Author Archives: Kimberley Musson

IDSystems | Supporting architects and projects for 20 years

2020 marks a milestone for IDSystems as the architectural glazing specialist celebrates 20 years of setting the standards for innovative aluminium doors and windows. Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the postponement of an architects summer garden party to mark the occasion,... View Article

50 years of world leading grass paving product Grasscrete

Grasscrete is a unique building product still specified today and not just for permeable paving qualities but for the environmental green landscape it offers. Wakefield based Grass Concrete Ltd are celebrating 50 years in the construction business, with their world leading... View Article

Controlling influence

From sophisticated users who want the latest wifi controlled options, to elderly or vulnerable people who need the simplest of controls to cope with their system – its vital that there’s a full range of complexity available in today’s heating... View Article

Freefoam support installers with digital tool kit

Freefoam Building Products has released guidelines for PVC installers on how to get ahead with all things digital. As a consequence of the recent pandemic homeowners are spending more time at home and inevitably more time online, so having a... View Article

Safe and reliable bathroom solutions for timber floors

Insulation is at the centre of sustainable energy and is extremely important to incorporate into any renovation project especially in timber structures that are subjected to damp and draughts. The cheapest way to reduce heat loss is to use building... View Article

It’s all under control thanks to Forbo

The newly created “Under Control” collection from Forbo Flooring Systems provides specifiers with a diverse array of flooring products to help control static discharge in sensitive areas of a building. The collection features its popular Colorex tile range, refreshed to... View Article

New Area Sales Manager at SIMONSWERK UK

SIMONSWERK the UK’s leading door hinge manufacturer is delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Beardsmore as Area Sales Manager for the North of the UK. Mark brings with him three years of experience in the architectural ironmongery industry. In... View Article

wedi Nonstep® ProS – the all-round acoustic solution

A modern building now has to perform better than it ever has — reducing its environmental impact, being more energy efficient, looking the part and meeting the requirements of the ever-more critical end user. With noise being one of the... View Article

Snickers’ NEW 4-way stretch trousers give maximum mobility

These NEW slim-fit stretch trousers deliver extreme working comfort all day, every day. Hi-tech fabrics and body-mapping designs in the NEW multi-purpose ALLROUNDWork 4-Way Stretch Trousers from Snickers Workwear ensure maximum working mobility wherever you are on site. The 4-way... View Article

Full flexibility with BLANCO’s CATRIS-S Flexo tap

Homeowners spend a huge 60 per cent of the time in the kitchen on average! With sinks and taps being the most used appliances, it’s important to make sure they look flawless and perform perfectly. The CATRIS-S Flexo in Black... View Article

BAL moves to more environmentally friendly packaging

BAL – market leaders for tiling solutions in the UK – have continued to develop its sustainable business focus with the introduction of more 100 per cent recycled plastic containers. From material sourcing, through to product launch, the environment impacts... View Article

Do you need to update the fuse box in your house

Most people can easily locate the fuse box (or consumer unit) in their homes. This is often found around the front of the property. The fuse box regulates every electric circuit in your home which makes it the place you... View Article

Safe and effective fun paving ideas for schools

Fun paving ideas for schools should touch on safety as well as aesthetics. Discover reliable SureSet products and learn how you can use them outdoors. Fun Paving Ideas for Schools Whether it is a new project or a refurbishment, installing... View Article

Future-proofing your ‘Forever Home’

As the owner of a stairlift company who’s also about to embark on a self-build project, I thought now was the perfect time to write this article. Like many of you reading this, I have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build... View Article

Building homes for an aging population

Bungalows and single storey dwellings have always been the preferred choice for the over 60’s. However, more people than ever are choosing to stay in their existing homes and release equity rather than downsizing to a bungalow or residential care... View Article

Staircase Widths. Future Proofing for Stairlifts.

Believe it or not, there’s no minimum width requirement for a domestic staircase. Part M of the building regulations defines minimum widths for direct fire escapes and disabled access but not for standard domestic staircases. When designing a residential property... View Article