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A Parliamentary report (*) is maintaining that landlords need to adapt, to take a share of the growing ‘Generation Rent’ sector. The adapting applies to their properties, creating environments that enable older tenants to live independently. Potentially they can do... View Article

A development of 82 new build houses to the north of Glasgow benefit from Optima casement windows and French doors from Profile 22 Background A brownfield site, formerly the home of the NHS Orchards hospital was acquired by Keepmoat Homes... View Article

Colours have been used throughout history as an unspoken language understood by all humankind and are popularly connected to seasonality and to mood. Detail makes all the difference on tiling projects, which is why BAL – market-leaders in full tiling... View Article

NEW Winter Jackets and Gilets – insulated and water-resistant. These new ALLroundWork Jackets and Gilets are just what the name suggests – delivering a great all-round performance on site with a Ripstop water-resistant outer fabric and a coated inner fabric... View Article

Domus Ventilation, part of the Polypipe group, has launched the HRXE range of high performance Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) units for small to medium size residential properties. MVHR systems combine supply and extract ventilation in one system. They efficiently recover the heat typically lost in waste, stale air and use it to... View Article

Norbord, the leading manufacturer of engineered wood-based panel products, recently celebrated the launch of their new safety campaign with a superhero-themed fun day for employees and their families at their Inverness site. The Stronger Together campaign highlights the company’s ongoing... View Article

As a new decade commences, professionals everywhere are seeking fresh inspiration for interiors, whether for commercial spaces or residential living. This desire for innovative performance and trend-setting designs is most notable when it comes to interior doors, whose influence upon... View Article

Osmo UK, the eco-friendly wood and finishes specialist, has introduced a new finish to its Door-Oil range – 3033 Raw Matt – which is designed to protect and enhance light coloured wood, without leaving behind a wet-look appearance. Developed from... View Article

The multi award-winning Kaldewei Nexsys shower surface, an innovative four-in-one complete installation ready system, is available in 17 colours and 20 dimensions, with three surface finishes and five stylish design covers, offering around 5,000 possible combinations for individual bathroom design.... View Article

Vortice has launched a version of its popular Vort Avel heat recovery unit which is thermal efficient and accredited under the German Passivhaus standard, the Vort Avel 450 D.  Suitable for vertical wall installation, it has a high efficiency counter... View Article

Underfloor heating offers effective and efficient heating that’s out of sight and makes no demands on wall space. However, many people have misconceptions about using underfloor heating, especially as a replacement for radiators. To ease some of the worries, Wunda Group is... View Article

London-based BLANCO retailer, Moiety Kitchens, specialises in floating islands and Kosher kitchen designs, ensuring cabinetry and appliances are installed so that meat and dairy products are completely separated throughout the kitchen. All of the kitchens are open to personalisation and... View Article

When homeowners have spent money making their house into a home, it makes sense to make the most of it. That’s why Königstone, the champion of engineered quartz and natural stone worktops, has pulled together a recipe to enable homeowners... View Article

Reginox launched Vechi, a 3 in 1 instant boiling hot water tap. Part of the Amanzi collection, Vechi adds both style and modern convenience to the more classically designed kitchen, and offers the perfect partner to any ceramic sink. Both... View Article

The project team responsible for a striking residential property in the Channel Islands have used Technal’s Dualframe 75 windows and the Elegance 52 curtain wall system, supplied by Pallot Glass & Windows, to match the property’s modernist styling, as well... View Article

Leading construction connector manufacturer Simpson Strong-Tie has released their all-new 2020 catalogue; a comprehensive product guide which showcases the company’s most recent innovations and product line extensions. Alongside the UK’s largest collection of connectors for timber and masonry construction, sit... View Article

The latest Heat brochure includes a host of new heating controls and heaters including motion-activated and waterproof run-back time controllers, new heater models in the electronic 7-day timer range and advanced wireless controllers which are now compatible with Consort’s RX... View Article

Over 300 Spectus Elite 70 System windows were used in the construction of a new build retirement village in Chorley town centre A much-needed retirement development as part of a wider strategic masterplan Chorley Council commissioned a 65 apartment retirement... View Article

Aico, the UK market leader in residential Fire and Carbon Monoxide protection, has launched Issue 10 of its highly popular Product Selector. The new version features the same ring bound format as the previous edition, for ease of use, and... View Article

Wintech Testing & Certification by UL is an independent UKAS accredited testing facility. We specialise in providing a comprehensive range of services throughout the building and construction industries worldwide, either on-site, or at our purpose-built test laboratory. Our numerous accreditations... View Article