As we begin the new year it is certainly not new news that the UK faces a continued and significant threat from international terrorism. There have of course been well published attacks against protected sights across the globe however crowded... View Article

For students off to university the last thing they will be thinking of will be fire safety. Shared accommodation such as university halls of residence and privately-owned student accommodation is considered vulnerable and much more likely to have a fire,... View Article

In any property, whether it’s a new build or a refurbishment project, there are often exposed interior and exterior pipes that need concealing to improve safety or aesthetics. Covering exterior pipework is also common practice to provide protection from accidental... View Article

A recent survey into fire safety in social housing carried out by Housing Management and Maintenance reported that 95% of respondents named fire doors as the most important fire safety product and more than half cited broken fire doors as... View Article

Resiblock, and the Ultra Matt product, which was utilised at over 125,00sqm at DisneyLand Hong Kong, as been specified for use on several phases of the Linmere development north of Houghton Regis. The top-of-the-line product from Resiblock’s range of Commercial... View Article

Effective heating controls are an ever more vital part of an efficient central-heating system. And heating controls manufacturer ESi says it makes huge sense to look more closely at heating control selection. Clever use of controls can help minimise energy... View Article

Of course, the subject of sustainability is crucial for developers today and the demands they are now placing on the industry supply chain are ever-changing. Keller Kitchens is at the forefront of the drive for sustainability in the kitchen industry... View Article

The way we work has been transformed. While this is mainly due to the restrictions brought about by the pandemic, heightened concerns around the environment and a focus on wellbeing have also brought about significant change. These shifts have directly... View Article

During winter, as the temperature drops, Social Housing providers begin to see an increase in the number of telephone calls they get from tenants, reporting damp and mould in their properties. But why? Follow the link here, to find out... View Article

The Fondis range of insert fires, with their all-glass guillotine doors, gives you all the joy of a real fire but with the efficiency, controllability and low emissions of a modern stove. Available in a range of heights and widths,... View Article

In our experience, developers can be overpaying by more than 30% for their building warranties. With hardening construction and insurance markets, many face difficulties simply arranging insurance or agreeing on terms at a palatable rate. Whilst this isn’t an exhaustive... View Article

With consumer demand and government requirements driving latest technology in the residential sector, Pascal Stutz, CEO of Legrand, discusses how choosing the right partner can make the smart home journey more simple. Innovation and product development are driving the new build... View Article

Introducing the new Duravit No.1 complete bathroom series; that works well in both a minimalistic and contemporary setting. This is a compact and comprehensive product range that is excellent value for money within in the entry-level segment. This is an... View Article

Due to the popularity of the LINEO in-line fan, VORTICE is expanding the range by 43 new models including quiet and energy saving versions. The new LINEO range is the ventilation equivalent of a Swiss army knife, designed to offer... View Article

Sinks, taps and accessories manufacturer, Reginox UK, has kickstarted 2022 with a bang thanks to a series of important management changes. Dave Mayer, the previous Sales and Marketing Director, who has been with Reginox for over 20 years, has been... View Article

In mental rehabilitation settings – prisons or specialist mental healthcare – showers should meet standards of decency and assist in the delivery of care; providing safe and comfortable warm water for hygiene and wellbeing, whilst discouraging patients from intentional harm,... View Article