Haddonstone stands proud with impressive portico portfolios

Derived from the Greek word ‘Pronaos’, and translating as “before a temple”, portico has passed into modern parlance as the upmarket name for a porch sheltering the entrance to a building.  It also encompasses those that are extended as a colonnade, with a... View Article

Charged and ready: Modern consumer units

The successful electrification of buildings demands a consumer unit that is sophisticated and adaptable enough to incorporate new technologies. Meeting the growing electrical demands of EV charging points, smart home technologies and solar PV integration is a challenge that advanced... View Article

Don’t get caught out by Part L with PipeSnug

PipeSnug is the only AIRTIGHT all-in-one seal for pipes and boiler flues. Quicker, cheaper and cleaner than any other method The only all-in-one solution to meet Part L of the Building Regulations Professional-looking finish every time Creates an instant &... View Article

West Fraser CaberDek can now weather the storm for longer

Already widely used across the construction industry to create floors, terraces and flat roofs which will withstand wet weather for up to seven weeks before being permanently protected, West Fraser‘s genuinely rugged CaberDek boards have now been granted BBA approval for a significantly... View Article

Fast LVT Installations with Flex Pro

Flex Pro is the faster and easier way to install Moduleo® luxury vinyl floors.  Flex Pro self-adhesive underlay makes it possible to achieve a floating installation for Moduleo® Pro dryback luxury vinyl floors. Cutting down on installation complexity, using Flex... View Article

Beauflor Welcomes a New Era in Cushion Vinyl with Twilight

Beauflor has released its first cushion vinyl floor made from 100% bio-circular attributed PVC, reducing the CO2 emissions of production by 40% compared to its conventional vinyl flooring for residential applications.  Unlike traditional PVC flooring made from fossil fuels, Beauflor’s... View Article

The Foxes Maltings a Grand Designs House with MVHR

Giuliano and Zara built their dream home in Lincolnshire in 2024. “We are building a malthouse-inspired modern home within the Lincolnshire Wolds – an area of outstanding natural beauty. We’re aiming to achieve a delicate balance of modern and characterful... View Article

Scalable EV charging which can save you thousands

Running cables for commercial EV charger installations is time-consuming and expensive. Unless you’re using the Zaptec Pro. Most EV charger manufacturers require every charger to be directly connected to the power supply. That means an installation of 6 chargers located... View Article

Showersave launches QB1-21XE waste water heat recovery system

Showersave, the award-winning manufacturer and distributor of waste water heat recovery systems (WWHRS), has unveiled the Showersave QB1-21XE, its latest innovation designed to help housebuilders improve energy efficiency and achieve Part L compliance. Available for installation from December 2024, this... View Article

PolyPlumb®, love at first site

Proven Performance, Enhanced Design PolyPlumb® Enhanced, featuring patented In-Cert® technology, is a superior push-fit plumbing system that delivers both performance and peace of mind. Distinctive haptic click: Immediate tactile ‘click’ confirmation of a secure joint. Proven track record: Over 25... View Article

Shape Tomorrow’s Iconic Projects with AQUAPANEL® Outdoor

BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE The Knauf AQUAPANEL® Cement Board Outdoor is a robust and stable, weather-resistant, cement-based substrate board suitable for directly applied thin-coat renders and other cladding finishes. Unaffected by exposure to moisture, exposure duration for up to six months... View Article