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Bridging the construction gender gap: 7 strategies to attract more women to the industry

Friday, 2nd February 2024

While women have made significant strides in various professional fields, the construction industry remains largely male-dominated. According to recent statistics, only 15% of construction workers are female. This glaring gender gap not only limits the industry’s potential but also overlooks the... View Article

No need to compromise: How advances in powder coating technology are ‘unlocking’ architect’s design potential

Friday, 2nd February 2024

Delivering bold, beautiful, but resilient buildings is an age-old challenge for architects, particularly in today’s climate, when so much emphasis is placed on balancing visual appeal with structural performance. Architects want to ensure their creations are a cut above the... View Article

Mira Showers introduces new Select Flex: pioneering inclusive design for an enhanced accessible shower experience

Friday, 2nd February 2024

Mira Showers, the UK’s leading shower manufacturer, is delighted to introduce the new Mira Select Flex: a mixer shower designed in partnership with the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) to support a wide range of accessibility needs. This... View Article

Connect with modern nature: Forbo’s new Marmoleum solid collection

Friday, 2nd February 2024

Building on the success of its climate positive Marmoleum flooring, Forbo Flooring Systems continues to push forward, updating the Marmoleum Solid collection to support the enduring trend for contemporary interiors that connect with modern nature. Refreshed and contemporary, the new... View Article

Taking the customer experience to new heights: UNStudio completes new Flagship Store for Huawei in Shanghai

Friday, 2nd February 2024

UNStudio has partnered with Huawei, a leading Chinese pioneer in information and communications technology and smart products, to design their new flagship store in Shanghai. The aim is to create a distinct and user-driven customer experience. Working in close collaboration... View Article

A perfect blend of innovation and affordability: Introducing Beko’s award-winning AeroPerfect™ range of built-in ovens

Friday, 2nd February 2024

Winner of 10 Which? Best Built-in Oven Awards, Beko’s range of AeroPerfect™ ovens, which all come with an ‘A’ rating for energy usage, have been designed with simplicity and energy-efficiency in mind. The range offers 35% faster cooking and 40%... View Article

Fair and transparent payment practices: The positve impact on the supply chain

Thursday, 1st February 2024

Poor procurement and the balance of power between contracting parties can result in some firms becoming more exposed to adversarial contracting and the pressures of low cost tendering. Poor payment practices can also add to the pressure faced by contractors... View Article

Wraptite® is the solution for Dundee young persons’ home

Thursday, 1st February 2024

The Wraptite external air barrier system from the A. Proctor Group has been chosen for its high performance airtight insulation for a new home for young people in Dundee, Scotland. The new £3m single-storey building will be a home for... View Article

New from Hörmann the ET500 series 3 – The optimal solution for collective garage doors

Thursday, 1st February 2024

Hörmann UK have announced the introduction of their ET500 series 3 collective garage doors, providing low maintenance together with extremely smooth and safe operation. Designed as a non-protruding up-and-over door, the ET500 has been specifically developed for installations where collective... View Article

Combining safety and aesthetics at new Dutch Academy

Thursday, 1st February 2024

When it comes to constructing schools, colleges and universities, it’s important to balance aesthetic design with building safety. It’s about creating spaces that are not only safe and functional but also welcoming and inspiring for both staff and students. The... View Article

Setting your architecture firm up to support freelance consultants

Thursday, 1st February 2024

Tim Whiteley, co-founder, Inevidesk Recent Census data shows 22.6% of architects are self-employed, significantly higher than the wider UK working population (16.8%). This could be attributed to a post-pandemic reset in demand for architects, meaning architects are doing freelance work alongside their main job.... View Article

Zentia introduces the Oplia product family: A bright horizon for ceiling tile solutions

Thursday, 1st February 2024

Zentia, the UK’s market leader in complete ceiling solutions, proudly announces the launch of ‘Oplia,’ the latest family addition to its product portfolio. Formerly recognised as Perla, the renaming reflects Zentia’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of design and functionality... View Article

Marmox Thermoblocks specified on Wigan PassivHaus development

Thursday, 1st February 2024

The final phase of a PassivHaus development is just getting under way in Wigan with high performance Thermoblocks from the range of Marmox being used to counter cold bridging beneath a highly insulated timber frame construction. The St. Mary’s project... View Article

GreenCoat® – Architecture, Steel and Swedish Rapeseed Oil

Thursday, 1st February 2024

GreenCoat® is the brand for innovative, sustainable color coated steel solutions for roofs, facades and rainwater systems. Widely used in sustainable architecture, GreenCoat® products offer an extensive range of colors and coatings with Swedish rapeseed oil. This unique, patented solution... View Article

Insulating Britain’s hard to treat properties since 1982

Wednesday, 31st January 2024

Structherm Ltd is a leading External Wall Insulation (EWI) system-designer, widely known for its unique structural cage system. The Structherm Cage System is used to stabilise and insulate a wide range of non-traditional, hard-to-treat or structurally defective properties and high-rise... View Article

Mapei extends coatings range with Dursilite & Mapecoat Act paint series

Wednesday, 31st January 2024

Mapei has introduced a series of new professional paint finishes to its Wall Protection & Decorative Coatings range. They include Dursilite – a new range of water-based paints offered in five finishes – and new Mapecoat Act – a new... View Article

InstallerSHOW is delighted to welcome the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) as a partner for the 2024 event.

Wednesday, 31st January 2024

The CCPI was created to promote an urgent and positive culture and behaviour change in the way the construction product manufacturing industry manages and provides information on its products. It was initiated by the Construction Product Association (CPA) as a... View Article

Vivalda shows off its first aluminium cladding system

Wednesday, 31st January 2024

Vivalda Group, the national distributor of rainscreen facades, has marked a significant milestone with the introduction of its first cladding system, MetSkin. Developed and manufactured by MSP Facade Solutions, a Vivalda Group company with over 30 years of expertise in... View Article