Plans approved for 187 new homes for Trowbridge

Plans for 187 much-needed new homes on the edge of Trowbridge have been approved by Wiltshire Council’s planning committee, subject to local community contributions which are now being finalised. Local housebuilder Barratt Homes is aiming to start construction of the new community, which... View Article

Golding appoint new Sustainability Manager

Local housing provider, Golding Homes, has appointed Lucy Breeze as Sustainability Manager. Lucy is the first person to hold this position, one which reflects the growing importance of a sustainability agenda to the Kent based provider. Tom Casey, Director of Development and Sales said: “With... View Article

What makes Bristan brilliant?

EASY TO FIT BAR SHOWERS Bar shower installation, servicing and replacement is a breeze with our award-winning Wallmount 12 fixing kit. KITCHEN TAPS THAT KEEP IT SIMPLE Our patented Easyfit technology makes or simple installations and tap replacements. HIGHLY ADAPTABLE... View Article

British Woodworking Federation 2021 Awards shortlist revealed

This year’s shortlist for the prestigious British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards has been revealed. This will be the 13th year of the BWF Awards, which celebrate outstanding achievement, skills, and talent from across the UK woodworking and joinery sector. Helen Hewitt,... View Article

A sound solution

Considering the impact of wastewater in building acoustic performance As the world continues to get noisier, building designers, specifiers and contractors have an increased responsibility to consider acoustics in their projects. However, current standards offer vague recommendations and little guidance... View Article

Draks’ dream walk-in wardrobes

With quality, beautiful “storage” always making the top ten in the list of what homebuyers look for – and moan about the lack of – housebuilders and designers are increasingly specifying walk-in wardrobes. The beauty here is that they do not have... View Article

VELFAC composite glazing – specify with confidence

VELFAC aluminium / timber glazing delivers both distinctive style and exceptional performance – adding value to every home you build. Our high performance windows and doors need careful specification to ensure all benefits are fully realised, and we provide the... View Article

BLANCO’s showroom training back on!

Now that most doors are back open again, BLANCO is running bespoke customer training programmes in the impressive showroom at the UK headquarters in St Albans.  Of course, these programmes can also be held remotely, or at a customer’s premises depending on... View Article

C-TEC exhibiting at London Build

Leading life-safety systems manufacturer, C-TEC, is exhibiting at London Build, the UK’s biggest construction show. Taking place at Olympia on 17-18 November, London Build is THE place to be if you’re a contractor, specifier, architect, fire safety specialist, property developer... View Article

Leading tanking solution, Vandex BB 75, available from Resapol

Vandex BB 75, available exclusively from Resapol, is a cementitious, efflorescence free waterproof tanking slurry with excellent hydrophobic properties. Manufactured specifically for concrete and masonry, BB 75 is best known for its excellent results when waterproofing basements, walls and floors.... View Article

Three-week lead times for Atlas

Roof lantern manufacturer, Atlas Glazed Roof Solutions is offering to provide installers with products in lead times of less than four weeks for any orders made before the end of 2021. The announcement should provide relief for installers who have faced testing... View Article

Start your journey to net zero by thinking fabric first

With one of the most innovative combinations of reflective and air tightness membranes available, our technical experts can help you value engineer your project to meet energy efficiency targets. Get ahead of the game Construction membranes In order to meet... View Article

Fully affordable 20-storey tower is approved on appeal in Ealing

Planning Inspector highlights the “exemplary design” of developer Southern Grove’s scheme  Southern Grove was forced to spend hundreds of thousands of pounds taking ‘55 West’ to appeal despite the scheme providing 100% affordable housing The project is being delivered in... View Article

Redrow sets target to achieve Net Zero by 2050

Redrow has signed up to the Science Based Targets initiative’s (SBTi) highest business ambition of pursuing efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C Will set interim, science-based targets across scopes 1, 2, and 3 in 2022 Redrow has joined the UNFCCC... View Article