Bask in the glow with TuffX

With continued pressure to innovate our way to more energy efficient, sustainable homes, TuffX has risen to the challenge with the official launch of its long-awaited electrically heated glass product, Glow. For bi-fold doors in the first instance the glass... View Article

Budget is a missed opportunity to build, says FMB

The Budget was a missed opportunity to build new homes and improve the ones we have, to make them more energy efficient, which would have stimulated economic growth across the county, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Brian Berry... View Article

“Buggingham Pallets” welcomes new insect arrivals

Staff at Building Adhesives Ltd in Stoke-on-Trent have all mucked-in to construct an insect hotel just outside of the reception area of their HQ in Trentham. “Buggingham Pallets” has been constructed out of six old wooden pallets filled with natural... View Article

New: EPDs available for three Glidevale Protect membranes

As a UK producer for 40 years with a strong reputation for technical transparency, we are pleased to confirm that we have now achieved third party, independently certified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for three of our most frequently specified construction... View Article

West Fraser’s CaberMDF is perfect all around the house

The original CaberMDF was developed in the 1960’s. Still as popular today and manufactured by West Fraser UK in Scotland, the highly engineered product can be seen all over the modern building, from furniture to architectural mouldings, and from radiator... View Article

Latest electric heating updates from Consort Claudgen!

Consort Claudgen, a renowned brand in the heating industry, is making waves once again with their latest product launches. These new offerings combine cutting-edge technology, energy efficiency, and user-friendly features to provide the ultimate heating solutions. 1) Consort Claugen launches... View Article

VIVID acquires large brownfield site in Portsmouth

Housing association VIVID has acquired land at Tipner East in Portsmouth marking an important step forward in its ambitious plans to create a vibrant new waterfront community called Victory Quay, transforming an unused brownfield site. This is one of only... View Article

Colour psychology in the kitchen

Tim Spann, National Sales Manager UK for Keller Kitchens discusses. In the kitchen and wider interiors industry, we both live for and through trends. We follow them, create them and/or ignore them. For example, the one we all hear of now is... View Article

Radiators are much more than appliances

Offering a wide range of designs and features, radiators can have a major role as part of the decor, rather than simply heating. Stelrad’s Chris Harvey says take a closer look at the options available to specifiers. Until maybe a... View Article

How You Can Build a Home with Renewable Energy Solutions in Mind

As climate change continues to be a pressing concern, the importance of transitioning towards renewable energy sources becomes increasingly evident. One significant way individuals can contribute to this transition is by incorporating renewable energy solutions into their homes. Building a... View Article