Building a better workplace

The work environment significantly influences productivity and well-being. Companies globally now prioritise operational efficiency and healthy workplace practices. For instance, within the Building Confidence community, 56% of companies restrict working hours to safeguard employee well-being. Well-being fosters productivity, with spaces... View Article

Knightsbridge’s bumper book reveals over 400 new products

Knightsbridge, one of the UK’s leading brands of wiring devices, accessories and lighting, has just published its 2024 catalogue, available to the trade from February 1st. The handy A5-sized, full colour publication – which runs to nearly 500 pages – is... View Article

Sovereign by Contour Heating Ltd

Introducing Contour Heating’s Sovereign range, the epitome of safety and style in heating solutions. Crafted with precision and care, the Sovereign radiators combine sleek design with unparalleled functionality, making them the ideal choice for various public spaces. With a focus... View Article

Handmade terracotta tiles from Parkside

Exclusively available in the UK from Parkside Architectural Tiles, Sugaroni is the authentic handmade terracotta tile for specialist restoration and exclusive interiors. Sugaroni has been handmaking terracotta tiles since 1685 with a list of projects that includes renaissance buildings and... View Article

Builders threshold solution

The Type LTT Level Threshold Tray encapsulates threshold masonry exposed to damp transmittance from the exterior inwardly and from ground level upwardly. Separation ensures compliance. Each LTT extends downwardly over both faces of the masonry, and at either end rises... View Article

Designer Contract’s new window of opportunity

Designer Contracts, one of the UK’s leading furnishing suppliers to housebuilders, has launched a completely new anthology of plain and patterned curtain collections. It is also introducing an updated blind studio range. The new ‘window of opportunity’ comes as more... View Article

The quietest member of the West Fraser family

What is the best sound-reducing floorboard range on the market? CaberAcoustic from West Fraser is a highly versatile, effective and economical sound-reducing flooring solution. Reducing both impact and airborne transmitted sounds, it can be laid over concrete and timber floors... View Article

The fine quality of Riviera Home indoors or out

Whether outdoors or indoors, Riviera Home TufStrand handwoven carpets bring comfort and luxury that lasts. Renowned for its fine-quality handwoven carpets, Riviera Home has launched two new ranges made from premium TufStrand yarn. Suitable for outdoor and indoor use, TufStrand... View Article

Biodiversity Net Gain Management by Meadfleet

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) regulations are now in place, affecting all new planning applications of 10+ units.  What are the key challenges and how can Meadfleet help housebuilders meet them? Key Challenges for the industry: Compulsory 10% biodiversity enhancement from... View Article

Garador solar energy system outperforms expectations

Garador, one of the UK’s first garage door manufacturers to start using a renewable power source for its factory, has announced that its solar based energy system is outperforming all expectations. Last summer, Garador installed a vast array of 1600... View Article

Simply perfect for all types of new buildings

Introducing the LUXORliving Smart Home System. Do you want to make your new dream property smarter, more efficient, and future-proof? The LUXORliving KNX-based smart home system combines increased living comfort with maximum energy efficiency in an incredibly simple way. Focus... View Article

Renton Hall extension

An award-winning contemporary Douglas fir extension to a classic Georgian house created a stunning new living space to an impressive home. WT Architecture had a clear vision of what they wanted for the extension and came to Carpenter Oak to... View Article

SIMONSWERK exhibits at ARCHITECT@WORK

Leading hinge manufacturer SIMONSWERK will be exhibiting at the ARCHITECT@WORK exhibition held at the Truman Brewery on 20th-21st March. This internationally successful exhibition is aimed at architects, interior designers, and specifiers. SIMONSWERK will be showcasing on Stand No. 43 the... View Article

Envirovent extends its commitment to social housing sector

One of the UK’s leading ventilation designers and manufacturers, EnviroVent, is enhancing its commitment to the social housing sector by appointing James Kane as Head of Sales – Social Housing. James has been promoted to the role after being EnviroVent’s Regional... View Article