From the moment you exchange contracts, you’re responsible for your plot and anyone on site. Standard home insurance won’t cover new‑build or self‑build projects, leaving you exposed to costly risks. Why You Need Specialist Site Insurance Standard home insurance typically... View Article

Pipe boxing from UK Boxings provide a simple, practical and economic solution for concealing, heating system, boiler, and fire sprinkler pipework while also helping reduce installation time and save money on site. Widely used in ongoing RMI programmes to cover interior heating... View Article

The leading heat loss calculator and radiator sizing software package used by installers and specifiers across the UK heating sector has been updated and is now even more comprehensive and simple to use for installers and specifiers. There are improvements... View Article

The first UK manufactured shower tray incorporating energy-saving waste water heat recovery for showers (WWHRS) technology is now available. Introducing the Recoup HeatDeck™, a shower tray using Mira Showers’ Flight technology integrated with a high-performance Recoup copper heat exchanger. As... View Article

Forbo Flooring Systems is proud to introduce a new sustainable vinyl solution – Sphera Elite b+. Containing 43% recycled and bio-based content in its PVC, Sphera Elite b+ takes the manufacturer’s commitment to people and planet even further, with a... View Article

Reflecting the continued growth and diversification of the business, Style has rebranded as Style Group, expanding its partitions and moveable wall expertise to include an Acoustic Solutions range. The new name brings together a comprehensive interior solutions portfolio under a... View Article

For over two decades, Style Group has supported the evolution of London ExCeL Exhibition Centre, delivering large-scale movable wall solutions across all three phases of development. Phase 3 continues this long-standing relationship, delivered in partnership with Grimshaw Architects and McLaren... View Article

Premier Forest Products has acquired engineered timber specialist National Timber Systems (NTS), strengthening and enhancing its timber engineering capability and solutions across the UK. National Timber Systems was previously part of National Timber Group England Ltd, which entered administration in... View Article

Designing, specifying and building hard landscaping schemes for housing developments can be challenging. To help address this, Tobermore has introduced Create & Construct, a market-leading support hub for housebuilders. In the second article in our series, Krisa Montgomery, Housebuilding Team... View Article

Across healthcare, secure facilities and inclusive-design settings, shower selection can be complicated. User needs vary widely, compliance requirements are exacting, and installation programmes can be constrained by time, cost and operational risk. Horne Engineering’s pre-plumbed shower systems are designed to... View Article

Magna Housing is proud to announce that it has become one of the first organisations to achieve Aico’s Housing Professional Quality Standard, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to delivering exceptional safety, quality, and service for its customers. Aico,... View Article

Water saving expert Cistermiser, is urging the construction and facilities sector to accelerate action on water efficiency, leakage prevention and smarter water management, following reports that England could face an extreme drought in 2026. The warning has prompted comparisons with... View Article

Recoup Waste Water Heat Recovery for Showers (WWHRS) saves up to 60% of the energy per shower use. Shower heat energy goes down the drain, WWHRS extracts that energy using it to preheat cold water that feeds the shower and/or... View Article

From world-renowned venues to regional theatres, Harlequin designs and installs performance floors and stages built to last. Working in collaboration with stage engineers, architects and theatre consultants, Harlequin delivers bespoke stage systems and refurbishment services that meet the rigorous demands... View Article

Nick Bratt, National Technical Sales Manager at tile adhesive manufacturer Palace Chemicals considers some pointers which will help specifiers avoid problems. More detail on these and other issues is contained in the company’s RIBA-approved CPD entitled: Successful specification of wall... View Article

Façade cladding producer Rockpanel has launched its most tactile and realistic façade solution to date: the Rockpanel Woods Textured collection, a breakthrough that brings the look and feel of natural timber to life, with the lasting performance of stone. Crafted... View Article

Water leaks are one of the most persistent and costly challenges in social housing. From hidden pipe failures to slow drips that go unnoticed for months, leaks can cause extensive damage to buildings, disrupt tenants’ lives, and place a heavy... View Article