Designer Contracts digs deep for Childline

Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, has stepped in once more to sponsor the services of leading children’s charity ChildLine for one day. Thursday (December 3rd 2020) marked the fourth time the company has supported the charity’s running costs... View Article

Whole-life carbon assessment – the only practical path towards Net Zero

By British Woodworking Federation Helen Hewitt, Chief Executive of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF), penned an article about the importance of ‘getting retrofit right’ for the report Why timber is leading construction’s Net Zero recovery, published by the Confederation of Timber Industries in the Summer.... View Article

Domus Ventilation welcomes new sales & marketing personnel

Domus Ventilation, part of the Polypipe group, has appointed two new members to the ever growing team: Russell Beardsworth as Specification Sales Manager for the Midlands / North England, and Megan Bennett as Senior Marketing Executive. Russell brings with him over 12 years’... View Article

Snickers Workwear sustainable Merino wool clothing

Mulesing-free, 100 per cent All-natural and sustainable undergarments. Stay warm or cool in our 100 per cent All-Natural Merino Wool mid- and base-layer clothes that deliver optimal comfort for all kinds of working environments and leisure activities when the weather... View Article

New Gas Barrier Membrane Eclipses the Field

Multigas 500, a new methane, radon and CO2  gas barrier membrane, is protecting the new Eclipse 136 warehouse-office development in Greater Manchester Irlam, an area in Salford, Greater Manchester, is the home to a new industrial development by Marshall Construction.... View Article

TT Pumps gains ISO 14001:2015 during lockdown

LISTEN HERE 🔊 The environment has always been important to T-T as much of its business is involved with pumping drainage and effluents, so the environment is of paramount importance. The company is very fortunate in being located in a... View Article

Serious about sustainability

The Ecodan range of air source heat pumps from Mitsubishi Electric are some of the most advanced heating systems available. Designed specifically for UK conditions. Ecodan provides renewable, low carbon alternatives to traditional fossil fuel-burning heating systems. With an A+++... View Article

A Rewarding Winter Offer from Panasonic

From November 1st, 2020, Panasonic is running a new Winter Promotion for installers purchasing its Mini VRF and Chiller ranges: Receive a 58” Panasonic Smart LED TV for every three Panasonic Mini VRF systems And receive a 58” Panasonic Smart... View Article

Rocking style from Keller

Fully embracing the trend for solid, industrial aesthetics in the home is the new Rock Solid kitchen from Keller – www.kellerkitchens.com. Stone and steel are at the heart of this superb professional-look kitchen which addresses the fashion for stone, black... View Article

Oxfordshire estate boasts more than 1000 steel windows

When Steel Window Association member, Cotswold Casements, (www.cotswold-casements.co.uk)  was approached to look at a tender for a brand-new housing estate in Oxfordshire, the scale of the project was immediately apparent – over 1000 steel windows! The Station Road Development at... View Article

Sustainable homes from InstaHaus and Norbord

InstaHaus has built an enviable reputation by designing and creating bespoke, relocatable timber homes using the highest quality, sustainable materials.  From garden annexes to holiday lodges, InstaHaus hand-builds every house in its Somerset workshop in 8-10 weeks and, depending on site conditions,... View Article

New Door-Stop fire and security Dual-Certificated Doorset

The new Door-Stop Fire and Security Dual-Certificated Doorset range aims to be the product of choice for residential developments. Designed by Door-Stop International, the doorset is among the first to have achieved dual certification for fire safety and security, through... View Article

Waste not, want not with Reginox’s new WDU range 

Reginox has launched a new range of super-quiet waste disposal units. Designed to unobtrusively grind and flush away food waste, the four models in the new collection are not only quieter, but also feature a more powerful motor than the... View Article