Author Archives: Kimberley Musson

Discover how brick innovation takes architecture to a new level

Innovative brick design and manufacturing techniques are transforming the material’s capability to act as a beautiful, imaginative and versatile canvas for building design. Now is the time to think differently about the boundless creative possibilities the humble brick can bring... View Article

Colour trend sparks new Onduline cladding and roofing range

A trend towards more visually pleasing warehousing and industrial and agricultural buildings has seen Onduline Building Products launch a colourful new cladding and roofing solution. ONDUPLAST COLOUR is an opaque fibreglass sheet with a special polyester film that gives the... View Article

Proper handwashing requires effective, thorough hand drying

Bobrick’s new 3-in-1 combination unit accommodates diverse hand drying preferences to ensure appropriate hygiene. Bobrick is proud to offer novel solutions to satisfy today’s needs—and tomorrow’s. Among Bobrick’s newest solutions are its 3-in-1 TrimLineSeries™ combination units, which combine a paper... View Article

Save up to 26% of time and 7% of costs

Building with the Kingspan TEK® Building System, over traditional masonry construction, can save you up to 26% of time on the construction programme and up to 7% of total construction costs. Structural Insulation Panels (SIPs) are amongst the most popular... View Article

LAMILUX launch BIM model for the flat glass roof PR60

Flat glass atrium rooflights are a popular choice for architectural building design. LAMILUX are excited to announce the extension of their BIM portfolio to now include their PR60 model as a flat glass roof. The newest BIM model from LAMILUX,... View Article

How to add value to your home

The housing market may have taken a downturn at the start of the year, but things are on the up – in part thanks to the Government’s stamp duty holiday. If you’re thinking of putting your house on the market... View Article

Three costs to consider when buying a house

Buying a house is a time of great excitement as you plan the ways you want to decorate, the memories you’ll make, and the endless possibilities that lie ahead. But like any investment, there are certain costs to consider that... View Article

Setcrete Latex proves popular choice for builders

Setcrete Latex is a low odour, self-smoothing floor levelling compound for use in light to medium traffic internal areas prior to the installation of new floorcoverings. It is suitable for use over a wide range of absorbent subfloor types including... View Article

Panasonic welcomes new government-backed Green Homes Grant

Following on from the new ‘Boris’ slogan ‘Build, Build, Build’ to help kick start the UK economy, in July 2020 Chancellor Rishi Sunak, announced a new Green Homes Grant of £2bn. Providing access to funding for sustainable and energy efficient... View Article

Sapphire balcony technology cuts construction time

Sapphire’s Glide-On™ technology has enabled smooth and timely installation of over 200 balconies at Bouygues’ Pontoon Dock development in London, helping cut the full site programme by four months. Project challenges included combining the client’s design needs with the benefits... View Article

One stop shop from Designer Contracts

With encouraging news that stamp duty is now frozen on property valued up to £500k until March 2021, Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, is ready to help its customers with the predicted rush from buyers looking for a... View Article