Tilia wins quadruple gold at Rospa awards 2022

Tilia Homes has won four gold accolades at this year’s prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards 2022, with all four of the housebuilder’s regions being presented with a Gold Medal Award. For the business’ Central and Eastern regions, this is... View Article

Energy efficient loft storage with Loft Leg

Loft Leg Ltd. design and manufacture innovative loft storage solutions that create bright, organised, energy efficient lofts. All Loft Leg’s products are designed to work with, and protect, insulation products in the loft to create useful storage spaces while saving... View Article

Introducing the gold standard of BLANCO craftmanship

The eternal popularity of gold is a tale as old as time. To capitalise on this perpetual trend, BLANCO UK has launched Satin Gold as the latest finish for their range of high-quality LINUS and LINUS-S tap designs. Gold represents many things: achievement, triumph, prosperity, prestige,... View Article

Introducing The Truffle Pig Consulting Co.

After more than 30 years in the glass, glazing tools, and glass hardware business, Gary Dean has announced he has formed his new company focused on sharing experiences and knowledge as an independent consultancy group The Truffle Pig Consulting Co.... View Article

Passivhaus Bill proposed for Scottish Parliament

A proposed private member’s bill addressing the energy bill and climate crises is being put forward to the Scottish Parliament. The Domestic Building Environmental Standards (Scotland) Bill is out for consultation until 27 July 2022. Alex Rowley, MSP for the Mid Scotland and... View Article

Cut-to-falls multiboard helps drain top floor balcony

LISTEN HERE An experienced builder and roofing contractor has made use of some 300 standard and tapered Marmox Multiboards to complete a complex refurbishment of a large, top floor balcony on an apartment building in North London. Lightwood Construction carries... View Article

Build-Zone renews two ‘A’ rated binders

Structural Warranty provider, Build-Zone, has renewed two ‘A’ Rated insurance binders with AXA XL and Fidelis Underwriting Limited / Fidelis Insurance Ireland DAC, enabling them to continue to write Inherent Defects Insurance (IDI) and Structural Warranty business in the UK... View Article

Cowie’s recycling program reduces waste and delivers savings

As the UK’s number one producer of net carbon negative engineered wood-based panel products, West Fraser (trading as Norbord) understands the importance of having sustainable operations.  With a strong commitment to the environment and the communities in which the company operates, there is... View Article

3 Excellent Benefits of Bathroom Upgrades

Many people agree that the kitchen is one of the areas of the home that everyone loves. It is where family members converge during their free time and where the delicious aroma of prepared food brings feelings of home. However,... View Article

Knauf announces new factory plans

Knauf has reached an agreement with Gypfor for the purchase of a new plasterboard manufacturing plant in Newport, South Wales. This multi-million pound investment will increase the UK production volume of Knauf’s range of gypsum-based building materials by 20% when fully... View Article

Persimmon is a top 100 apprenticeship employer

Leading housebuilder Persimmon Homes is celebrating after being recognised as a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer in the Government’s annual rankings for the first time. First launched in 2020, the annual employer rankings are developed by the Department of Education, in... View Article