by Niall Deiraniya, general manager, DRU Fires UK The Coronavirus pandemic has seen many people confined to their homes over the spring and summer. One positive outcome is that spending on home improvements has held up, and autumn is when... View Article

The UK government’s pledge to ‘build back better’ rightly puts sustainable construction at the heart of the UK’s COVID-19 recovery. To meet ambitious carbon targets, there must be a greater focus on the whole life carbon impact of building materials.... View Article

Products from Marley Plumbing & Drainage are being used in Plymouth’s new multi-million pound museum, gallery and archive, The Box, thanks to the products’ reliability and the design support offered by the manufacturer. A major redevelopment scheme, and a symbol... View Article

The iconic St David’s Building on the University of Wales Lampeter site is Wales’ oldest University building. Built between 1822 and 1857 the Grade II listed building has witnessed great change over the last two centuries and today houses the... View Article

UltraScape are constantly innovating and driving change to provide expert and specialist paving materials that meet and exceed the ever-evolving demands of the industry. With this in mind, they are delighted to present perma-bed, a new and unique permeable bedding... View Article

Titon are excited to announce that once again they are finalists in no less than TWO categories in the 2020 HVR Awards to be held virtually next month. The Titon FireSafe® Air Brick is a finalist in both the DOMESTIC... View Article

Designer Contracts has been named an ‘Eco Contractor’ by a leading UK flooring manufacturer. The company, the UK’s largest contract flooring provider, has received a Gold Award from eco-engineered underlay specialists Texfelt in recognition of an outstanding environmental achievement –... View Article

Inspired by the typical roofs found in Mediterranean cities, BOW is a collection of large curved tiles in a range of on-trend colourways. Designed by Harmony Design, the collection measures at 150 x 450mm and stands out for its relief... View Article

A zinc clad roof or wall is no different to any other building envelope, the correct details must be designed and followed on site. It could be argued that zinc requires a higher level of detailing due to the durability... View Article

A dynamic South Coast start-up has won the exclusive contract to distribute cutting-edge German heating technology to the UK. Energy Carbon supplies fast, cost-effective, and energy-efficient heating technology developed over six years by experts from the University of Stuttgart, working... View Article

A raft of new evidence on airborne transmission of COVID-19 has made ventilation indoors a top priority. In July over 200 researchers called for the world to take more precautions against the airborne transmission of COVID-19. WHO then published guidance on... View Article

In recent years, the phrase ‘human-centric lighting’ has become prevalent. It is not uncommon for lighting design services or artificial lighting products to be offered as ‘human-centric’. As good as some artificial lighting is, however, no electric light source has... View Article

After months of disruption, we are all trying to navigate the ‘new normal’ but for various reasons, not everyone is heading back to the office to work the usual nine to five. Instead many are choosing loft conversions as a... View Article

Aluminium guttering and drainage system specialist Marley Alutec has produced a bespoke Evoke fascia, soffit and coping system for a customer’s property in Grantham. After working closely with the homeowner and recommending an installer for the work, Marley Alutec delivered... View Article

How do you ensure a fresh, comfortable environment in an internal space the size of 11 football pitches, which can accommodate the transfer of  up to 55million people a year? You turn to the locally-based, national experts in air movement.... View Article

LVT floors from IVC Commercial have been used in one of Manchester’s latest build-to-rent projects, Affinity Living Trinity Riverside. Affinity Living Trinity Riverside offers luxurious PRS accommodation across a mixture of studios, one, two and three-bedroom apartments with 15 different... View Article

Megaman has launched a new comprehensive range of easy to install emergency lighting solutions. Offering a variety of lighting systems from emergency slim bulkheads to spotlights and downlights, Megaman’s TEMPUS® Emergency Lighting Series accommodates a wide range of applications including... View Article

Taps in a range of metallics in subtle brushed finishes are trending for 2020 Gone are the days when your choice of tap colour was high shine chrome or high shine chrome. Taps with matt or brushed finishes are flooding... View Article

Now that the weather’s turned and we’re all tempted to turn the heating back on, it’s the perfect moment to consider your home’s heating needs and whether your current configuration is up to the job. In today’s modern homes, whether... View Article

The plug-in helps architects, specifiers and consultants save time when designing systems to protect mechanical piping, allowing them to configure the correct stonewool insulation for compliance with BS 5422. With PAROC’s BIM Tool, designing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)... View Article