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Construction activity data records fastest rise in orders since 1997

Monday, 7th June 2021

Construction data for May showed that new orders across the industry increased at the fastest pace since the PMI (Purchasing Managers’ Index) first began collecting data in 1997, with the majority of firms surveyed predicting a continued rise in business... View Article

Multiboard finds its calling for Kettering Convent Conversion

Monday, 7th June 2021

LISTEN HERE The ease of installation and all round performance characteristics offered by Marmox Multiboard have led to a leading dry-lining contractor recommending the versatile tile-backer boards to a client engaged in the redevelopment of a former convent near Kettering. ... View Article

Manchester’s £400m ‘Gasworks New Town’ scheme gets green light for 1,200 homes

Friday, 4th June 2021

Plans for a £400m city centre regeneration scheme that will create more than 1,200 homes has been approved by Manchester City Council’s planning committee. MCR Property Group’s bold Gasworks New Town project will create 1,202 homes on the site of the... View Article

Introducing Synergised™ – fully fire-rated aluminium decking system from F.H. Brundle

Friday, 4th June 2021

Synergised™ is a new stunning aluminium A1 and A2fl-s1 fire rated decking system designed for both residential and commercial environments such as high-rise balconies, walkways, roof terraces, pubs, gardens, and all other decking applications, especially in high traffic public areas.... View Article

The new build boom: will the National Home Building Fund solve the housing crisis?

Friday, 4th June 2021

By Tim Foreman, managing director, Land & New Homes LRG Whether you’d describe it as a housing shortage or crisis, it is clear that the UK’s unprecedented demand for new build homes isn’t going anywhere, anytime soon. To paint a... View Article

The most cost-effective solution for family-friendly safety

Thursday, 3rd June 2021

Danny Openshaw from UAP Ltd, the specialist in safety and security hardware for windows and doors, discusses the role of the humble window restrictor in specifying family-friendly developments RoSPA figures indicate that around 4,000 children aged 15 and under fall... View Article

Why retrofit could be the future of sustainable independent living

Thursday, 3rd June 2021

Building back better As we move towards to a post-Covid world, the government has set out its plan to ‘Build Back Better’, aiming to kickstart the economy with a focus on infrastructure, skills and innovation. There is a push to... View Article

Panasonic Aquarea units receive Passive House Component Certification

Thursday, 3rd June 2021

Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions has announced its highly efficient Aquarea All-in-One Compact and Bi-Bloc heat pumps, as well as its Heat Recovery Ventilation Unit, have all been certified as a Passive House Component by the respected Passive House Institute (PHI).... View Article

Great Design Ideas For Your Small Kitchen

Thursday, 3rd June 2021

Who doesn’t dream of a huge kitchen, filled with the most modern appliances, where cooking is not a necessity anymore but an enjoyable activity for the whole family? Unfortunately, for most of us, this is just that, a dream. When... View Article

Parex has launched a new ‘Ex’ advertising campaign

Thursday, 3rd June 2021

UK leader in construction chemicals, Parex has launched an innovative and eye-catching new ‘Ex’ advertising campaign to highlight the range and benefits of its advanced renders and façade solutions. The goal of the campaign is to cement the company’s reputation,... View Article

Firestopping solutions start with Sika

Wednesday, 2nd June 2021

Navigating the often-complex process of choosing the correct passive fire protection system for a project can be a challenge but thanks to leading speciality chemical manufacturer Sika, specifiers can take advantage of a range of in-house support services including product... View Article

Urgent action demanded to boost delivery of new homes

Wednesday, 2nd June 2021

The Government needs to take urgent action to significantly increase the number of housing developments being granted planning permission if it wants to hit its target of 300,000 new homes a year, new research by leading planning consultancy Lichfields highlights... View Article

Precautions to Take When Investing in Sustainable Building Materials

Wednesday, 2nd June 2021

When society becomes more environmentally aware, more project owners search for sustainable building materials to use in their projects. Eco-friendly structures can only improve a property’s resale value in a forward-thinking market, but they can also help save money on... View Article

Veka’s exclusive Windoplan software is now available to architects & specifiers

Wednesday, 2nd June 2021

VEKA plc, one of the UK’s leading PVCu window systems companies, has launched WinDoPlan to Architects and Specifiers. WinDoPlan is a digital planning and tendering tool for all processes related to Window & Door specification including calculation and evaluation. Eighteen... View Article

Adding bathroom wellness to your offer

Wednesday, 2nd June 2021

The shower toilet is one of the most innovative products in the modern bathroom and can provide housebuilders with the opportunity to optimise their offering by adding a touch of luxury to their projects. With a range of Geberit shower... View Article

Domus Ventilation sponsors influential indoor air quality webinar

Wednesday, 2nd June 2021

Domus Ventilation, part of the Genuit Group’, is the proud sponsor of a new Elemental Talks webinar on 24th June 2021 on ‘The importance of improved indoor air quality’. Elemental is an online community for professionals focused on heat, water, air... View Article

One step closer for Stepnell: New £9.2m health and care home nears completion in Berkshire

Wednesday, 2nd June 2021

Complete construction partner Stepnell is celebrating after reaching a major milestone this week (27 May) as the last beam was put in place at a topping out ceremony for a multi-million-pound care home in Bracknell, Berkshire. The topping out celebration... View Article

Significant SmartSecure Addition with FUHR Autotronic

Tuesday, 1st June 2021

The FUHR autotronic 834 lock has been added to Carl F Groupco’s suite of SmartSecure electronic door locking and access control solutions. As one of the most important additions to the company’s upcoming 2021 catalogue, the highly versatile hybrid product... View Article