Adding the homely feel at SKA Gold rated offices

Studio Moods and Luxury Vinyl Tiles from IVC Commercial have added a homely atmosphere to the SKA Gold rated offices of Gama Healthcare, a leading sterile products manufacturer. Gama Healthcare recently called upon design and build company Oktra to transform... View Article

Yeoman Rainguard crowning glory on high end development

Property developers Golden Eye Group, augmented their latest residential development with a high-end exterior finish incorporating a rainwater system from Yeoman Rainguard. With a mantra of “a quality finish that will stand the test of time” Golden Eye ensured that... View Article

Four Good Design Awards 2021 for VitrA

VitrA receives four Good Design Awards, including one for its innovative VitrA V-Care Smart Panel and V-Care Prime – the digital flush plate and multifunctional shower toilet. Established in 1950, Good Design is one of the world’s best established and... View Article

Closet fascination

Now that homeowners can enjoy socialising indoors once again, the downstairs cloakroom will be taking centre stage in terms of a Spring spruce up. It is the one intimate space in which guests spend time – and judge! Thomas Crapper has... View Article

Paving the way for nature

Chris Hodson of Interpave discusses why concrete block permeable paving (CBPP) is a key sustainable drainage system (SuDS) technique Extensive new tree planting with provision for long-term nurturing is now a requirement for developments, with new government policies taking effect.... View Article

Manage heating the easy way

Nicola Martin at RadiWarm explains the simplicity and efficiency of electric pipeless radiators For landlords and housing managers, heating presents some pressing challenges; sharply rising prices and the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions, to name but two. In terms... View Article

Ensuring safe and efficient heating

The pressure to decarbonise existing homes continues to grow, as does the desire to end fuel poverty. Anthony Watton of Baxi Heating explores how social housing providers can implement heating solutions that prioritise both efficiency and safety for occupants. With... View Article

The changing climate of water conservation

In the UK, water conservation has been on the agenda for years. However, Steve Leigh of Groundbreaker Systems explains why our growing population and increased demand will result in critical water situations more regularly, especially in the driest parts of... View Article

Lessons still being learned from Grenfell

With the Grenfell Tower Inquiry resuming, Paul Richards of Aquarian Cladding Systems discusses the continuing impact of the disaster, and how the cladding industry must adapt. Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017, fire safety has been at the forefront... View Article

Get to know ASWS

Lauren Murphy of Taylor Alden speaks to Kris Bennell, Contracts Director of Associated Steel Window Services and long-standing Steel Window Association member. How long have you worked at ASWS? Being a family business, I have worked, in some way or another, since I was about 10;... View Article

University of Edinburgh installs first-class fire protection

The University of Edinburgh, one of the UK’s most prestigious educational establishments with a history stretching back to 1582, is now protected by industry-leading intelligent fire panels from Advanced. Edinburgh is the sixth oldest university in the English-speaking world, with... View Article

Achieving Part L Simply and Cost Effectively

Keystone Insights is a series of video interviews with housebuilders and consultants sharing their views on sustainability, fabric first design and how to meet our regulatory targets. Creating homes and buildings fit for the future in the face of a... View Article

Urban Environments’ focus is water hygiene

Urban Environments is a specialist engineering company focused on water hygiene. It provides fully managed water-hygiene services for over 500,000 mixed-type properties across the UK every year, helping a wide range of private and public sector clients achieve health and... View Article

West Fraser partners with Youth Employment UK

West Fraser, formerly known as Norbord, is pleased to be a partner of Youth Employment UK. Founded in 2012, Youth Employment UK is a not-for-profit social enterprise offering young people skills and career support to equip them for the world of... View Article

Moores Furniture Group inspire the next generation with a number of apprenticeships

Leading British kitchen manufacturer, Moores, have been upskilling and inspiring the next generation of designers, manufacturers, and marketeers through offering a variety of apprenticeship schemes. To coincide with National Apprenticeship Week (8th -11th February), the company have been promoting their schemes as part of their long-term plans to bring new talent into... View Article