Euroclass fire ratings: the difference between A1 and A2

John Duffin, Managing Director, Keyfix explains the differences between A1 and A2 of the Euroclass fire rating system. Despite the government’s temporary exemption of the combustible product ban on buildings over 18m, Keyfix and many of its industry peers are... View Article

Office Refurb for Strand Hardware

Strand Hardware has given its company headquarters a radical make over – improving its energy efficiency, work space and creating a welcoming new hi-tech reception. It has used products from many of its suppliers and customers for the project including... View Article

Loft Lid Downlight Cover from Loft Leg

The Loft Lid downlight cover eliminates heat loss and air leakage into the loft space. It creates an air tight seal around downlights and allows a continuous layer of insulation to be safely laid over the top to comply with... View Article

Concealed door closers assure fire safety

LISTEN HERE British designed and manufactured, Powermatic controlled, concealed door closers deliver a number of benefits over surface-mounted door closers. As a result, they are gaining increasing popularity in the social housing sector for use on fire doors in high-rise... View Article

Theben LUXORliving is the complete Smart Home solution

Lighting and heating control saves you energy and ensures comfort. This is LUXORliving. Control everything in every room of your property: by a switch, a tablet, your phone or by voice control.  LUXORplay lets you control the lights or set... View Article

Building Control – For the future

In November, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) released the Building Control Inspector Competency Framework consultation, the outcomes of this important consultation will affect all building control professionals working in English Local Authorities, Approved Inspectors and Building Control Approvers. From... View Article