Leak resistant wet rooms upstairs as well as down

Wet rooms in upper floors are seen as normal in hotels, and yet there is still some hesitancy in fitting them upstairs in a domestic setting. With demand for inclusive bathrooms increasing year on year, Stuart Reynolds, UK Marketing &... View Article

Gilberts helps protect twin towers

An “iconic” site that has been transformed into high rise, high specification living for young professionals is a showcase for the latest in modern methods of construction – including its fire protection. The Coventry development – named Elliotts Yard after... View Article

Ny and improved stone wool insulation

The ROCKWOOL NyRock® range delivers the most thermally efficient stone wool insulation currently available in the UK and Ireland✝. Discover NyRock This is Ny and improved stone wool insulation. Low-lambda value of 0.032 W/mK Non-combustible Euroclass A1 reaction-to-fire classification Proven... View Article

Designer Contracts – a trusted partner to housebuilders

Designer Contracts are one of the UK’s largest flooring contractors, their unrivalled national supply and installation service is delivered via their 15 regional warehouses and supported by their own national distribution centre that holds in excess of £3m worth of... View Article

How can early engagement help to improve fire safety performance?

Neil Kirwin, Southern Specification Manager at SFS, discusses why engaging with building product manufactures can help to improve fire safety performance. Earlier engagement in technical design with building product manufacturers certainly helps to reduce the complexity of dealing with fire... View Article

The Aico|HomeLINK Community Awards to return for 2024

After the success of their first Community Awards in 2022, Aico|HomeLINK are bringing this spectacular event back for its second year, returning on Thursday 18th of April 2024, at the International Convention Centre Birmingham. Hosted by Carl Jones, who presents... View Article

REVEALED: The Dulux Colour of the Year 2024

For 21 years, Dulux has been keeping the world of design on tenterhooks with the reveal of its highly anticipated Colour of the Year. Always on-trend yet practical, Dulux colour experts and international design professionals delve into the global mood... View Article

Sourcing heritage style products the modern way

Thanks to Building Superstore, contractors no longer have to wait an age for the heritage style products they need. The online builders’ merchant can offer short lead times and fast deliveries on a wide range of solutions for period buildings and... View Article

Metcor Environmental shortlisted for Contractor of the Year

Often regarded as the ‘fourth utility service’, Metcor Environmental, formerly Metro Mechanical Services, has been shortlisted as a finalist for the UK National Contractor of the Year in the National Drainage Awards. Daniel Bradley, Business Development Director for the Metcor... View Article

Quintex Pro is There for Fast Refurbishments

With a textile back that makes it easy to install, Beauflor® Quintex Pro sheet vinyl flooring is there when a fast refurbishment for housing is needed. With the Decent Homes Standard stating that floors should be in good condition, safe... View Article

Vent-Axia Recommends Key Actions to take this World Ventilation Day

Leading ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia welcomes the second World Ventilation Day, #WorldVentil8Day, a day dedicated to recognising and promoting the importance of ventilation and indoor air quality (IAQ). Taking place on Wednesday 8th November 2023, this year’s theme is Breathe Better, Live... View Article