BAL celebrates DOUBLE success at TTA Awards 2025!

BAL are celebrating after winning Best Innovation at this year’s Tile Association (TTA) Awards and also scooping the Best Environmental Initiative as part of ARDEX Group UK. The TTA Awards 2025 took place at The Hilton Metropole on Friday 16th... View Article

Schlüter-Systems appoints new area sales consultant

 The latest addition to the Schlüter-Systems’ sales team, Adam Dolphin Schlüter-Systems has welcomed a new member to its sales team. Adam Dolphin joins as Area Sales Consultant for the Southwest, covering Devon, Cornwall, South Somerset, Dorset and the Channel Islands.... View Article

Freefoam Building Products retains Ecovadis Silver Medal

Freefoam is proud to announce that it has successfully retained its Ecovadis Silver Medal for 2025, placing the company in the 94th percentile of all companies assessed globally. This recognition reaffirms Freefoam’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices.... View Article

Schlüter-Systems’ KERDI range for a complete waterproofing system

Recent technical guidance (9.2/06) from the NHBC emphasises the importance of maintaining the structural integrity of a building through effective waterproofing. Schlüter-Systems’ product innovations have always guaranteed that bathrooms, wetrooms and steam rooms are properly waterproofed; it is the company’s mission after all.... View Article

Timeless elegance from Steel Window Fittings

Steel Window Fittings, a member of the Steel Window Association, is a market leader in high quality steel window and door handles, fittings and accessories. The company has launched the 1080 and 1090 door levers which are available on all SWF... View Article

Ground source heat pump networks: benefits for developers

Neil Fitzsimons, Managing Director of Power On, looks at how networked ground source heat pumps can benefit builders and developers in light of the Future Homes Standard and the push for net-zero.  The regulatory landscape for heating residential buildings is... View Article

The essence of the Orient from Keller

Keller Kitchens has developed such a vast range of colours, styles and materials; flexibility in design is the company’s mantra; along with prowess in sustainability initiatives. One emerging style is ‘hotel chic’ which combines luxury, elegance and comfort with a sophisticated... View Article

Espire: Advanced fire and carbon monoxide protection

The Professional Standard in Safety Introducing Espire – the ultimate solution for advanced fire and carbon monoxide protection in residential and commercial spaces. Designed for optimal performance and reliability, each alarm is packed with cutting-edge features and rigorously tested to... View Article

Vistry to deliver ambitious City Centre Community

One of the UK’s most ambitious city centre regeneration projects has taken a major step forward, after the appointment of Vistry Group as the preferred developer of the new Sheepfolds neighbourhood at Riverside Sunderland. Vistry North East is set to... View Article

Award‑winning Site Manager joins Newland Homes

Newland Homes has bolstered its construction team with the appointment of Simon Blackburn as Site Manager. With a wealth of experience delivering both zero carbon and traditional home builds, Simon is leading the team at The Limes in Tetbury, where... View Article

A free ride from Garador

Garador’s large delivery trucks were in full use over the weekend when they delivered over 200 cyclists back to their departure point after taking part in a big charity race. The cyclists were participating in the 25th annual Coast to Coast... View Article

Make the right connections

24-26 June NEC Birmingham InstallerSHOW is the UK’s must-visit event focusing on sustainability in the built environment, bringing together more than 800 exhibitors and 30,000 visitors across three halls and three days at the NEC Birmingham. In addition to the... View Article