What to look for in heating controls

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

Platon Comfort combats damp and sound for wooden flooring

The Platon Comfort membrane, from Triton Systems, offers a range of benefits in new-build or retrofit situations when installing timber or laminate flooring over concrete as well as screeded surfaces, giving lasting protection. Recently re-launched by the Kent based company... View Article

For Colt engineers, the training never stops

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

The Snickers Workwear ‘Head to Toe’ Layering system

‘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

A smart approach to the energy crisis

Could smart metering technology help ease the financial pain of rising living costs? Insite Energy’s Gareth Copland, considers the pros and cons Navigating a disaster pile-up of a global pandemic followed by worsening energy and cost-of-living crises is proving increasingly... View Article

Design out crime

Matthew McTighe from CAME UK discusses the importance of Secured By Design (SBD) and their role in securing developments around the UK Established in 1989, SBD plays a significant crime prevention role in the planning process to design out crime... View Article

The A1 and Only

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

A guide to the correct paint specification

The finishing touches to a project can make all the difference to the sustainability and safety of dwellings. The Dulux Decorator Centre team looks at how the correct specification of paints and coatings can drive up building efficiency, improve fire... View Article

Conceal pipework, sprinklers & services with Pendock

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

Decarbonise residents’ heating through wave 2 of the SHDF

The government recently announced an energy price cap freeze. However, charity National Energy Action expects that even so, “6.7 million UK households could be…unable to afford to heat their homes to the temperature needed to keep warm and healthy.” It is clear... View Article

What is the Golden Thread in the Building Safety Bill?

What is the Building Safety Bill? The Building Safety Bill was first proposed in 2019 as part of the response to the Grenfell tragedy, which laid bare issues contained within some British residential properties. The central goals of the Building... View Article