Product Articles

Premier Loft Ladders have made it even easier to download NBS product data from their web site. Where available, the specification can now be copied directly from the main product pages, as well as from NBS Source. Furthermore, architects and... View Article

Sapphire’s industry-leading balcony design and offsite manufacturing capabilities were integral to success when the programme for Greenwich Millennium Village (GMV) phase 5 was shortened so the development could be completed ahead of schedule. Balconies for 71 new homes had to... View Article

When looking for a lift for a development, selecting the right lift can be a challenge. This is why Stannah Lifts has introduced a new range of entry-level passenger lifts that are not only cost-effective but also much easier to specify.... View Article

Typical pump blockage caused by wipes and fibrous material. One of the biggest problems when pumping domestic sewage is the volume of household wipes that enter the sewage system. Current specifications for Sewers for Adoption realistically only cater for normal... View Article

With one eye on the UK government’s target for carbon neutrality by 2050, the construction industry continues its drive to improve the energy performance of the country’s housing stock. Indeed, the thermal efficiency of new-build homes is the focus of... View Article

Keller is well known for offering the widest range of colours and finishes in the kitchen furniture market – as well as developing different cabinet sizes and colours and being the first carbon negative kitchen manufacturer. 2021 is no different... View Article

With timber increasingly being recognised as our ‘go to’ construction material of the future, it’s crucial that it is specified correctly. Ensuring that the timber has been sourced from sustainably managed forests is paramount, as is checking that it is... View Article

Tata Steel has supplied its leading steel standing seam wall cladding system, Urban Seam® Facade to a new award-winning development in Portsmouth. The Goldsmith Avenue project is among the first in the UK to benefit from the A1 fire rating... View Article

Leading manufacturer of high-performance floor preparation products, Setcrete has launched a new, ‘fast check’ product and floor preparation guide for its range of floor levelling compounds, repair mortars, primers, damp proof membranes and adhesives. Setcrete’s product guide echoes the intuitive... View Article

Crown Trade’s range of Clean Extreme Mould Inhibiting paints offers long-lasting protection against unsightly and unhealthy surface mould. Available in a choice of matt and acrylic eggshell, Crown Trade’s Clean Extreme Mould Inhibiting paint range benefits from built in fungicide that prevents mould... View Article

From its infancy in the UK in 2017 ONLEVEL has remained focused on its ethos of innovation and improving the status quo. The rapid rise of ONLEVEL in the UK market as glass hardware innovation specialist has been swift and... View Article

The Commercial Business Unit of Topps Tiles Plc has appointed Tina Hughan as Head of Marketing – Commercial responsible for its design-led specification and technical tile specialist brands Parkside and Strata. As it continues to develop its position in the... View Article

Stone wool insulation manufacturer, ROCKWOOL has created a series of technical Resource Hubs to help specifiers access information and advice on specialist insulation solutions with ease. The new Resource Hubs span passive fire protection, HVAC, ventilated façades, flat roofs and... View Article

By John Mellor, Senior Product Manager, Glidevale Protect Specifying pitched roofing underlays for new build or refurbishment projects is often a confusing subject with so many options available on the market, each offering a variety of technical attributes and performance... View Article

Steel Window Association (SWA) member, REA Metal Windows, has completed work on the Grade II listed Dantzic on the NOMA estate in Manchester. Situated near Manchester Victoria train station, Dantzic, NOMA has been transformed into 45,000 ft² of office space. Russell WBHO  was the main contractor... View Article

Spiral UK design manufacture and install beautiful custom-made staircases for residential, commercial, fit out and escape markets in both new build and renovation or refurbishment settings. During the pandemic, it has been hard to know what to expect, what to... View Article

DRU, based in the Netherlands, is a leading European manufacturer and distributor of contemporary gas fires, electric fires, wood stoves and bioethanol fires. The Global by DRU range is a selection of gas fires that provide attractive solutions for new... View Article

Sinks these days need to be as strong and reliable as ever; yet design, colour and style are equally important considerations now that the kitchen is the hub of the home.  BLANCO’s progressive Silgranit® portfolio boasts contemporary trendy designs which... View Article