Passivhaus Bill proposed for Scottish Parliament

A proposed private member’s bill addressing the energy bill and climate crises is being put forward to the Scottish Parliament. The Domestic Building Environmental Standards (Scotland) Bill is out for consultation until 27 July 2022. Alex Rowley, MSP for the Mid Scotland and... 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

Build-Zone renews two ‘A’ rated binders

Structural Warranty provider, Build-Zone, has renewed two ‘A’ Rated insurance binders with AXA XL and Fidelis Underwriting Limited / Fidelis Insurance Ireland DAC, enabling them to continue to write Inherent Defects Insurance (IDI) and Structural Warranty business in the UK... View Article

Cowie’s recycling program reduces waste and delivers savings

As the UK’s number one producer of net carbon negative engineered wood-based panel products, West Fraser (trading as Norbord) understands the importance of having sustainable operations.  With a strong commitment to the environment and the communities in which the company operates, there is... View Article

3 Excellent Benefits of Bathroom Upgrades

Many people agree that the kitchen is one of the areas of the home that everyone loves. It is where family members converge during their free time and where the delicious aroma of prepared food brings feelings of home. However,... View Article

Knauf announces new factory plans

Knauf has reached an agreement with Gypfor for the purchase of a new plasterboard manufacturing plant in Newport, South Wales. This multi-million pound investment will increase the UK production volume of Knauf’s range of gypsum-based building materials by 20% when fully... View Article

Persimmon is a top 100 apprenticeship employer

Leading housebuilder Persimmon Homes is celebrating after being recognised as a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer in the Government’s annual rankings for the first time. First launched in 2020, the annual employer rankings are developed by the Department of Education, in... View Article

Meet BS5250 with fewer tile vents – with Ubbink!

Ubbink’s UB19 Hooded Tile Vent and UB62 Inline Tile Vent each have the largest free vent areas available in their respective applications. So with Ubbink, fewer vents are needed for both high and low level ventilation, to meet BS525. The... View Article

Norcros Rock-Tite is a hit with landscapers!

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Norcros Rock-Tite Exterior Porcelain & Stone System was developed specifically to appeal to landscape designers, tilers and DIYers who want an easy-to-use system for installing the increasingly popular 20mm porcelain tiles externally for patios and terraces. One... View Article

Why Your Apartment Complex Needs A Car Access Control System

Whether your apartment complex has limited parking spots that tenants pay for, or you’re trying to avoid non-residents from accessing the complex without permission, trying to limit which vehicles can bypass security gates and drive through the complex can be... View Article