Meet the next era of sustainable construction materials

Michelmersh has recently announced its successful bid to the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) UK Government, Industrial Fuel Switching competition to conduct a feasibility study to replace natural gas with hydrogen in the brick making process. The... View Article

Why it is important to know about basement waterproofing

You may not be familiar with our name, but we’re certain you’ll be impressed with our 100 years of waterproofing experience and the breadth of high-performance technologies we offer. Soprema is a global company with a wide-ranging portfolio of projects... View Article

Knightsbridge brings the great outdoors to book

With gardens becoming crucial to so many during the pandemic lockdowns, the effective utilisation of outdoor space is more important than ever and Knightsbridge – a leading manufacturer of wiring devices, accessories and lighting – has curated its impressive IP-rated outdoor... View Article

OMNIE whole-house solution for Devon barn conversions

LISTEN HERE 🔊 The conversion of three stone-built agricultural buildings near the beautiful Devon town of Totnes is employing a full selection of renewable and low-energy technologies from the range of Exeter based manufacturer, OMNIE, to create a comfortable living... View Article

Something new is coming

Rocks have been the standard for construction since the stone age. But with more demands on buildings than ever before… It’s time for something new. Find out... View Article

Slider M50Flex

Coplanar system for full-height cabinets with doors weighing up to 50 Kg Slider M50 Flex is the coplanar system for doors weighing up to 50 kg which is designed to be cut to length. Thanks to the exclusive patented design... View Article

Style Partitions Wins Industry Awards

Recognising their long-standing commitment to exceptional customer service and product excellence, partitioning experts Style has been named by Willmott Dixon as both the winner of their National Goods Supply Chain Award, as well as Goods Supply Chain Partner of the... View Article

Lignacite: The sound choice for building development

Following stringent laboratory testing, Lignacite, a leading manufacturer of sustainable concrete masonry blocks, is delighted to report that its flagship product has advanced sound insulation qualities, cementing its suitability for modern construction projects. Tested in accordance with BS EN ISO... View Article

Introducing the gold standard of BLANCO craftmanship

The eternal popularity of gold is a tale as old as time. To capitalise on this perpetual trend, BLANCO UK has launched Satin Gold as the latest finish for their range of high-quality LINUS and LINUS-S tap designs. Gold represents many things: achievement, triumph, prosperity, prestige,... View Article

Metallic accents to enhance ancient building blocks

Metallic Clay is the latest random lay carpet plank in the Rudiments carpet tile collection from IVC Commercial. With an organic design that adds elemental highlights to echo our desire to enhance organic structures and create new meaning, Metallic Clay... View Article

Putting pedestrian safety first

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Since it was introduced in 2013 the European safety standard EN 16005 remains a key standard to be followed to ensure pedestrian safety at automatic doors. Considered to be a more onerous standard it defines the responsibilities... View Article

ROCKWOOL® releases guide to Approved Document L

Insulation manufacturer produces straightforward guide to updated thermal regulations Following Approved Document L (England) 2021 coming into force on 15 June 2022, ROCKWOOL has created an easy-to-digest guide to the new building regulations to support specifiers and installers in meeting... View Article

Introducing The Truffle Pig Consulting Co.

After more than 30 years in the glass, glazing tools, and glass hardware business, Gary Dean has announced he has formed his new company focused on sharing experiences and knowledge as an independent consultancy group The Truffle Pig Consulting Co.... View Article

New CPD – Retrofitting Rainscreen Insulation and Cladding

The latest CPD offering from ROCKWOOL, ‘Retrofitting Rainscreen Insulation and Cladding’ will help specifiers, contractors and architects develop an understanding on how to sustainably retrofit existing buildings. Available virtually or in person, book your CPD today to learn more about:... View Article

Cut-to-falls multiboard helps drain top floor balcony

LISTEN HERE 🔊 An experienced builder and roofing contractor has made use of some 300 standard and tapered Marmox Multiboards to complete a complex refurbishment of a large, top floor balcony on an apartment building in North London. Lightwood Construction... View Article