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Kingspan Insulation has published a new white paper assessing how different floor insulation specifications can impact cost and floor-to-ceiling height in home refurbishments. The report is based on research from leading consultants — Currie & Brown. It shows that Kingspan... View Article

With PM (particulate matter) pollution grabbing national headlines, Specflue is pioneering an alternative heating method for those looking for the ambience of a flickering fire in their living room that offers enhanced eco credentials. Pellet stoves, such as those manufactured... View Article

Steel Window Fittings (SWF), a Steel Window Association member, is pleased to announce the launch of its “Taylors Spindle”. New to Steel Window Fittings, the Taylors Spindle, which can be used with the company’s B850 and B860 door handles. The... View Article

By Danny Hanlon, UK COO, Granite & TREND Transformations With summer approaching, homeowners are starting to think about making those changes around the home that have been niggling away during the winter. Big decisions like a kitchen or bathroom makeover... View Article

Joseph Ash Galvanizing is a UK leader of steel finishing services including galvanizing, spin galvanizing, shot blasting, powder coating and duplex coatings. With eight plants in the UK serving many types of customers from large construction companies and fabricators, to... View Article

More than four kilometres of ‘Versa 5’ pre-formed plywood fire sprinkler boxing from Encasement is being used to provide an aesthetic finish to the installation of new fire sprinkler systems at three Liberty Heights student accommodation blocks in Wolverhampton. Operated... View Article

Vortice has launched the Vort HRI Phantom, a brand new, slimline, void mounted heat recovery unit ideal for commercial applications.  There are two models available with performances ranging from 206m3/hr to 350 m3/hr. Fresh air is 100% fully filtered even... View Article

Taking its name from the German word for “king”, Königstone was created in 2005 with the aim of providing quartz products of the highest quality for use as surfaces in kitchens and bathrooms. The brand was started by two business partners, who currently... View Article

Spectus Vertical Sliders have been used in the refurbishment of University of Sussex student accommodation in Brighton. The University of Sussex Kings Road student accommodation in Brighton has a prominent position in a conservation area on the seafront. As part... View Article

Honeybourne Homes is a building contractor who specialises in creating new bespoke homes in both contemporary and traditional styles. Many of their homes overlook the beautiful Yorkshire countryside and are built and/or refurbished to a very high standard. This project... View Article

One of the UK’s leading independent landscaping suppliers, Talasey Group has introduced a plethora of new products and services to their 2019 brochure. The company, which was recently launched as a BMF Regional Centre of Excellence, has spent the past... View Article

Sometimes, even the simple task of hanging a picture or a mirror on an interior partition wall has been fraught with difficulty due to the common challenge of a weak plasterboard substrate. That is no longer a problem thanks to... View Article

New from Schueco UK, Britain’s leading specialist in aluminium and steel systems for the whole building envelope, is the AWS 75 PD.SI Panorama window. Aimed primarily at the residential market, the new window is designed for the construction of ribbon... View Article

Scotframe manufacture an innovative and unique injected PU closed panel timber frame system called Val-U-ThermPLUS® a range of advanced, closed panel, factory insulated, high thermal performance wall, roof and floor systems, which provide a winning solution. Val-U-ThermPLUS® ensures space heating... View Article

New research has shown that by using premium performance phenolic insulation over cheaper, thicker mineral fibre insulation, developers can reduce construction thicknesses and actually save on total upfront costs. The study from Currie & Brown, which was commissioned by Kingspan... View Article

Specialist door manufacturer, Ahmarra have supplied bespoke panel doors for a number of striking high-end residential properties from their Artisan Panel Door Collection. The Artisan range has been designed specifically for architects, developers and interior designers working in the luxury... View Article

The highly flexible FastTrack Wall to Wall Grill Service from CCL Wetrooms allows house builders to order a bespoke wetroom grill up to 2000mm in length, using their 2-3 day manufacturing service. Thanks to the quick turnaround, it is the ideal... View Article

Simpson Strong-Tie’s Quik Drive auto-feed system is a significantly faster way to install screws. With a multitude of modular fittings and screws for a huge range of purposes, there is a Quik Drive kit to suit just about every application... View Article

A new urban district is being created in London’s Canary Wharf, which when complete will feature up to 3,600 new homes, a GP’s surgery, a two form primary school for 420 children, 490,000sq ft of retail space and eight acres... View Article

Cromar PRO GRP System is exceptionally popular as a flat roofing solution – it provides a modern look and can often be cheaper than a pitched roof as less materials are needed. There are many different coverings that can be... View Article