Building Regulations amendment – combustible materials

Please be advised the Government has amended the Building Regulations to prohibit the use of combustible materials in the external walls of buildings in England over 18 metres that contain at least one dwelling. The Building (Amendment) Regulations 2018 includes... View Article

The new FIREPRO® Book: Now available

The latest version of the ROCKWOOL FIREPRO Book is now available to download. This guide provides free access to a wide variety of technical data and installation guidance across the entire FIREPRO range of passive fire protection products. Here’s what’s... View Article

Pendock’s versatile washroom solutions

Originally launched 18 years ago, the Pendock Washroom brand is used in a range of sectors, including education, retail, health, leisure and public buildings, and includes five cubicle systems, plus IPS duct panels and wash troughs. Vanity units and accessories for each cubicle... View Article

2023 – Top Picks for Wastewater and Sewage Pumping Systems

Here are the very latest product developments and services for 2023 selected by leading Berkshire based independent wastewater and sewage pumping specialist Pump Technology Ltd.     Benchmark for commercial sewage pumping. EffluMaxi / Compli 400. Click here to view... View Article

Britannia brick slips contributes to sustainability

Brick is the traditional building material in the UK and although architectural styles may come and go, brick seems to be a constant. There are however limitations to the use of whole bricks, particularly as they require a lot of... View Article

F. Ball chosen for Cairo Hospital installation

A high-performance levelling compound and adhesives from F. Ball and Co. Ltd. have been chosen to install floorcoverings in the Middle East and Africa’s principal healthcare and research centre for the treatment of burns and trauma, the Ahl Masr Hospital... View Article

Innovative subframe solutions by CLAD-LINE

CLAD-LINE has positioned itself at the forefront of innovative design, to become one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of extruded aluminium non-combustible subframe systems, developing a complete set of facade framing solutions for the cladding market. CLAD-LINE aim to simplify... View Article

Drainage solutions for modular buildings from Saniflo

There is no doubt that modular buildings are flavour of the month. A flexible, adaptable solution for new buildings in both the public and private sector, off-site construction is typically 50% faster – and up to 35% cheaper – than standard... View Article

How to make a building smarter?

Smart building solutions have stemmed from discussions around sustainability and innovation. They’re integral end products of the Internet of Things, with hardware and software being integrated into buildings to implement intelligent solutions. Smart buildings are tailored to the user’s requirements,... View Article