Haddonstone raises the bar on balustrades

If you go to any formal gardens, park, stately home or other historic property and spot a balustrade there is every possibility you are seeing something manufactured and custom made under the watchful eye of a cast stone specialist such... View Article

Dagenham Green: A Landmark new Neighbourhood for East London

A joint venture between award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group and leading housing association Peabody is demonstrating the impact of community-focused placemaking in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. An outstanding new collection of homes and amenities is launching at Dagenham... View Article

Perfect harmony with OSB and concrete

It may seem an unusual partnership – aren’t the really fab ones a weeny bit unusual after all? – but SterlingOSB Zero and concrete are a match made in heaven. Yes, sometimes the industries bicker, but let’s see how they can live together... View Article

Get the perfect airtight finish with PipeSnug

Perfect Airtight Finish Every Time. The only AIRTIGHT all-in-one seal for pipes and boiler flues. PipeSnugs are quicker, cost effective and cleaner than any other method of sealing a hole where a pipe exits the wall. Colours: Black, Grey & White Sizes: 32mm, 40mm... View Article

HiB Announces Key Promotions in National Sales Team

HiB is pleased to announce the promotion of two key team members, marking an exciting new chapter in its national sales strategy. Steve Wortley has been promoted to the position of National Sales Manager. Having dedicated over 14 years to... View Article

Let the Spruce Loose

Data shows that timber and timber-based panels have become the fastest-growing categories in contemporary construction, particularly in the offsite and modular niche. Whether it’s walls, floors or ceilings, recent, proprietary research we conducted showed these products are predicted to make... View Article

Precast in the frame for net zero future

A precast concrete approach to constructing the building frame for the UK’s largest ever Passivhaus school has demonstrated the material’s potential for use in highly sustainable buildings. Mark McCann at FP McCann, the country’s largest manufacturer of precast concrete products... View Article
Planning permission shortages stifle housing growth

Imagination & effort needed

Patrick Mooney, housing consultant and news editor of Housing Management & Maintenance magazine, looks at the crisis around temporary accommodation costs, and how addressing this requires investment in affordable housing, reforms, and collaboration across government, councils, and housing associations. The... View Article

Aftercare and maintenance of steel windows

Steel windows properly maintained can be expected to last the life of the building The Steel Window Association has developed a series of fact sheets – all can be viewed and downloaded here. The following is a synopsis of the aftercare and maintenance... View Article

Record attendance for Keller at Küchenmeile 2024

As the sun was shining at Gut Böckel Estate in Germany, Keller Kitchens enjoyed a successful show with record numbers in attendance where visitors were presented with all the new product launches for 2025. Innovations include many finishes, colours, styles... View Article