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ARDEX UK and Building Adhesives Ltd – part of the ARDEX Group UK – have both achieved gold certification for five years of continuous CO2 reduction. The ARDEX Group UK first achieved ISO 14064:1 (otherwise known as CEMARS) for the... View Article

April Fools! As you might have imagined, attaching a balcony to a hot air balloon is a little far-fetched. But there’s a grain or two of truth in what we’ve shown off. Balconies as light as air Our Next Generation... View Article

Research providing information on the performance of different heating systems at the Energy House 2.0 facility at the University of Salford, has provided clear evidence that self-built new homes heated by radiators have lower running costs than those heated by... View Article

The South-Tyrolean family business is among the biggest window suppliers in Europe. The company recently opened its Finstral Studio Borehamwood in north London, launching its appeal to resellers in the UK. We asked Andreas Simmer, Head of Finstral UK, about... View Article

Tried and trusted in the industry for over 100 years and winner of the prestigious Livingetc Style Award for Best Exterior Cladding in 2024, make Cedral facades and slates your top choice. We work with developers, architects and installers all... View Article

Are you a developer seeking funding for residential or commercial property projects — or need a bridging loan to get things moving? BLG Development Finance offers bespoke development loans up to £15m, designed to meet your unique needs. With our... View Article

Leading open space management company, Meadfleet, proudly marks 30 years of maintaining high-quality open spaces across England and Wales. Founded in 1995, Meadfleet is the UK’s longest-established specialist open space management company, offering housebuilders a trusted, award-winning approach to creating... View Article

What is the best sound-reducing floorboard range on the market? CaberAcoustic from West Fraser is a highly versatile, effective and economical sound-reducing flooring solution. Reducing both impact and airborne transmitted sounds, it can be laid over concrete and timber floors... View Article

Glidevale Protect has launched its Whole House Solution – a new interactive web-based specification tool offering housebuilders and specifiers seamless navigation of its complete building envelope product collection, ranging from pitched roofing underlays and construction membranes to loft hatches and... View Article

Sustainability is at the core of modern manufacturing, and transparency is key in building trust with developers and consumers alike. To demonstrate its commitment to sustainable practices, Keller Kitchens has published its first detailed Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in a European Environmental... View Article

Mayplas, a specialist in passive fire protection, acoustic and thermal insulation for the housebuilding industry, has introduced two new products.  The new Party Wall Head Cap System and Therma Soffit add to Mayplas’ comprehensive portfolio of products for timber and... View Article

PDAS specialises in the design, installation, maintenance and refurbishment of adoptable and private GRP packaged pumping stations for residential and commercial developments, where gravity drainage isn’t available or practical. The company applies significant resources to the overall design of pumping... View Article

NIBE Energy Systems Limited has officially opened its first UK show apartment at Royal Winchester House in Bracknell, marking a major milestone in the company’s mission to drive the adoption of low-carbon heating in the UK. The show apartment, which... View Article

A common question when talking about waterproofing is “what’s the difference between waterproof and water resistant?” We have developed a guide on offering a fully tanked solution to protect the tile and stone for as long as the bathroom lasts.... View Article

Garador, one of the UK’s leading garage door manufacturers, is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of Somerset County Cricket Club for the 2025 season. This partnership will see Garador supporting both the men’s and women’s teams through match sponsorships and... View Article

Schlüter-Systems, market leader of high-quality system solutions for tile, stone and a variety of other floor coverings will be exhibiting at this year’s InstallerSHOW on the 24 – 26 June. With an extensive portfolio including underfloor heating, tile trims, shower profiles, shelves and... View Article

Garador, Britain’s leading garage door manufacturer, has incorporated top functionality and new technology to ensure their latest range of domestic garage doors leads the way for modern life. Their great-looking Up & Over, Roller, and Sectional doors can all incorporate... View Article

BAL Waterproof 1C – the one-coat ready-mixed waterproofing system from the market-leaders in tiling solutions – has received EAD certification for use on NHBC-approved housebuilding sites. From January 1st 2025, NHBC the UK’s leading provider of warranty and insurance for... View Article

A thinner, stronger and 30% lighter alternative to chipboard that has no added formaldehyde and is high on performance. Ideal for low energy and passive house construction, SMARTPLY SURE STEP DB is a certified airtight, tongue and groove OSB/3 panel... View Article