LIGNA 2021 supports its exhibitors in these challenging times

LIGNA’s organisers, Deutsche Messe and the German Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers’ Association, are extending the show’s exhibitor early-bird discount period by two months. Early-bird discounts for the show (Hannover, Germany, 10–14 May 2020) now close on July 31, 2020. Christian Pfeiffer,... View Article

Working from home creatively: advice from an architect

Like much of the UK, building products manufacturer, Forterra, has many of its colleagues presently working from home. As Britain enters its fifth week of lockdown, the question of how to be creative, as well as productive, outside your normal... View Article

Futurebuild thanks industry for a successful event

Putting the climate emergency front and centre in 2020 Futurebuild would like to take this opportunity to thank the industry for attending its 2020 event during such a time of uncertainty. There’s no question that this year’s event brought together... View Article

Plans submitted to transform iconic Paisley Building

The JR Group has submitted a detailed planning application to Renfrewshire Council to transform the former TA building on Paisley’s High Street. The Paisley-based construction firm’s extensive proposal will offer state of the art student accommodation for the nearby University... View Article

Introducing Frontier Pitts new Terra Bridge Bollard

With a large range of shallow bollards already within our Planet Bollard range, Frontier Pitts is excited to introduce our shallowest bollard yet! With Bridges around the World already subjected to vehicle attacks by terrorists, both pedestrians and cyclists have... View Article

Simpson Strong-Tie’s fastener range goes premium

Introducing the brand new Premium Fasteners range by leading construction manufacturer Simpson Strong-Tie; featuring superior strength nails and screws to cover almost every application and showcased in the newly released Premium Fasteners Catalogue. Europe’s leading range of superior nails and... View Article

Sustainable steel enamel shower surfaces from Kaldewei

The Kaldewei Cayonoplan shower surface adapts to many different structural requirements. For instance, if adequate height is available it can be installed at floor level or can be easily installed directly on top of the floor tiles. Thanks to 22 different dimensions,... View Article

RWC COVID-19 Response

With the steadily increasing incidence of the COVID-19 virus in the UK and beyond, RWC is closely monitoring the situation and evaluating the impact it will have on our employees, customers, operations and supply chain. We are closely following governmental... View Article

Crawley regenerate Queensway with Resiblock

Crawley Borough Council have placed their trust in Resiblock and the Resiblock Resiecco product, following sealing works of over 2,100m² of paving as part of Queensway Regeneration. The project, which saw Queens Square extended throughout Queensway and The Pavement, saw... View Article

Lifeline for ChildLine

Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, has stepped into help leading children’s charity, ChildLine, with extra funds to help it through the Covid-19 pandemic. The charity, which supports some 800 young people each day, needed an urgent cash injection... View Article

Filtered fresh air vent systems improve air quality and wellbeing

SIEGENIA’s single-unit mechanical vents are a simple, effective solution for planners looking to tackle poor air quality and to enhance inhabitants’ wellbeing by providing clean, allergen-free fresh air. Wellbeing and the creation of “healthy” homes are topics which have gained... View Article