public services as part of its levelling up strategy, and drive to improve resilience, productivity and efficiency. One of the first to become operational is Fletton Quays in... View Article