Balcoon – the new designer series from Duravit

Balcoon, a new bathroom series from Duravit; is a strikingly elegant design created by Patricia Urquiola. Created for the medium price segment the overall design plays with differences in height, projections and the overlapping of materials and textures, from which... View Article

What’s Smart about burying a Smart Meter?

Smart meters are seen as a significant part of the solution to reducing domestic water usage. Thames Water have recorded post installation savings of 12-17%. However, existing infrastructure does not provide the best environment for this new technology. Following multiple... View Article

Draig 30 – Fire Protection from Hörmann Truedor

The range of Draig 30 composite fire doors from Hörmann Truedor provide uncompromising protection against fire and smoke for both external and internal installations. Designed to meet the highest standards and certification, the range offers a robust solution that is... View Article

Pedestal expert’s one-stop-shop landscaping system

Installers looking to create attractive architectural landscaping elements on roof terraces, balconies and podium decks can now source the complete system, from sub-structure through to planters/seating. Wallbarn – market-leader in metal and plastic pedestal and sub-structure systems – has developed... View Article

Connecting the dots

Tom Reynolds of the Bathroom Manufacturers Association explains why joined-up thinking in bathroom design is vital, and how collaboration across the sector can drive innovation, sustainability, and smarter regulation. It may be a small space in the grand scheme of... View Article

CCF launches its groundbreaking new carbon report tool

Leading interior building products distributor CCF is taking carbon calculations to the next level with the launch of CCF Connect – a bespoke new reporting tool that provides a comprehensive and shareable assessment of the carbon impact of the building... View Article

Future-Proofing Apartment Blocks with Smart EV Charging

A scalable, regulation-ready approach to EV charging can save housing providers from costly mistakes. Benefits: 5-year parts & labour guarantee MID certified & OCPP 1.6J compliant 80% installation cost savings Smart load & phase balancing Zero subscription fees options The... View Article

Valcan Cladding Specified in BSR-Approved Projects

Valcan is proud to announce that its rainscreen cladding products have been specified in a significant amount of the projects approved by the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). This achievement highlights Valcan’s commitment to quality, safety, and compliance with the Building... View Article

Designer Contracts launches part one of new summer portfolio

Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, has released the first of an exciting two-part launch of new and revitalised products for Spring/Summer 2025. Wave one features an all-new domestic vinyl collection and three additions to its extensive carpet portfolio.... View Article

Cavity Wall Costly Errors – and Your Protection

An ongoing R&D programme into unacceptable damp course installations on site has recently been the subject on an annual review by Cavity Trays Ltd. The company set out to identify commonly reoccurring deficiencies witnessed when conventional roll DPC is used... View Article

Bring your vision to life with bespoke urban lighting

Connect. Control. Transform. At Urbis Schréder, we do much more than light spaces — we bring your vision to life. With a collaborative, holistic and end-to-end approach to Urban Realm projects, we deliver bespoke solutions that seamlessly blend design, performance,... View Article

Meet the Marley Specification team at Housing25

Partnering with Social Housing providers to build better UK housing Cost control, regulatory compliance and resident comfort can all be enhanced by the right roof specification. Join Marley at Housing 2025, Manchester Central Convention Complex, 24 to 26 June, and... View Article