Top Retrofitting Trends Shaping the Construction Industry in 2025

Retrofitting older buildings has become a top priority as the government and local authorities push for greater sustainability. With governments driving net-zero targets and homeowners looking to lower energy bills, retrofitting offers practical solutions for upgrading the efficiency of existing... View Article

Introducing FP McCann’s Solar Roof Tiles

GSE In Roof System™ enables modules installation on every type of roof covering (curved tiles, interlocking, flat tiles, slates, metal, zinc, trapezoidal) as well as on new buildings like retrofit buildings. The mounting system may be installed in a portrait... View Article

Reducing carbon in steel construction

With increasing pressure from central government and local authorities to minimise the carbon emissions and environmental impact of construction projects, voestalpine Metsec has introduced a reduced carbon steel option for its renowned light gauge steel construction solutions, including the pre-panellised... View Article

The evolution of monocouche render

A breakthrough monocouche render using increased levels of recycled material is now available to help housebuilders achieve sustainability targets. weberpral E by Saint-Gobain Weber uses the next generation of cement replacement, resulting in a 22%* reduction in carbon emissions from fossil fuels... View Article

Inspiring Community Connections through Open Spaces

Meadfleet Open Space Management is celebrating a successful year of community engagement activities across the areas they serve. The award-winning open space specialists, who won gold at the 2024 International Corporate Social Responsibility Awards, have broadened their outreach, collaborating with... View Article

Vent-Axia and AO Win BEAMA Net Zero Collaboration Award

Market-leading British ventilation manufacturer, Vent-Axia, and AO, the UK’s most trusted electricals retailer, are celebrating winning the prestigious BEAMA Net Zero Collaboration Award. Recognising outstanding partnerships that contribute to advancing Net Zero, sustainability, and circularity within the electrical industry, the... View Article

The MainsBooster range by Salamander Pumps

The MainsBooster range by Salamander Pumps comprises of 11 different products, featuring inline pumps and accumulator tanks, and is designed to provide a quiet, lightweight and easy-to-install solution, from a single outlet to the whole house. TankBoost is one of... View Article

New UK Trade Sales Director for Luceco

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

Italian Flair from VBH

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

CaberMDF the ideal all-rounder for housebuilders

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

Awnings on the road to success

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