Cromar acquires Acrypol

Cromar Building Products Ltd are pleased to announce their acquisition of Acrypol Products Ltd. This is the first acquisition for the East Yorkshire Company that turns over £27 million, and by acquiring the ‘original’ waterproofing repair brand this is going... View Article

Dursilite: The impressive coatings range from Mapei

It’s out with the old and in with the new… Mapei’s Dursilite coatings range offers a fresh array of paint colours, ideal for all types of new build and improvement projects. The water-based paint is suitable for use on different... View Article

Building knowledge

The construction and design show for London is back, and this time it is ‘bigger and better than ever.’ Focusing on a diverse array of current topics, London Build is jam packed with content, networking and entertainment. This year, London... View Article

Housebuilders can navigate the nation toward EV adoption

Simon McWhirter, Head of Engagement, Active Building Centre Increasing electric car sales have dominated the UK news agenda, capturing the imagination of the national media and highlighting that we are on the cusp of a sea change for business and... View Article

Case Study Confirms that SuDS Cost Less

The trade association Interpave has published a new case study which demonstrates that sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) – including concrete block permeable paving – should cost less than conventional piped drainage, both initially and in terms of maintenance. Interpave’s new... View Article

Innovative Public Housing with Nordic Copper

An exemplar for a new, progressive era of public housing design in London utilises high-quality materials – including Nordic Brown Light copper cladding – as part of its tenure-blind strategy. Branch Place provides the first replacement homes in the second... View Article

Ahead of the curve garage design

A stunning ‘roundhouse’, built as part of a project to renovate and extend a Grade II listed property, provides a new perspective on the design, purpose and visual appeal of an exceptional British garage. The large private family home in... View Article

Making Christmas markets a runaway success

As the British appetite for Christmas markets continues to grow and they increasingly become a fixture in the annual festivities for towns and cities right across the UK, there has never been a better time to invest in the right... View Article

Mustang® Seamless Aluminium Guttering – Shingler Homes

Shingler Homes are an independent housing developer, who are keen to provide individual, attractive homes that are sympathetic to their surroundings. Mustang® Seamless Aluminium Gutter system is the ideal solution for housing developments such as these as it is a... View Article

The SME Case for Self-Build

Brian Berry of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), explores how and why Government policy designed to aid self-builders can actually help SME housebuilders too. When discussing how to support small- and medium-sized housebuilders (SME), one area that is often... View Article

Granite & TREND Transformations celebrates 15 years in the UK

Granite & TREND Transformations UK, known for its kitchen and bathroom transformations using high-quality, sustainable materials, is celebrating 15 years of business. The company, which started out in Perth, Australia in 1996, has expanded globally, with the UK business established... View Article

Keller Kitchens’ countryside charm

New from Keller is a brand new model which gives kitchens a touch of Rustic Charm. The countryside style can be crafted by pairing natural-looking wood-effect doors (as pictured) and drawers with a stone worktop and creating a contrast by... View Article

Sensational sink style from BLANCO

BLANCO, known for its pioneering design and innovative German engineering, continues to produce quality products that meet market demands with the stunning ETAGON sink in SILGRANIT® PuraDur®. The sink, available with a standard (ETAGON 500-U) or large bowl (ETAGON 700-U),... View Article

Create the perfect contrast in the kitchen with Calacatta

The Königstone ethos is helping homeowners feel at home by creating the perfect surface. The fantastic portfolio of worktops keep homes up-to-date with the latest modern trends with a range of colours and textures, including the Calacatta worktop. The neutral... View Article