Have questions about the new Part L requirements?

The updated Part L Building Regulations is milestone legislation designed to improve the energy performance of new-build homes and existing buildings in England and Wales. Implemented in June 2022, the amended Part L regulations, which cover the conservation of fuel... View Article

NEW: Omnicare Digital shower for level access bathrooms

Triton has unveiled its new Omnicare Digital solution, designed for safer showering in level access bathrooms. Expanding its industry-leading collection of Omnicare electric care showers, the latest launch from Britain’s leading shower manufacturer has Bluetooth compatibility, enabling it to automatically... View Article

Airtech helps landlords comply with new mould guidance

Condensation and mould specialists, Airtech Solutions, is offering expert advice and help to social housing providers and private landlords following the publication of the Government’s guidance, ‘Understanding and addressing the health risks of damp and mould in the home’. This... View Article

Aqualisa introduces Lumi+™ electric shower

Striking mirrored design combined with illuminated panel and five-spray handset delivers a luxurious experience from an electric shower Beautiful reflective fascia adds a touch of elegance to any bathroom interior Illuminated light strip displays settings for added convenience Separate temperature and power... View Article

How a Door Becomes a Fire Door: A Technical Guide

Working fire doors are a prerequisite for fire safety, but what differentiates them from regular doors? Kirk Smith of Allegion UK outlines the technical features that form fire rated doors as we know them. Research indicates there may be around... View Article

Rooflight refurbishment: Shedding new light

When approaching the refurbishment of industrial or warehousing units; the rooflights should always be a key priority. While light levels can be increased through maintenance and cleaning; GRP rooflights typically carry a 30-year service life (with some much lower); this... View Article

UltraCare products join Mapei Zero Line

Seven treatments from the UltraCare range have joined Mapei UK’s Zero Line – a range of low environmental impact products. They include six UltraCare surface maintenance products and UltraCare Smooth Silicone. The extended portfolio, which also includes installation and building... View Article

Introducing ROCKWOOL FirePro SP FireStop EN

The latest addition to the FirePro® Range, SP FireStop EN, has launched. FirePro SP FireStop EN is a linear cavity fire stopping product which increases the scope of application available from ROCKWOOL, offering up to 120 minutes integrity and insulation*.... View Article

Meet Biobloc

We’re renaming several of our products, but don’t worry, your favourite ceiling solutions won’t disappear. We’ll be making the same quality suspended ceilings we always have. Due to these changes, the Bioguard family will become Biobloc. Suspended ceiling tiles in... View Article

Stamisol Safe One chosen for supported living apartments

Building membrane specialist, ITP Ltd, has supplied Stamisol Safe One, the UK’s most advanced breather membrane, for a development of supported living apartments in Gateshead. The three-storey building Astell House includes 12 apartments, offices and communal space developed by Home... View Article

Unlocking commercial design potential with sliding door solutions

Operators have an ongoing need to implement flexible design solutions to commercial spaces and sliding doors, with specification support by Häfele, can easily create these multi-purpose spaces. Commercial environments, including retail spaces, offices, as well as hotels, bars and restaurants,... View Article

Knightsbridge Torlan non-corrosive batten passes the acid test

Robust and easy to install, the TorlanComm LED battens from Knightsbridge – one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of wiring accessories and lighting – answers the need for a non-corrosive, energy efficient and high performance lighting in variety of applications from... View Article