Product Articles

Smart Glass is fast becoming a must-have feature. As technology continues to evolve, smart glass, also known as switchable glass, is transforming how we interact with our built environment. From enhancing energy efficiency to improving occupant comfort and privacy, the... View Article

Natural stone has been used in and for construction for thousands of years and seen in some of the world’s most prominent and historic buildings, monuments and works of art. With a long and illustrious history, cast stone became a... View Article

With the increasingly stringent requirements for the energy performance of buildings, the importance of an efficient, high-performing roof is growing – and there are many factors that need to be taken into account: airtightness and watertightness, insulation values including roof... View Article

Ubbink, one of Europe’s leading innovators in residential MVHR products and systems, will be presenting a full system example on Stand B5060 at UK Construction Week Birmingham NEC, on 1st to 3rd October 2024. Integrated solutions from a single source... View Article

Brett Martin is pleased to announce that its Flat Glass Rooflights have recently secured BBA Approval. An industry recognised certification denoting the product’s quality, safety and reliability, Brett Martin is one of only few UK rooflight suppliers to obtain this... View Article

With a classic design that suits so many different styles of property, Garador’s Carlton up & over garage door is one of the most popular garage doors on the market. The Carlton offers exceptional value for money with a tried and tested... View Article

Housebuilder Lovell Homes has selected Vent-Axia’s Lo-Carbon Sentinel Kinetic Cooker Hood MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery) and the Lo-Carbon NBR dMEV C (decentralised Mechanical Extract Ventilation) as part of its Tomorrow Home project at Cornish Park in Spennymoor, County... View Article

Adding to its well established and diverse product range, Schlüter®-Systems has developed the Schlüter®-DILEX-F movement joint system to transform the appearance of tiled floors; completely changing the landscape in terms of visual impact: replacing the discordant intrusion of conventional movement... View Article

Sustainability-driven kitchen manufacturer, Keller, appoints Project Kitchens as the national contract partner for the UK. The partnership is already up and running and both companies are working on several major contracts around the UK. Project Kitchens celebrates its 25th anniversary this year so the... View Article

From single dwellings to expansive residential and high-rise developments, Wren Contracts is fast emerging as a trusted partner for developers and housing professionals big and small. Known for affordable luxury, Wren not only designs, manufactures and delivers over 140,000 kitchens... View Article

The NHBC and LABC advocate the use of preformed trays for complicated junctions, and trays play an important role, wherever the external cavity wall is punctuated by a window or door opening. In the case of arched openings, bespoke preformed... View Article

HiB, a leading bathroom product manufacturer, has launched a new collection of contemporary mirrors, featuring ‘Nova’, a range of stunning arched shapes – making it the perfect focal point for a bathroom.    Unveiled this spring, Nova mirrors are available... View Article

Some installers shy away from a challenge, but others just embrace finding solutions to seemingly impossible situations. Lee Hammond is one such installer. He runs his own business, Hammond & Holmes Kitchens & Bathrooms in Eccleston. His customer in Wigan was looking... View Article

Wolseley, a leading distributor of plumbing and heating products, and Panasonic Heating & Cooling, a global innovator in heating and cooling solutions, are thrilled to announce an enhanced collaboration aimed at transforming the landscape of renewable heating technologies. This strategic... View Article

Underfloor heating experts – Gaia – are expecting to install even more underfloor heating in new-build developments as the new Chancellor announces plans to “get Britain building again.” Following Labour’s win at the UK general election, Starmer’s government is reintroducing... View Article

The latest electric radiator series launched in the UK and Ireland by leading radiator manufacturer Stelrad, has sparked significant interest in the heating sector. The range is currently made up of 13 expertly selected steel and aluminium radiators and towel... View Article

Multipanel is the UK’s leading bathroom wall panel, and a modern alternative to bathroom tiling. The fast, grout-free installation of Multipanel wall panels means they can be installed up to 5x faster than traditional tiles. Read more on Multipanel’s benefits... View Article

Vistry Group’s groundbreaking Vistry Innovation Centre features a range of progressive products the leading housebuilder is using both now and in the future to achieve its net zero carbon target by 2040. Launched earlier this year, and based in Vistry’s... View Article

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has launched its first Passivhaus-certified Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) system, the Lo-Carbon Sentinel Econiq. With the new Future Homes Standard looking set to reduce carbon emissions for new build homes by a further... View Article

Panasonic is excited to announce its collaboration with heat pump installers, Plug Me In, to provide Panasonic Aquarea heat pumps as part of ScottishPower’s clean heating customer offering. The new partnership will deliver accessible heating solutions across the UK. Panasonic’s... View Article