The sector is absolutely critical to the health and wellbeing of the country and yet it could run far more efficiently and safely. Housing is run by many good people doing their best to maintain the quality of the properties... View Article

As consultations around the Government’s new Future Buildings Standard close, VEKA Plc’s Technical Director, Paul Kennington, applauds plans to make homes more energy efficient but questions whether the vexed issue of ventilation has been solved. The results are in; over... View Article

SALTO Systems has launched a newly-redesigned website that offers detailed product information, enhanced industry vertical focus, and covers the latest technology and electronic advances for SALTO platforms, technology, and services. The new site places a large emphasis on the visitor... View Article

Hand-formed Crème bricks from high quality manufacturer, Vandersanden, are core to the design vision behind Westbourne Park Baptist Church, a recently completed mixed-use development in West London, designed by award-winning architects, Allies and Morrison. A Baptist church was first established... View Article

Fastening technology specialist EJOT has upgraded its range of ETA-approved through-bolts – also known as anchor bolts or wedge anchors – with the launch of its new BA Plus range of Option 1 anchors, suitable for both cracked and non-cracked... View Article

The “best yet” is how Gilberts Blackpool is describing its latest range of smoke evacuation dampers for multi-storey buildings. The UK’s market leader in the sector, Gilberts is taking its reputation to new heights with its new Series 60 smoke... View Article

Aico are pleased to announce the official Kitemark certification of their SmartLINK Gateway from the British Standards Institution (BSI). This is a significant accolade for market leader in domestic Fire and Carbon Monoxide protection Aico, as the SmartLINK Gateway is... View Article

An exciting project to create a seven-story modular building featuring a series of modern New York apartments has been fitted out with the high-performing Wraptite® airtight membrane. The superior airtightness performance of Wraptite from the A. Proctor Group is an... View Article

Brick slip cladding systems have many applications and are often used in situations where constructing a traditional masonry wall would be problematic. One such instance is above an intersecting roof line to the gable wall on a timber frame building... View Article

In light of the government closing its Green Homes Grant, Panasonic has announced an extension to its own Green Cashback Schemes to provide installers and homeowners with a longer period to benefit from this generous scheme. Now extended for a... View Article

Rockpanel external facades have been installed at twin seven storey blocks as the leading specialists continue to transform projects throughout the UK where regulations regarding buildings over 18 metres mean all components in the external wall must now meet or... View Article

Construction Products Group (CPG) has completed the second stage of a £20 million investment package, designed to bring next generation manufacturing capability and enhanced customer service to its world-leading brands. Part of leading global company RPM, CPG (UK) is one... View Article

The concrete blocks come in different sizes and densities the variation is wide and the concrete blocks price range varies as well. Some builders merchants offer different sizes of concrete blocks like MGN Builders Merchants for instance they have an... View Article

The sheet material is the most widely used material by architects and interior designers in a residence. Fashionable cabinetry increases its worth. But it is well known that solid sheet wood material expands and contracts to depend upon its surrounding... View Article

Bi-colour bathtubs are a must-have statement piece for modern bathrooms. The Classic Duo Oval from Kaldewei is the perfect example of this trend. With its simple oval shape and coloured panelling that surrounds the elegant steel enamel bathtub it creates... View Article

SIMONSWERK is Europe’s leading hinge manufacturer with a history spanning more than 130 years in the manufacture of high quality brass, aluminium and stainless steel hinges for doors and windows. SIMONSWERK UK provides the architectural ironmongery and builders hardware industries... View Article

The Schöck Isokorb structural thermal break is universally recognised for its capability with balcony design detailing. But less widely known for its ability to dramatically improve facade thermal performance. After the Second World War the Elephant and Castle district of... View Article

By adopting the Fernox Express Inhibitor Test and Water Test App, housing association Magna Housing has been able to dramatically streamline its ability to service central heating systems. The combination of solutions is now set to be rolled out across... View Article

Methven’s new tapware and showering range meets energy saving targets and complies with Part G water conservation regulations. With a choice of stylish taps that deliver four to six litres per minute and showers with a flow rate of up... View Article

Setcrete Rapid Set Repair Mortar repairs damaged or worn concrete in just 30 minutes. The water-mix mortar can be used internally or externally and applied up to 25mm thick on horizontal surfaces or 10mm on vertical surfaces. It is suitable... View Article