Product Articles

Designer Contracts, one of the UK’s leading furnishing suppliers to housebuilders, has added a luxurious new collection of contemporary fabrics to its blinds and curtains portfolio – and doubled its blind making capacity. Its updated Fabric Studio Curtain Collection comprises... View Article

Sheet vinyl floors from IVC Commercial provide social housing with a flooring option that’s suitable for more than just bathrooms and kitchens. A growing number of social housing providers are stepping beyond regulation to consider the positive impact of providing... View Article

With the recent announcement that the revised Decent Homes Standard for England will not mandate floor coverings in all rooms of social housing, Beauflor asks whether the provision of flooring for tenants should really be a postcode lottery.  While some... View Article

While our focus has always been on quality, longevity and style, we continually monitor changing market needs – from building and safety regulations to evolving design tastes. Our aim is simple: to ensure customers can rely on VELFAC to meet... View Article

Building products manufacturer Glidevale Protect is helping to make roofing contractors’ lives that bit easier by offering a co-branded service that provides clear and concise fixing instructions printed directly onto its pitched roofing underlays. The simple instructions provide roofing contractors... View Article

Continually investing in the improvement of its engineered wood-based panel products, West Fraser has received new BBA certification, confirming its environmentally-friendly CaberShield Eco is capable of withstanding constant exposure to the elements for a full sixty days: comfortably delivering extended practical and economic advantages for... View Article

The latest edition of KBB Birmingham confirmed a clear evolution in furniture design: fittings and accessories are no longer visible elements but have become key technical components within the furniture system. Innovation focuses on improving the user experience, movement, accessibility,... View Article

Advanced will be exhibiting at The Fire Safety Event 2026, taking place from 28-30 April at the NEC, Birmingham, where the company will showcase its latest intelligent fire and life safety solutions designed to support safer, smarter buildings. The Fire... View Article

Favoured by specifiers who need to consider solutions to noise pollution in today’s busy, building world, CaberAcoustic from West Fraser is a versatile, economical sound-reducing flooring system which reduces both impact and airborne transmitted sounds. It can be laid over concrete and timber floors... View Article

Qvantum’s award-winning QE exhaust air heat pumps are delivering low-carbon comfort for 76 new-build apartments at The Roundway in Tottenham, North London. The individual QE systems, designed in conjunction with Nick Yankovec of NLY Building Services, are providing energy-efficient heating, hot... View Article

At Myson, we believe in implementing complete solutions rather than individual components. A full range of indoor climate solutions from one supplier – easier for you, better for your customers. Radiators remain the preferred option to create the perfect indoor climate comfort, however,... View Article

Engineering-driven furniture hardware developed to optimise production efficiency, durability and design integration. Explore our latest functional systems and technical innovations at KBB 2026. With 45 years of experience in the sector, Emuca has grown from a family business to become... View Article

MKM Stoke branch manager Paul Hodgkiss used Setcrete Exterior levelling compound to deliver a flawlessly smooth base that will withstand exposure to the worst of the British weather for a garden dome at his Nantwich home. A four-metre circular concrete base had already been installed,... View Article

For 15 years, the GL250 has redefined airtight loft access. Discover why housebuilders still trust the original market‑leading design for outstanding performance. Fifteen years after launch, the Manthorpe GL250 Loft Access Door remains the benchmark for airtight, thermally efficient loft... View Article

This unique barn conversion combines traditional character with contemporary design. Expansive panoramic glazing and thoughtfully positioned windows draw natural light deep into the home while celebrating its architectural form. Check out this project Discover the bespoke products featured: Aluminium Windows... View Article

Reliable, efficient, and adaptable wetroom solutions for modern developments Wetrooms are increasingly popular in modern residential developments, offering open-plan accessibility, contemporary appeal, and flexible layouts. For developers and builders, delivering wetrooms that are fully waterproof, thermally efficient, and easy to... View Article

Last year, leading radiator manufacturer Stelrad introduced a new quicker turnaround service for the supply of some of its radiators in colour. Initially this new rapid turnaround service applied to the popular Column and Concord ranges, and to the Classic... View Article

Designer Contracts supply and install nationwide with an extensive product portfolio of floorcoverings, blinds, curtains and furnishings, backed by a commitment to provide exceptional customer service through a unique regional network. Choosing the right flooring contractor is a critical decision... View Article

Wakefield based Grass Concrete Ltd has a line-up of vertical landscaping products known as the Betoconcept. The range to meet growing demand for both retaining walls that combine attractive vertical planted landscapes with reduced noise levels. Dry built blocks interlock... View Article