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Abacus Bathrooms has developed a unique portfolio of stunning brassware and accessories so that retailers and designers can offer a completely colour matched scheme in the bathroom.  With colour taking a subtle centre stage in bathrooms today, Abacus has introduced... View Article

Construction connector manufacturer Simpson Strong-Tie is celebrating 25 years in the UK, helping people build safer, stronger homes and structures. Simpson launched its European operations from well-established beginnings in America, where founder Barclay Simpson created his first joist hanger back... View Article

Specifically created to meet the complex and demanding Building Regulations relating to apartment internal entrance locations, Premdor’s SoundSecure apartment entrance doorsets fully comply with all performance and legislative requirements where security, fire and noise reduction performance are of paramount importance.... View Article

Vortice Limited is delighted to introduce the new Vort Platt HCS, compact centralised mechanical ventilation unit into its range. Vortice understands that maintaining a good indoor air quality especially in student accommodation is paramount and has therefore launched the Vort... View Article

Contractors restoring and converting an architecturally significant barn complex in the Hertfordshire village of Standon were faced with a difficult challenge in bringing the 300 year-old structure up to modern thermal performance standards, without compromising the unique and highly original,... View Article

Work Shorts for the flexible working environment – designed to deliver superior comfort and freedom of movement. While Fabric, Functionality and Fit are hallmarks of Snickers Workwear, it’s the innovation and fabric technology in the design of the new FlexiWork... View Article

Vicaima’s innovative and stylish interior door models have been selected to compliment a new concept in housing from Crest Nicholson, at their Hygge Park development in Keynsham near Bristol, where the essence of Danish inspired design has been captured. It... View Article

How does SterlingOSB Zero StrongFix compare to ply? SterlingOSB Zero can be used for all the same structural applications that plywood can be used for, and as SterlingOSB Zero is made in the UK, the finished board is very competitively... View Article

The A. Proctor Group, renowned for providing high-quality membrane solutions for controlling the heat, air and moisture movement in buildings (HAMM), has launched a new vapour permeable insulation, which offers superior thermal performance and fire protection behind cladding. Spacetherm® Slentex... View Article

New legal requirements for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) on developments across Wales apply from January, heralding wider use of concrete block permeable paving. Meanwhile, the trade association Interpave has published the new Edition 7 of its definitive guidance to this... View Article

Hitting the roof was the obvious next step for Grass Concrete Ltd, a company with proven credentials for environmental construction products. The new Grassroof® is an overlay paving system that can be applied to new or existing flat roof structures.... View Article

The A. Proctor Group’s Spacetherm Aerogel Blanket has been selected for its superior thermal performance, flexibility and suitability for space-critical applications in an impressive £14m development of Bristol Waterfront apartments. The Brandon Yard project in Bristol’s Harbourside earned client Acorn... View Article

2019 has got off to a good start for Freefoam customers, with the addition of Square and Ogee gutter in the popular Anthracite Grey colour option, to help them gain market share in a growing sector. Designed to complement the... View Article

The dramatic boomerang-shaped roof at an award-winning country house in Stirlingshire has been created using 900m2 of CUPA PIZARRAS’ Heavy 3 roofing slate. Architecturally impressive, the roof plays a dominant role in the design of this contemporary Scottish home, which... View Article

Vent-Axia’s Lo-Carbon Sentinel Kinetic Cooker Hood combines a cooker hood with mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) unit in one. Ticking all the right boxes for smaller properties, the Sentinel Kinetic Cooker Hood is the ideal choice for housebuilders of... View Article

Plaswood has launched a range of picnic tables called ‘Hero’ that twin style with sustainability to help transform external spaces with elegant but durable statement furniture. The new, lighter weight range of Plaswood tables is made from 100 per cent... View Article

With stacks of experience under its belt, the Grundfos MAGNA family has been on an evolutionary journey since its 2001 launch as the range offering is constantly revisited. This is to ensure that it continues to fully encompass the increasing... View Article

Keller has launched its brand new Kitchen Inspiration brochure for 2019 which showcases its varied range of high-quality models. To receive a copy of the stunning brochure, visit Keller’s website where a PDF version can be downloaded. Alternatively, a hard... View Article

Deceuninck now tops organic Google searches for heritage windows. Search engines are dynamic, so rankings change frequently, but Deceuninck ranks top for ‘flush sash windows’ and appears on the first page for ‘heritage windows’. Sales of Deceuninck’s Heritage Flush Window... View Article

Wintech Testing & Certification have been one of the market leaders in the testing and certification of fenestration products over the past 25 years. Due to the increasing demand on fabricators and systems companies to supply products which comply with... View Article