Designer Contracts moves to new HQ

The UK’s largest flooring contractor, Designer Contracts has moved into new headquarters, four times the size of its former premises. The impressive space, located in Chesterfield, boasts 8,000 sq ft, with room to accommodate 50 people plus meeting and conference... View Article

Designer Contracts helps hospice’s emergency appeal

Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, has stepped in to help a local charity’s emergency appeal. The company has donated a further £10,000 to Ashgate Hospice which is based near to the company’s Chesterfield headquarters. The boost towards the... View Article

Flamco launches XStream

Flamco has introduced XStream – a new approach to air and dirt separation. The removal of air and dirt is essential for a good and efficient heating system. This exciting new air and dirt separation system comes with a whopping... View Article

ESi – helping you remain in control of your heating

ESI Controls is taking a lead in offering the latest, quality heating controls. It now offers its best-selling RTP4RF (Programmable RF Room Stat) with OpenTherm technology, ensuring greater energy efficiency and cheaper energy bills whilst offering protection to your boiler.... View Article

Glidevale Protect – here to support and supply!

As the construction industry adapts to the changing environment due to COVID-19, and with supply chains reviewing ways of working to keep their employees and customers safe, we wanted to make you aware that Glidevale Protect is open for business.... View Article

Recording, scheduling and managing repairs

Orchard AccuServ Repairs and Maintenance offers an all-in-one client and cost management solution for recording, scheduling and managing repairs. It combines comprehensive repair management, auto job scheduling, stock control and reporting with integrated mobile working to enable greater control, productivity... View Article

An opportunity our industry MUST take

With an open Government-led consultation to review the ban on the use of combustible materials in and on the external walls of buildings, Paul Richards, Managing Director of Aquarian Cladding Systems, discusses why a balanced explanation is needed to enable... View Article

Welcome pop ups from the Window Company (Contracts)

A new ‘phone popping’ solution, similar to the type used by doctors, schools and top restaurants to enable them to accurately identify patients, parents and even diners when they call, is enabling The Window Company (Contracts) to deliver an even... View Article

Discovering property management software

LISTEN HERE Property management software is a program made to help acquire and maintain property portfolios, which can be incredibly useful for landlords, letting agents and property managers. Jodie Deakin of Decorus for Sage explains its uses and benefits Property... View Article

Exercising fire safety with due diligence

BAFE Fire Safety Register discusses the importance of quality fire safety in housing management As we approach the third anniversary of the tragic Grenfell Tower Fire, premises management teams need to fully understand their legal (and ethical) obligations in keeping... View Article

Holistic sustainability for windows or doors

Martin McCrimmon of CMS Window Systems explains why window and door specifications need to take a holistic view on sustainability for wider social and environmental benefits. The performance capabilities of today’s advanced window and door systems – when designed, manufactured... View Article

Showering solutions

Providing the best showering solutions for refurbishments is arguably more complex than ever before, given the range of choice today. Ann Boardman of Saniflo UK explains how shower cubicles can help. Remember the days when being a student generally meant... View Article

Bluetooth network controls

DANLERS’ range of “Casambi-enabled” occupancy detectors use Bluetooth Low Energy communication to control lighting without the need for any wiring between the controls and the luminaires. Any number of Casambi-enabled luminaires and controls in a building will automatically form a... View Article