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Setcrete Rapid Set Repair Mortar repairs damaged or worn concrete in just 30 minutes. The water-mix mortar can be used internally or externally and applied up to 25mm thick on horizontal surfaces or 10mm on vertical surfaces. It is suitable... View Article

Navigating the often-complex process of choosing the correct passive fire protection system for a project can be a challenge but thanks to leading speciality chemical manufacturer Sika, specifiers can take advantage of a range of in-house support services including product... View Article

The FUHR autotronic 834 lock has been added to Carl F Groupco’s suite of SmartSecure electronic door locking and access control solutions. As one of the most important additions to the company’s upcoming 2021 catalogue, the highly versatile hybrid product... View Article

F. Ball and Co. Ltd. has launched Stopgap Micro Rapid, a new ultra-smooth, flexible, rapid-drying floor finishing compound for creating a flawlessly smooth subfloor finish. Stopgap Micro Rapid can be applied to a seamless feathered edge to fill indentations formed... View Article

Snickers Workwear = Comfort = Wellbeing and Improved Performance. Everyone wants to be cool, and comfortable at work this summer – and to do their bit for saving the planet. That’s why Snickers Workwear has integrated improved 37.5® fabric technology and... View Article

Roof systems manufacturer, Marley has launched a new roof fire barrier to help prevent the spread of fire between adjoining properties, allowing specifiers to add an additional safety layer to roofing projects to keep both people and properties protected. Marley... View Article

Roof systems manufacturer, Marley is enhancing its roofing portfolio with the acquisition of Viridian Solar Ltd, the UK’s leading supplier of roof integrated solar panels. With demand for sustainable energy solutions on the increase, this strategic acquisition ensures Marley can... View Article

Where fire sprinkler systems are being retro-fitted in social housing tower blocks and flats, Encasement’s ‘Versa’ range provides a cost effective, durable and easy-fit solution when boxing-in surface mounted fire sprinkler pipework. Manufactured from pre-formed FSC® certified plywood and pre-finished... View Article

Aluminium fenestration solutions from Senior Architectural Systems have helped create a warm and welcoming accommodation scheme for the students of Arts University Bournemouth. Senior’s patented low U-value PURe® aluminium windows and PURe® SLIDE aluminium doors have been installed alongside the... View Article

The challenge In many residential blocks of flats, an old lift can become a headache for the building’s property manager and residents alike. Like all electromechanical pieces of equipment, lifts have a certain lifespan. After 15 years or so, the... View Article

Smart pest monitoring system marks one year of real-world operations, detecting bed bugs in 94.2% of cases In its first year of operation, Spotta’s monitoring and detection system identified bed bugs in 94.2% of cases, significantly reducing the number of... View Article

Aico are delighted to announce that their Ei1000G SmartLINK Gateway has been awarded ‘Best Health and Safety Product’ at the Housebuilder Product Awards 2021. The Housebuilder Product Awards were launched in 2013 to celebrate excellence in the products and systems... View Article

With home and kitchen renovations on the rise, Königstone has seen a substantial increase in sales for the sleek Dakota worktop surface. Dakota is a colour option in the KönigQuartz range which is guaranteed to add an enticing twist to kitchen spaces. The impressive... View Article

Our years of experience and knowledge have taught us that often, the smallest changes have the potential to make the greatest impact, which is why we love what we do. Whether the goal is to enable someone to live safely... View Article

Aside from the inconvenience and expense of repair or replacement, a damaged door closer can render a fire door inoperable, exposing tenants and occupants to risk. Highly visible, surface-mounted door closers are an obvious target for removal, vandalism and misuse.... View Article

In response to the construction industry’s drive to build a more sustainable future, Sika’s Roofing experts are hosting a live online launch event for its new Green Roof systems on 1 June 2021. All attendees will be in with a... View Article

Bryn Bragl is a vanguard development in South Wales where 14 homes were built to become one of the first energy-positive social housing schemes in Wales. The development by Wales & West and Zenergy Design, includes four one-bedroom flats, eight... View Article

Advanced’s latest line of EasySafe low-voltage, LED emergency luminaires and exit signs offers higher performance and greater energy efficiency benefits than ever before. All EasySafe products are designed to work with LuxIntelligent, Advanced’s emergency light testing system. Powered directly from... View Article

Want to build a closer connection with your tenants? Making resident communication smarter, faster and more inclusive, Intratone’s brand-new Interactive Digital Noticeboard enables housing managers to easily keep tenants informed and engaged. With the Interactive Digital Noticeboard, housing managers can... View Article

Spotta gives you early warning of bed bugs, enabling you to act with pinpoint accuracy and speed. Any property can get bed bugs, but detecting them early will ensure they don’t cause disturbance to your residents, and let you reduce... View Article