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With growing pressure on the UK construction industry to adhere to environmental targets, it has never been more important to understand the journey materials have taken before they arrive on site. At West Fraser’s UK sites, all engineered wood panels... View Article

Social housing landlords face a growing problem – the majority of their tenants have a long term impairment, do not have the adaptations they need¹, yet the housing stock is increasingly (35+% and growing²) flats. Among the biggest problems are... View Article

Outdoor clothing for Autumn and Winter to make you feel warm on the inside. Snickers Workwear’s innovative and sustainable Mid-layer clothing has excellent breathability for efficient body-temperature management when you’re working hard. The body-mapping designs and sustainable fabrics keep you... View Article

Whilst Cavity Trays do not fulfil a passive fire protection function, their position within the cavity means their fire performance has become an important consideration. Cavity trays are a fundamental element of masonry construction. They work to direct any rainwater... View Article

The Lo-Carbon Tempra single room heat recovery unit from ventilation leaders Vent-Axia is offering the ideal solution to tackle condensation and mould this winter for social housing providers. With condensation and mould season upon on, now is the time for social... View Article

There is a plethora of heating controls on the market that architects and new homes designers should carefully select from for their individual requirements. An architect selecting a new boiler for a new home or a new development should purchase... View Article

At Colt, we demand only the highest standards from our maintenance engineers. That’s why, in 2022, we set up the Colt Service Training Centre. This new, state of the art facility enables us to provide the very extensive and detailed... View Article

Airtech, the condensation, mould and radon specialists, is supporting UK Radon Awareness Week (7- 13 November 2022) by giving five important facts about radon. Run by the UK Radon Association, this year’s theme for UK Radon Awareness Week is ‘Give... View Article

ROCKWOOL has launched NyRock® Cavity Slab 032 providing a low lambda, non-combustible stone wool slab for full and partial fill masonry cavities that enables a thinner wall construction. NyRock Cavity Slab 032 has been developed using NyRock technology, the manufacturer’s... View Article

‘Suit Up’ in Layers for consistent comfort and protection in cold and wet weather. You’ll get ‘head to toe’ functionality and protection with Snickers Workwear’s ergonomic base layers, insulating mid layers and weather-protective outer layer clothing. They not only allow... View Article

As the energy crisis continues and households face rising bills, many vulnerable social housing residents are unable to afford adequate heating. Over the years, social housing landlords have worked hard to improve the energy efficiency of their housing stock through... View Article

An innovative A1 fire resistant dash EWI system which protects and enhances architecture without compromise to style, value and lifespan. K Systems launches its first A1 system – A1 Dash. Our innovative A1 fire resistant dash EWI system protects and... View Article

With the provision of fresh, healthy indoor air of key importance right now, SIEGENIA’s AEROPAC positive air ventilation unit provides a quick and simple retrofit option. Many sectors are rightly looking at how best they can keep their environments safe... View Article

Smoke kills twice as many people as fire. Smoke control is a crucial life safety system. It needs to be carefully designed, installed and commissioned properly by fully competent experts. Equally, it must be maintained by competent people who should... View Article

When exposed pipework or services need to be concealed quickly and easily, the Pendock Profiles range is one of the most comprehensive and cost effective available for use in a wide variety of social housing projects and applications. Pendock MX... View Article