UK Boxings’ pipe & fire sprinkler boxing and boiler casings have been used for more than 20 years by social housing contractors, local authorities and housing associations across the UK, to conceal all types of plumbing services including fire sprinkler... View Article

Like many of us today, Edinburgh-based joiner John Penny was planning a space of his own at the bottom of the garden. But, what started life as a “man-cave”, ended up a valuable spraying studio allowing John the space to... View Article

A sealant’s role in the quality finish of any new home Although a seemingly minute aspect of a new build project, sealants actually have a major role to play.  Used in a wide range of applications, from pipes to windows,... View Article

Setcrete Exterior floor levelling compound has seen year-on-year growth of 300% in leading builders’ merchants, driven by consumer demand to reinvigorate outside spaces during the coronavirus lockdown. Used to prepare patio areas and other outdoor spaces prior to the installation... View Article

Welsh passive housebuilder, PYC Construction naturally selects high quality timber products to create low energy, high performance homes. A fine example of the company’s sustainable buildings is a bespoke two-storey house with vaulted ceilings which is under construction in Nesscliffe,... View Article

Kingspan Insulation has published a new whitepaper with research from leading consultants, Currie & Brown, showing that structural insulated panels (SIPs) can cut housebuilding timescales by up to 26% when compared with masonry approaches, providing overall cost savings of as... View Article

SIMONSWERK UK are delighted to announce we will be opening a London showroom at 45 Great Sutton Street in the heart of Clerkenwell. Conveniently located right in the heart of London’s design district. The UK is a key market for... View Article

Digital workforce productivity management experts, Human Recognition Systems (HRS), has developed a new app which will help the construction industry to keep sites open and safe in the wake of Covid-19. The new MSite Workforce App is an integrated digital... View Article

Protect Viking Air, an innovative and ground breaking roofing product, is here! And with it, your opportunity to specify an independently certified product with a higher airflow rate than any competitor, without the need for additional roofspace ventilation when a... View Article

Pressure treated to resist insect attack and decay fungi PROTIM® products from Koppers represent a range of low pressure and canned products for the protection of construction and joinery timbers. The PROTIM technology is tried and tested with a proven... View Article

In this new video, Norbord demonstrates the company’s dedication to sustainable forestry. From replanting post harvesting to controlling emissions with modern transportation methods, commitment to environmentally-friendly methods can be found in every aspect of the business. For further information on... View Article

Today, the distributor sector in our industry – engineered wood panels – is continuing to grow exponentially each year and now accounts for over a third of Norbord’s sales in the UK. For these reasons, the team at Norbord is... View Article