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Leading UK building materials manufacturer Glidevale Protect is collaborating with leading offsite construction partners and reinforcing its expertise within the sector by becoming a member of the Offsite Alliance, the not-for-profit Community Interest Company that aims to promote and prioritise the use... View Article

With precision engineering and minimalist design, Garador’s exciting Ascot and Windsor garage doors offer the perfect addition for any modern home. Garador’s wide profile garage doors are the ideal accompaniment to minimalist design architecture. As minimalist design trends are adopted... View Article

“The human heart also has its own geology. Slowly forming layer by layer and preserving impressions of its experiences.” – Otto Leixner (German author and poet, 1847-1907) At the beginning of a new year, we consciously focus on endings and... View Article

York Handmade have a strong tradition of supplying matching bricks for restoration purposes, as shown in the picture which features the prize-winning Belvedere building at Dumfries House in Scotland. We can manufacture any size or shape and can produce special... View Article

The A. Proctor Group, recognised worldwide for its extensive portfolio of technically advanced thermal, acoustic and membrane solutions for the construction industry, has launched a brand new online support package for designers, contractors, and customers. Members Area A new dedicated... View Article

The DRU Virtuo is an innovative, realistic electric fire with a unique, projected 3D flame picture and a design and build quality that is the equal of its award-winning gas fires. It is available in front-facing, 2-sided and 3-sided models... View Article

The Structural Timber Association (STA) has released a white paper that demonstrates the vital role timber has in helping the UK achieve Net Zero status by 2050. The white paper ‘Increased Use of Timber’ explores the stark reality that, without... View Article

Luceco has supplied energy saving LED luminaires to the Council building for Department of Public Works in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. The Department of Public Works is a government agency created to oversee the civil reconstruction of the... View Article

Viega has been awarded Wates Approved Innovation Partner status for its Megapress press connection technology, thanks to the numerous performance benefits it offers – and is the only piping manufacturer to have achieved this prestigious accolade. The first initiative of... View Article

Norcros Adhesives has been involved with a complete remodelling of a VW Lookers car showroom on Teesside. The project took place over five months, throughout which time the dealership was in constant use, and was completed in January this year.... View Article

New from sustainable manufacturer, Keller, is the Perfect Sense kitchen model, a bold design which highlights black and white contrasts. Pictured is a Japanese-styled scheme which cleverly mixes warm timber and solid colour. Fenix®, in black and white, is used... View Article

As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting architects and specifiers, Marley has launched its new Decking Specification Guide. Developed to help construction professionals design and specify decking in accordance with the latest regulations, standards and best practice, the comprehensive... View Article

We offer a complete, ultra-efficient and high performing MVHR portfolio from roof vents to ceiling terminals. New products due in the coming months! Over the last decades the insulation and airtightness of homes has vastly improved, but with this improvement... View Article

Join us on Thursday 28th April 2022 @ 2.00pm, for our live RIBA accredited CPD seminar ‘FIRE & SMOKE – ACCESS SOLUTIONS’, to gain exclusive information on managing access, fire safety and security requirements in your building for fire rated... View Article

How can we help you with your green roof project? With 50 years’ experience, Optigrun is the leading roof greening specialist in Europe. With our green roof solutions and products, dedicated customer service and technical expertise, we strive to make... View Article

The Wraptite® external air barrier system from the A. Proctor Group is achieving an efficient airtightness solution at two new-build extensions to the Connolly Hospital in Dublin. The project consisted of two phases, a new laboratory building in phase one,... View Article