Product Articles

Leading lighting and electricals manufacturer has appointed Ian Hunter as UK Trade Sales Director. With a wealth of experience in the electricals industry across all channels and with strong links within the housebuilding sector, Ian has previously worked for leading... View Article

Hardware specialist, VBH, is experiencing increased sales of tilt and turn hardware thanks to the addition to their range of the ArTech tilt & turn system from respected Italian hardware manufacturer, AGB. In recent months VBH has widened the reach... View Article

For those who have yet to encounter  West Fraser ’s CaberMDF range it is probably justified delving into the history of English cricket, where Sir Ian Botham was widely regarded as its greatest ever all-rounder – as good a performer... View Article

Housebuilders face increasing pressure to create external communal spaces that are welcoming, sustainable, long-lasting and functional. Achieving all that, whilst also keeping costs down, is a difficult task. But with careful design and high-quality building products, it’s possible to create... View Article

A Joint Effort Between LG and Top Research Universities, Consortium to Accelerate the Development of Next-Generation Heat Pump and Establish Industry Standards LG Electronics (LG) is hosting the first-ever meeting of the Global Heat Pump Consortium in Seoul, South Korea, from... View Article

The current pergola model and the new wedge-in awning from markilux have each won two prestigious design awards The “pergola style” is the latest addition to the markilux pergola family. With its delicate stature and effective light system, it adds... View Article

West Fraser is discovering many developers, contractors and other specifiers are moving away from using traditional plywood in favour of its SterlingOSB Zero panel – including for applications such as erecting site hoardings, creating pedestrian walkways and other high visibility... View Article

Keller Kitchens, the leading Dutch kitchen manufacturer, has made significant strides in expanding its operations with a series of bold investments aimed at increasing production capacity and reinforcing the company’s pioneering commitment to sustainability. Recently commissioned in anticipation of delivering... View Article

Sapphire has been instrumental in the transformation of Brent Cross Town Plot 12, providing elegant, cantilevered balconies for 108 replacement homes at Whychcote Point, Clare Point, and Norden Point. These balconies offer residents valuable outdoor spaces that enhance their living... View Article

Appliance provider Beko Appliance Partners, who specialise in supplying tailored appliance solutions to housebuilders, developers and build-to-rent providers, have recently enhanced their website with the addition of a new online product catalogue.  This significant update to the website of Beko’s... View Article

Glidevale Protect has strengthened its flame retardant offering with the launch of its Protect FrameSafe 5000 FR external wall membrane designed for open façade cladding applications. Manufactured only with printed lap lines and with no logos to the external face... View Article

Nationwide distributor of insulation and interior building products CCF has passed the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) Assessment for Merchants and Distributors. The CCPI was created in response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy and the construction industry’s subsequent need... View Article

In medium to high rise buildings where the external façade is masonry, brickwork may need structural support, typically steel support shelves, but this is often located where a cavity barrier should be positioned. Installing wall cavity barriers together with masonry... View Article

The Reclaimed Brick Company proudly claims its market leading position as the largest reclamation yard in Yorkshire, offering an unrivaled selection of sustainable, reclaimed building materials for projects of all sizes. Known for its exceptional quality, extensive inventory, and commitment... View Article

Since 2021, DKG (parent company of Keller Kitchens and Bruynzeel) and ZLTO (association of farmers and horticulturists in the Dutch provinces Zeeland, North Brabant and South Gelderland)  have been working together on a five-year pilot project ‘Carbon Farming for CO2-storage in farmland’. DKG joined... View Article

Client: Cala Homes Merchant: Strukta Group Style: Housing Development Location: Coley Farm, Berkshire Situated in a highly sought-after area of Berkshire, Cala Homes’ Knights Grove development on the edge of the historic Newbury Market town boasts a selection of superbly... View Article

Nomad enhances project efficiency with A- rated Deposit Protection sourced by J3 Advisory. London-based boutique property developer, Nomad Developments instructed J3 Advisory to secure a building warranty with deposit protection for their latest luxury apartment project in Surrey. With a... View Article

FP McCann has supplied the complete package of its reinforced precast concrete earth retaining ‘L’ Walls which have been installed on a brand-new, multi-faceted, housing development in Middleton, Manchester. Kellen Homes partnering with Sigma Capital Group and First Choice Homes... View Article

Derived from the Greek word ‘Pronaos’, and translating as “before a temple”, portico has passed into modern parlance as the upmarket name for a porch sheltering the entrance to a building.  It also encompasses those that are extended as a colonnade, with a... View Article

Ecological Building Systems, a leading supplier of natural building products for sustainable construction, has launched an exciting new flexible insulation product for roofs, walls, ceilings and floors, called IndiBreathe Flex, as part of an exclusive partnership with IndiNature. IndiBreathe Flex... View Article