Building homes for an aging population

Bungalows and single storey dwellings have always been the preferred choice for the over 60’s. However, more people than ever are choosing to stay in their existing homes and release equity rather than downsizing to a bungalow or residential care... View Article

Save up to 26% of time and 7% of costs

Building with the Kingspan TEK® Building System, over traditional masonry construction, can save you up to 26% of time on the construction programme and up to 7% of total construction costs. Structural Insulation Panels (SIPs) are amongst the most popular... View Article

Setcrete Latex proves popular choice for builders

Setcrete Latex is a low odour, self-smoothing floor levelling compound for use in light to medium traffic internal areas prior to the installation of new floorcoverings. It is suitable for use over a wide range of absorbent subfloor types including... View Article

Sapphire balcony technology cuts construction time

Sapphire’s Glide-On™ technology has enabled smooth and timely installation of over 200 balconies at Bouygues’ Pontoon Dock development in London, helping cut the full site programme by four months. Project challenges included combining the client’s design needs with the benefits... View Article

One stop shop from Designer Contracts

With encouraging news that stamp duty is now frozen on property valued up to £500k until March 2021, Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, is ready to help its customers with the predicted rush from buyers looking for a... View Article

SIMONSWERK UK announce a new London showroom

SIMONSWERK UK are delighted to announce we will be opening a London showroom at 45 Great Sutton Street. Conveniently located right in the heart of London’s design district. The UK is a key market for the SIMONSWERK Group with London... View Article

New Hire for AO Business Housebuilder Team

Previously at Omega PLC, Wayne Paskin has joined AO as a Business Development Manager for housebuilders AO Business welcome Wayne Paskin to their housebuilder team. Starting in August, Paskin joins the B2B division of AO.com as a Business Development Manager... View Article

Roofing and roofline, the winning formula

Freefoam Building Products announce the launch of a new video. Working with award winning roofing company J R Roofing the short film highlights the benefits of fitting Freefoam roofline products alongside roof systems. Filmed on location in Blackpool, with Josh... View Article

Ubbink ventilation: optimised indoor climate helps fight Covid-19

Efficient ventilation strategies have been widely acknowledged as a key factor in reducing Covid-19 transmission rates. In meeting this need, Ubbink’s innovative MVHR system is fast becoming a UK industry standard, combining improved indoor air quality and class-leading energy efficiency, in a... View Article

Georgia strengthens the John Chambers Wildflower team

Since 2013 the John Chambers brand has been owned by Green-tech, the UKs leading landscape supplier. With a reputation for excellent quality seeds and doing things the old-fashioned way; all seed is prepared by hand; John Chambers Wildflowers can be... View Article

Improved differential movement sealed with ISO BLOCO T-Max

Improved compensation of differential movement in timber frame structures is provided by ISO-BLOCO T-Max from construction foam tape specialists, ISO Chemie. Designed for multi-storey timber frame structures, ISO BLOCO T-Max compensates for the large amount of differential movement which can... View Article

Find your style!

Check out our great inspirational tool to find the perfect socket and switch to match your interiors! Try the tool! Find Your Style! Find Your Style is a great inspirational tool to find the perfect socket and switch to match... View Article

Build-Zone secures new A-Rated insurance backing

Build-Zone is delighted to announce the first of several new capacity partnerships. Build-Zone’s deal with XL Catlin Insurance Company (UK) Ltd (part of AXA XL, the specialist division of the AXA Group of Companies) means we have been able to... View Article

Kingspan helping people get back to business

As lockdown gradually eases and more people are returning to their places of work, businesses are having to consider how to make their workspaces safe.  Government guidance clearly states that social distancing of 2m or 1m with risk mitigation must... View Article