Shingle roofing solutions for Cradley ‘Eco’ Development

The energy efficient homes, at St Katherine’s Field in Cradley were designed to embrace Zero Carbon by 2016. Forward thinking IE Developments (IED) wanted to tackled the “carbon challenge” using the German PassivHaus approach which lays down some clear guidelines... View Article

Soil range completes the foundry finish picture

To complement its successful Foundry Finish rainwater system, Hunter has launched a complete range of Foundry Finish soil products. This Foundry Finish soil system will allow installers to match soil pipes to the rainwater for a genuine retro look, with... View Article

Dickies support the Antarctic Heritage Trust

Dickies, the internationally renowned workwear brand supplied overalls to the Antarctic Heritage Trust for their Port Lockroy operation. The United Kingdom Antarctic Heritage Trust (UKAHT) works to conserve Antarctic buildings and artifacts, and to promote and encourage the public’s interest... View Article

A Proctor Group attend Timber Expo – stand X50

A number of A. Proctor Group’s products will be showcased at Timber Expo this year, including Silverwood, a factory-finished painted timber cladding for a modern aesthetic look. Silverwood has been established for over 20 years and offers a diversity of... View Article

Geocel is working on a new range

Since its launch in 2008, theWORKS – a fast-acting, wet or dry surface sealant and adhesive from Geocel – has proved a big hit with contractors, quickly becoming one of Geocel’s “million pound brands”. Now Geocel is launching two new... View Article

‘Reface not replace’ experts move out of the kitchen

Kitchen cabinet refacing, where the original units are upgraded with brand new worktop overlays, replacement doors and drawer fronts, is booming in the United States and this money-saving interior design trend has caught on strongly here too. So much so... View Article

Sustainable and recyclable products from UZIN

UZIN is especially focused on innovating new environmental solutions and have innovated the Cube It Simple recyclable packaging. The new packaging means:  77% less CO2– The cube packaging allows much more efficient method of transporting as more weight and units... View Article

RIBA future trends survey results for May 2013

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has published the results of the May 2013 Future Trends Survey, the monthly report into future prospects for the architects’ profession and the wider construction industry. The RIBA Future Trends Workload Index fell... View Article

Family friendly bathrooms

Leading bathroom distributer, Frontline Bathrooms, has a comprehensive range of bathroom furniture that is ideal for family bathrooms. The Aquapure Fitted Bathroom Furniture Collection is a contemporary suite with a stylish yet simple design that offers an abundance of storage.... View Article

Work starts on affordable new homes in Sedbergh

Work has started on site on a new £1.4 million affordable housing development at a former Cumbria County Council depot in Sedbergh near Kendal. The Hadrian Development Solutions Partnership, comprised of Two Castles Housing Association and Esh Group, is building... View Article