Product Articles

The current pergola model and the new wedge-in awning from markilux have each won two prestigious design awards The “pergola style” is the latest addition to the markilux pergola family. With its delicate stature and effective light system, it adds... View Article

West Fraser is discovering many developers, contractors and other specifiers are moving away from using traditional plywood in favour of its SterlingOSB Zero panel – including for applications such as erecting site hoardings, creating pedestrian walkways and other high visibility... View Article

Keller Kitchens, the leading Dutch kitchen manufacturer, has made significant strides in expanding its operations with a series of bold investments aimed at increasing production capacity and reinforcing the company’s pioneering commitment to sustainability. Recently commissioned in anticipation of delivering... View Article

Sapphire has been instrumental in the transformation of Brent Cross Town Plot 12, providing elegant, cantilevered balconies for 108 replacement homes at Whychcote Point, Clare Point, and Norden Point. These balconies offer residents valuable outdoor spaces that enhance their living... View Article

Appliance provider Beko Appliance Partners, who specialise in supplying tailored appliance solutions to housebuilders, developers and build-to-rent providers, have recently enhanced their website with the addition of a new online product catalogue.  This significant update to the website of Beko’s... View Article

Glidevale Protect has strengthened its flame retardant offering with the launch of its Protect FrameSafe 5000 FR external wall membrane designed for open façade cladding applications. Manufactured only with printed lap lines and with no logos to the external face... View Article

Nationwide distributor of insulation and interior building products CCF has passed the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) Assessment for Merchants and Distributors. The CCPI was created in response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy and the construction industry’s subsequent need... View Article

In medium to high rise buildings where the external façade is masonry, brickwork may need structural support, typically steel support shelves, but this is often located where a cavity barrier should be positioned. Installing wall cavity barriers together with masonry... View Article

The Reclaimed Brick Company proudly claims its market leading position as the largest reclamation yard in Yorkshire, offering an unrivaled selection of sustainable, reclaimed building materials for projects of all sizes. Known for its exceptional quality, extensive inventory, and commitment... View Article

Since 2021, DKG (parent company of Keller Kitchens and Bruynzeel) and ZLTO (association of farmers and horticulturists in the Dutch provinces Zeeland, North Brabant and South Gelderland)  have been working together on a five-year pilot project ‘Carbon Farming for CO2-storage in farmland’. DKG joined... View Article

Client: Cala Homes Merchant: Strukta Group Style: Housing Development Location: Coley Farm, Berkshire Situated in a highly sought-after area of Berkshire, Cala Homes’ Knights Grove development on the edge of the historic Newbury Market town boasts a selection of superbly... View Article

Nomad enhances project efficiency with A- rated Deposit Protection sourced by J3 Advisory. London-based boutique property developer, Nomad Developments instructed J3 Advisory to secure a building warranty with deposit protection for their latest luxury apartment project in Surrey. With a... View Article

FP McCann has supplied the complete package of its reinforced precast concrete earth retaining ‘L’ Walls which have been installed on a brand-new, multi-faceted, housing development in Middleton, Manchester. Kellen Homes partnering with Sigma Capital Group and First Choice Homes... View Article

Derived from the Greek word ‘Pronaos’, and translating as “before a temple”, portico has passed into modern parlance as the upmarket name for a porch sheltering the entrance to a building. It also encompasses those that are extended as a colonnade,... View Article

Ecological Building Systems, a leading supplier of natural building products for sustainable construction, has launched an exciting new flexible insulation product for roofs, walls, ceilings and floors, called IndiBreathe Flex, as part of an exclusive partnership with IndiNature. IndiBreathe Flex... View Article

The successful electrification of buildings demands a consumer unit that is sophisticated and adaptable enough to incorporate new technologies. Meeting the growing electrical demands of EV charging points, smart home technologies and solar PV integration is a challenge that advanced... View Article

Appliances designed to perform and built to last Are you a housebuilder or developer looking for the ideal kitchen appliance solution for your next project? It’s now easier than ever to view our contract range of stylish, energy efficient products... View Article

The government’s recently announced “brownfield first” approach to tackling the housing shortage could see as many as 11,500 new homes built each year in London alone.1 But with noise pollution a growing concern, particularly in urban areas, how can developers... View Article

Aluminium fenestration solutions manufacturer Senior Architectural Systems has provided a trio of products as part of the creation of a new residential scheme located on the former derelict site of Glasgow’s Grade II listed Meat Market. The new affordable housing... View Article

PipeSnug is the only AIRTIGHT all-in-one seal for pipes and boiler flues. Quicker, cheaper and cleaner than any other method The only all-in-one solution to meet Part L of the Building Regulations Professional-looking finish every time Creates an instant &... View Article