Envirovent celebrates double award win!

Harrogate-based ventilation manufacturer EnviroVent is celebrating winning two prestigious regional business awards: The Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business –and the Insider Media Made in Yorkshire awards. For both awards, EnviroVent won the prestigious ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ category, demonstrating its... View Article

Italian Inspired Woven Luxury from Riviera Home

Riviera Home is launching its Italian inspired Turin carpet, giving homeowners a timeless design and unmistakable woven quality. Riviera Home, a leading brand in luxury carpets, is known for its handcrafted approach and commitment to refined quality. The new Turin... View Article

The future of fencing is steel

The pressure is always to build high-quality developments that deliver profit in all areas of a build, including fencing. Here, John Abernethie, Managing Director at Birkdale discusses modern fencing options that can offer numerous benefits when it comes to performance,... View Article

Charity fun at Garador

It was fun and laughter at leading garage door manufacturer Garador recently when employees joined in to raise money for Comic Relief’s 2024 Red Nose Day charity appeal. The appeal was based around doing something funny for money, and Garador... View Article

Keller producing kitchens that don’t cost the earth

Dutch kitchen manufacturer, Keller Kitchens, is well known for its pioneering approach to sustainability and is delighted to announce that parent company, DKG, has been awarded Level 5 on the CO₂ Performance Ladder; the highest possible. This award was the culmination of eight years... View Article

SterlingOSB Zero – the builders’ choice

The eyes of the specifier and builder have to be wide open for the best products for a project; cutting corners and selecting poor replacements does not work in the long run. Performance, safety and the environment remain some of the toughest, and most important, considerations. Choosing... View Article

Grant Westfield announces launch of Naturepanel

New nature-inspired panel brand. Grant Westfield is thrilled to announce the launch of Naturepanel, the sister brand of Multipanel. Inspired by nature, their 100% waterproof panels are the perfect alternative to traditional slat wall. With an emphasis on natural materials, Naturepanel... View Article

Altecnic launches Apartment Control Assembly Plus™

Designed as a comprehensive solution for water management in multi-occupancy buildings. Altecnic, the UK’s leading supplier in hydronic solutions and part of the Caleffi Group, has launched the brand new ‘Apartment Control Assembly Plus™’. The valve assembly offers a combination... View Article

Biodiversity Net Gain Management by Meadfleet

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) regulations are now in place, affecting all new planning applications of 10+ units. What are the key challenges and how can Meadfleet help housebuilders meet them? Key Challenges for the industry: Compulsory 10% biodiversity enhancement from... View Article

Rapid-fit Mapeheat Membrane Maxi joins Mapei range

Mapei has introduced new Mapeheat Membrane Maxi – a waterproofing, uncoupling anti-fracture heating membrane. Ideal for electric underfloor heating systems – as well as tile and stone installations – the patented membrane promotes a fast, easy installation of tile and... View Article

Parish church turned luxury countryside home

Leeds homeowners took on the daunting task of renovating an unoccupied Parish church, envisioning a sleek design with large-format glazing. Express Bi-folding Doors Leeds Showroom became the mood board for this large-scale project. Multiple visits refined details for bespoke doors... View Article

Misty magic from Keller Kitchens

The fresh, timeless Misty Grey kitchen design from Keller creates a modern minimalist, country-styled space with the mist finish reflected in both the in frame style and worktop. Pictured here are shaker doors which are available in melamine in model Cascada; or Nottingham in... View Article

Fire protection is key for new FrameSafe FR membrane

Leading manufacturer Glidevale Protect has launched Protect FrameSafe FR – a new Class A2-s1, d0 flame retardant external wall breather membrane offering fire protection across low, medium and high rise buildings. Featuring an intricately woven glass fibre fabric with a... View Article

Save time & promote safety with Mapei Topcem

A good screed construction is the foundation of a good floor installation – and, in today’s climate, high performance and speed of application are essential. In response, Mapei has developed a range of rapid-drying screeds that perform to the highest... View Article

Not so noisy neighbours

Heat pumps are the heating system of choice for new builds, with a clear preference for this technology outlined in the Future Homes Standards. When building multiple properties, or upgrading densely packed housing stock, noise is often mentioned, particularly by... View Article