Brick Awards 2023: The Winners

The Brick Development Association is pleased to announce this year’s winners of the annual Brick Awards. Category: Supreme Winner Project: Shrewsbury Flaxmill Location: Shrewsbury Brick Manufacturer: Northcot Brick Brick Name: Brickfield Orange, Weathered and Stratford Mellow Weathered Architect: Fielden Clegg... View Article

Embracing fabric first for healthy and sustainable homes

Changes to Part L Building Regulations this year marked a key milestone towards delivery of the UK’s net zero journey. The next regulatory challenge for housebuilders is just two years away, with the introduction of the Future Homes Standard set... View Article

Vent-Axia Recommends Key Actions to take this World Ventilation Day

Leading ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia welcomes the second World Ventilation Day, #WorldVentil8Day, a day dedicated to recognising and promoting the importance of ventilation and indoor air quality (IAQ). Taking place on Wednesday 8th November 2023, this year’s theme is Breathe Better, Live... View Article

The race to net zero

The UK construction value chain finds itself at an important crossroads in the race to net zero. Change is necessary across the sector and manufacturers in energy intensive industries will be key to helping meet environmental targets. Here, Stephane Vissiere,... View Article

Make more of herringbone with IVC Commercial

Moduleo Roots 55 Herringbone is the luxury vinyl herringbone floor from IVC Commercial. With a natural look and texture and a performance construction, Moduleo Roots 55 brings interiors closer to nature with a floor finish that’s durable and easy to... View Article

A longer lasting outdoor floor with Exadeck decking from Parkside

Using extruded vitrified porcelain, Exadeck is the raised access technical flooring system exclusively available from Parkside Architectural Tiles. Exadeck is a long-lasting vitrified porcelain alternative to external composite, wood and aluminium decking systems. Bringing speed of installation thanks to a... View Article

Keller Kitchens wows at Küchenmeile 2023 with showcase event

Keller Kitchens, once again, showcased its beautiful products at Küchenmeile 2023 and, during the successful exhibition, the Dutch kitchen manufacturer hosted a showcase event which was well attended. Keller presented new products for 2024, alongside Jetstone and Caesarstone. New products for 2024 include colour palettes of... View Article

Avant Homes North West announces commercial director hire

Avant Homes North West has announced the appointment of a commercial director to enable the delivery of the housebuilder’s regional multi-tenure expansion strategy. Alan Cawley joins after 14 years at Persimmon Homes North West where he held several senior director positions.... View Article

Schlüter-Systems expands its offering through Topps Tiles

Schlüter-Systems has expanded the product range available from leading tile retailer, Topps Tiles, bringing market-leading waterproofing solutions to installers and DIYers. “Topps Tiles is a long-standing, valued customer of ours, so we are really pleased to be able to offer... View Article

The most compact yet powerful MVHR available

Titon, a leading provider of ventilation solutions, is excited to announce the expansion of its mechanical heat recovery range with the introduction of the new HRV4 Q Plus Range. This latest addition showcases Titon’s commitment to delivering innovative and efficient... View Article