Counting the cost of 2023

Brian Berry, CEO of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), assesses the damage after what’s been a turbulent year for housebuilders, and what the new year might bring. Unfortunately for housebuilders big and small, housing output has been in a... View Article

The whole package

As sustainability becomes a key priority in anticipation of 2025’s Future Homes Standard, product specification becomes more challenging, not least for roofs. Stuart Nicholson of Marley explains how providing a single point of contact can help housebuilders produce energy-efficient, low... View Article

Beauflor Builds Awareness at London Build Expo

Beauflor® exhibited at London Build Expo, presenting its high-quality cushion vinyl floors to the UK’s construction industry. London Build Expo attracts over 35,000 attendees from across the construction industry looking for the latest in building technologies and products, including the... View Article

2024: Opening the door to INNOVATiON

The brand behind the leading composite door in the new build sector, DoorCo, has set the bar even higher, announcing multiple enhancements to their ORiGINAL composite door in an INNOVATiON Week takeover, that will be coming to market from January.... View Article

HiB introduces the Rubin Mirror: The latest in mirror technology

HiB, a leading innovator in bathroom products, has unveiled the Rubin Mirror, a stunning combination of contemporary design and cutting-edge technology. Setting itself apart with a distinctive design, Rubin blends style and practicality seamlessly. Equipped with state-of-the-art features, the mirror... View Article

How a Door Becomes a Fire Door: A Technical Guide

Working fire doors are a prerequisite for fire safety, but what differentiates them from regular doors? Kirk Smith of Allegion UK outlines the technical features that form fire rated doors as we know them. Research indicates there may be around... View Article

Introducing ROCKWOOL FirePro SP FireStop EN

The latest addition to the FirePro® Range, SP FireStop EN, has launched. FirePro SP FireStop EN is a linear cavity fire stopping product which increases the scope of application available from ROCKWOOL, offering up to 120 minutes integrity and insulation*.... View Article

Stamisol Safe One chosen for supported living apartments

Building membrane specialist, ITP Ltd, has supplied Stamisol Safe One, the UK’s most advanced breather membrane, for a development of supported living apartments in Gateshead. The three-storey building Astell House includes 12 apartments, offices and communal space developed by Home... View Article