Keir Starmer reaffirms Labour’s growth strategy

Prime Minister Keir Starmer gave a rousing speech today at Labour Party Conference 2024. which not only reaffirmed the government’s vision for the future but introduced new policy strategies as part of the UK’s growth strategy. Richard Beresford, Chief Executive... View Article

Schlüter-Systems appoints new area sales consultants

The latest additions to the Schlüter-Systems’ sales team: (top) Jamie Bannon; (bottom) Owen Pamphilon  Schlüter-Systems has strengthened its sales team with two new area sales consultants. Jamie Bannon will be servicing contractors and distributors in London South and surrounding boroughs.  Jamie, formerly... View Article

Meet thermal targets with stone wool insulation

Following further independent testing of the thermal properties of stone wool, ROCKWOOL has developed ‘Technical Bulletin 3: Performance Gap’ – designed to help construction professionals close insulation gaps to deliver intended thermal performance. The technical bulletin details… The results of... View Article

Keller goes for glass

The black steel door, with a glass front, is loved by many; it gives the home a modern, industrial, luxurious look.  Fluted glass is specifically popular this year and, as ever, Keller is ahead of the curve by introducing a... View Article

Luxury Homestead Conversion

Express bi-folding doors recently helped to convert an old farmhouse and barn into one large luxury home. Multiple showroom visits allowed the homeowners to carefully select the perfect bespoke products for their home, the finished results of which are showcased... View Article

New Shootbolt Options from VBH

Hardware specialist VBH has introduced two new greenteQ shootbolt systems for outward opening casement windows. greenteQ iQ Intellect is a non-crop shootbolt that speeds up the fitting process and generates no wasted hardware through offcuts. It covers sash rebate sizes... View Article

PipeSnug by Talon

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

Fewer new home approvals should alarm the Government

Analysis from Glenigan shows that 53,379 new homes were approved between April and June 2024, a 13% drop compared to the same period in 2023. Rico Wojtulewicz, Head of Policy and Market Insight at the National Federation of Builders (NFB)... View Article