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Eight members of the Meadfleet team have raised £2,200 for Macmillan Cancer Support after completing a 13-mile charity walk between two developments managed by the company. The team, from open space management company Meadfleet, walked cross-country from Melton Mowbray in... View Article

What does it take to re-roof a large, complex residential development in an exposed coastal location, without displacing the people who live there? At New Road Court Apartments in Porthcawl, the answer has resulted in a project shortlisted in the... View Article

FP McCann’s Structural Precast Concrete Frame division is delivering an innovative off-site construction solution for the new Overstone Gate Primary School in Northampton. Working alongside Steele & Bray, pHp Architects and West Northamptonshire Council, the project will provide a modern,... View Article

Three configurations combine architectural detailing, flexible opening options and thermal insulation for year-round living spaces Solarlux has launched Avario, a new range of glazed extension systems designed to integrate seamlessly with existing homes and create light-filled living spaces for year-round... View Article

The goal of the Timber in Construction Roadmap (TCR) is to support a cultural shift in UK housebuilding, and the rationale behind it is clear. Successive governments have agreed on 2050 as the target date by which the UK will... View Article

At Premier Marble, exceptional fireplaces begin with exceptional materials. Defined by craftsmanship, proportion and timeless design, each piece is created to bring a sense of permanence and understated luxury to the interior. Our signature Aegean Stone captures the natural character... View Article

HMG Paints, the UK’s leading independent paint manufacturer, has supported Manchester-based employment and skills organisation YES, with a donation of decorative paint to help transform its community space and support its wider transformation. As part of Yes’ project to renovate... View Article

One of Europe’s key joinery manufacturers, the Vicaima Group, have announced the appointment of Patrick Guest as Vicaima Limited’s Managing Director. Responsible for its operations and activities throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland, Patrick is a highly accomplished and well-known... View Article

HR PROF: water-based fire-retardant treatment for interior and exterior wood applications. Designed to provide effective fire protection while preserving the natural appearance of timber. Its eco-conscious formulation contains no substances classified as hazardous. Certified by BM CERTIFICATION and supported by... View Article

Buckmore Green is the latest development from award-winning housebuilder Dandara, on the edge of the beautiful South Downs and built with a strong emphasis on landscape. Continuing its relationship with structural flooring manufacturer EGGER, Dandara has specified EGGER Protect flooring... View Article

Combined ready-moulded DPC cavity wall protection with attached roof flashing, featuring an adjustable Type X Cavitray to suit all cavity widths. Ready to use – eliminating the need for cutting, fabrication and on-site variances. Control costs and stock with products... View Article

As the UK development industry places greater focus on sustainable surface water management, Klargester supports developers, specifiers and drainage professionals with a comprehensive range of Sustainable Drainage System solutions. With more than 70 years’ experience in water management, Klargester brings... View Article

Johnstone’s Trade announced today Country Soil (PPG15-30) as its 2027 Colour of the Year. A warm, saturated hue that blends beige, taupe and grey, Country Soil draws inspiration from the natural world, evoking clay-rich earth and weathered stone. Inspired by... View Article

Pipers Square in Charlestown, Dublin is one of four projects currently under construction by Cairn, Ireland’s largest house builder. Alongside the other three sites, Pipers Square represents the company’s first foray into delivering residential accommodation to the Passivhaus standard. Over... View Article

Myson is uniquely placed to support heating professionals with the UK’s most comprehensive ranges of heat emitters and controls. Their portfolio spans panel and designer radiators, towel warmers, underfloor heating, fan convectors, LST radiators, electric heating, and hydronic and electronic... View Article

Setcrete, the leading manufacturer of floor levelling compounds and ceramic tile adhesives for builders, has agreed to become a Company Partner of national construction charity, Band of Builders. In addition to financial support for the charity, Setcrete will supply products for projects being undertaken... View Article

The Rationel brand is being wound down in the UK, but the established window and door systems familiar to housebuilders and developers remain available as part of the VELFAC product range. Rationel Aura and Auraplus are now VELFAC Ribo, while... View Article

Fibre cement cladding could be viewed as a fairly homogenous building material. This versatile and durable building material is made of Porland cement, cellulose, sand, synthetic fibres and water, allowing for strong and high-performance cladding. But there are vital variations... View Article

A new mid-range glass rooflight designed to bridge the gap between plastic domes and premium glass. The VELUX Standard glass rooflight is built for the middle of the market. Suited to residential renovations, extensions, public buildings and spaces where premium... View Article

The FHS is a keystone of the government’s emissions reductions strategy –  and timber frame construction is recognised as a prime route to compliance. The target is for the UK to be a net-zero carbon economy by 2050. Currently construction... View Article