The housing crisis is well documented and the sector is falling short of the number of built houses needed to solve the supply and demand problem. With the scarcity of skilled workers, new regulatory requirements and shortage of critical materials,... View Article

We are giving customers who use our products the chance to win a prize every day from the 1st to the 24th December* as part of our 24 Days of Christmas promotion. We are giving away prizes ranging from 50″ Samsung... View Article

Designer Contracts developed a hattrick of inspirational showhomes when developers Keepmoat Yorkshire East chose to work with the company’s design team at its Kestrel Gardens, Barnsley site. Kestrel Gardens sits just two miles from the centre of Barnsley. With all... View Article

What better way to take in the beauty of the Channel seascape than from the top of a coastal tower, perched on a rocky outcrop in St Catherine’s Bay? Such a topspot would need some form of access, a suitable... View Article

Ideal Standard has launched a new interactive washrooms brochure and solutions finder, helping architects create beautiful, sustainable washrooms in a new era of hygiene with its holistic portfolio of design and performance-led commercial products. Architects and designers can quickly input... View Article

With a greater focus on sustainability throughout supply chains and increased consumer awareness of eco performance from brands, it is more important than ever to support sustainability through innovation. Sophie Weston, channel marketing manager at Geberit, explores the role of... View Article

Birkdale’s DuraPost® steel fence post and composite gravel board system has been used to create a clear boundary between a local business and housing development in North West Ireland. Specified due to its block aesthetic and durability, the gravel boards helped... View Article

Mineral ceiling tiles by Zentia feature in a new extension to VELUX UK and Ireland’s HQ in Scotland. Ceiling systems by leading UK manufacturer Zentia were specified for a new £7.7 million extension to the UK and Ireland headquarters of... View Article

Beko washing machines with AquaTech® technology clean your clothes in a quicker and gentler way without sacrificing wash performance. Water and detergent cascade from the top of the drum to replace harsh drum movements, resulting in a wash that is... View Article

National Ventilation, a leading UK-based ventilation manufacturer and supplier, has launched a new whole-house ventilation design service for design and build projects, with a dedicated new specification team. Aimed at architects, developers and builders with developments of 100 plots or... View Article

Leading Inherent Defects Insurance (Structural Warranty) provider, Build-Zone, has confirmed it has signed an exclusive deal with another A-Rated insurer this week, strengthening its offering even further. Read More Structural warranty and latent defects insurance Build-Zone offers an extensive range... View Article

Luceco has recently launched a new publication demonstrating the range and diversity of their LED luminaires. They have showcased new fittings servicing the healthcare, education, retail, hospitality, industrial and commercial industry sectors. Notable luminaires include Sigma and Callisto as well... View Article

Superplan Zero, is the latest shower surface from Kaldewei, providing a completely floor-level finish. When creating Superplan Zero, Kaldewei took into account the customer requests which led to the creation of a product that is totally flat to the floor,... View Article

After the sudden death of CEO Anton Sanders in January 2021, the management of DKG, the parent company of Keller Kitchens, was operated on an interim basis by Toine van Rooij (Chief Executive Officer), Boy Salverda (Chief Financial Officer) and Ron van... View Article

ESG Switchable is an outstanding range of LCD privacy glass, from ESG Group, the UK’s foremost independent glass processor. ESG Switchable transforms from optically clear to opaque, and back again, at the touch of a switch, and can be combined... View Article

What do the following trade packages all have in common? They all have a design and buildability interface with the Underfloor Heating and Subfloor Package! For a package that is comparatively small (typically between 2-5% of total build cost) this... View Article