With new legislation in November, developments will incorporate a mandatory 30-year biodiversity management covenant. With a long-term legal requirement that could see developers penalised for failures, it is important to consider suitable management. There are two management options typically used... View Article

With Flow Through Vessels & Mixcal Careflo Plus® TMV Visit altecnic.co.uk for more information How does a Flow Through Expansion Vessel Work? In this blog, we explore in detail the role of a flow through expansion vessel and its role... View Article

For over 200 years zinc has been used to protect buildings from the elements in not only an aesthetically attractive fashion but also by providing excellent durability and very limited maintenance. This is true whether thinking about the traditional zinc... View Article

Paint expert Dulux Trade has supported the design of two new multi-sensory classrooms at Firwood High School, Woodbridge Academy in Bolton. To ensure a comfortable and inclusive learning environment for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, Dulux Trade drew... View Article

Norcros Rock-Tite Exterior Porcelain & Stone System was developed specifically to appeal to self-builders and DIYers, who want an easy-to-use system for installing popular 20mm porcelain tiles externally on patios and terraces. Brett Corcoran of TC Fencing & Landscaping, who... View Article

The soaring popularity of glass balustrades has seen F.H. Brundle supply a growing range of outstanding balustrade products, suitable for a huge array of different projects and properties, as well as budgets. Now our Pro-Railing® range of solid glass stand-off... View Article

Project description Part of the Kampus project to regenerate Manchester’s Canal Street and surrounding areas, the Minto & Turner Building, a former cotton warehouse, is a well known local landmark situated on the Rochdale canal in the centre of the city. A... View Article

A multinational team led by RENOLIT ALKORPLAN roofing products replaced 11,000 square meters of PVC membrane from the roof of the exhibition centre and delivered them to a recycling facility in Germany. Compared to incineration, the economic savings reached 33%... View Article

LAMILUX are proud to introduce our Passivhaus Flat Roof Skylights and Glass Roof System – an essential feature in the design and construction of Passivhaus buildings. We recognise that rigorous new targets require architects and contractors to apply new methodologies... View Article

In June this year, building regulation changes meant that new build homes must reduce their carbon emissions by 31%, and the current U-Value of ground floors must lower from 0.25W/m²K to 0.18W/m²K. Will your projects remain compliant? WarmFloor Pro, the... View Article

Lignacite, a leading UK manufacturer of sustainable concrete blocks, is celebrating this month, following the launch of its new Building Matters podcast. Bringing together the construction industry’s best and brightest minds, it aims to shape the future of the sector... View Article

Lignacite, a leading UK manufacturer of sustainable concrete blocks, is celebrating this month, following the launch of its new Building Matters podcast. Bringing together the construction industry’s best and brightest minds, it aims to shape the future of the sector... View Article

Often overlooked, the garage is an important part of your home so when choosing a new garage door it’s important to select a door that is suitable for the space available and provides the flexibility to use your garage as... View Article

In challenging economic times, prospective house buyers want even greater value for money, seeking light filled homes that hold their market value, and which are cheap to run. This means that low energy bills and minimal maintenance are high on... View Article

Panel specialist, West Fraser, trading as Norbord, has produced a 90-second video demonstrating the CaberMDF manufacturing process at the company’s Cowie plant in Scotland. The video can be watched on West Fraser’s YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=am_BCnWAqBQ The clip outlines the... View Article

In a short video launched by West Fraser, trading as Norbord, the panel product specialist demonstrates how its sturdy CaberFloor is made at the huge Cowie facility near Stirling, Scotland. The video is available on West Fraser’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yfo8ZyfBRg... View Article