Housing safety and wellbeing task force launched

We are pleased to announce the official launch of the Housing Safety & Wellbeing Taskforce, which due to Covid-19 precautions, took place online on the 13th January 2022. We were delighted to be joined by Sir Peter Bottomley MP, who... View Article

Granorte Supports UK Network

With the opening of a larger central facility, cork specialist Granorte is providing improved support for its UK network of retail and commercial customers. Providing some 10,000ft2 of warehouse space, as well as a new sample centre, showroom and offices,... View Article

An exploration of colour and shape with an urban edge

Urbancrete is the latest tile collection from Parkside Architectural Tiles, with concrete and stone effects in multiple formats and geometric shapes to create a unique look. Featuring comfort, a brand-new finish that combines the luxurious feel of a matt surface... View Article

Titon Ventilations Systems gets social

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Titon’s Ventilation Systems division continues its planned growth with the timely appointment of a dedicated sales person responsible for the social housing sector. Titon Ventilation Systems identified the greater need for understanding and support in this key... View Article

Carl F Groupco successful in Tai Tarian tender

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Leading hardware distributor, Carl F Groupco has successfully secured a tender to continue full hardware supply to one of the largest social housing providers in Wales, Tai Tarian. Having supplied window and door hardware for the past... View Article

RIBA CPDs – ABC&D

Quantum Flooring is holding online CPD sessions for four RIBA Core Curriculum CPDs in February. This allows architects and specifiers to earn CPD points from their home or office. These web seminars are free to attend, and all attendees will... View Article

Knightsbridge supports DOTS to help the homeless community

Dogs on the Street (DOTS) – the charity that supports homeless people with dogs across the UK – has received additional support this New Year thanks to a donation from Knightsbridge.  DOTS is a volunteer-led, not-for-profit charity dedicated to supporting dog... View Article

West Fraser’s panel products are net carbon negative!

West Fraser’s panel products are net carbon negative! This means the company’s activities go beyond achieving net zero carbon emissions to actually create an environmental benefit by locking up carbon within the panel product range thus not releasing it into... View Article

Keystone Lintels awarded Heavyside Supplier of the Year 2021

Keystone Lintels, the UK’s leading manufacturer of steel lintels, is delighted to have been awarded ‘Heavyside Supplier of the Year’ at the Builders Merchant Journal Awards 2021 in recognition of its outstanding customer service. The glittering event took place on... View Article

Illuminating Springhills

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Luceco has recently supplied interior and exterior amenity lighting to Springhills Independent Living Scheme at Outwood, provided by Wakefield and District Housing Limited. WDH is one of the UK’s largest social housing providers, with over 32,000 homes... View Article

Optigrun launch new RIBA approved Blue Roof CPD

Optigrun, the specialist green roof systems supplier, has launched a new RIBA approved CPD seminar, Understanding blue roofs – From design to application Increases in our urban population, the density of urban development and the effects of climate change are... View Article

Zentia ceilings rise to the challenge in Plymouth

Sloping ceilings at a Plymouth primary school feature Zentia products. A new school for a new community in Plymouth has relied on ceiling solutions by leading UK manufacturer Zentia for delivering both form and function. Some 1,200m2 of Zentia’s Perla OP 0.95 Tegular... View Article

Build safer structures with Simpson Strong-Tie

High quality products and professional service: that is what makes Simpson-Strong-Tie® the number one connector brand in Europe and worldwide. We design and produce construction solutions for the full spectrum of building methods. As part of our commitment to product... View Article

Obsidiana COMPAC – 100% recycled 100% recyclable

Obsidiana COMPAC is a truly pioneering surface material made from 100% recycled glass and is itself 100% recyclable, making it the first worksurface in the World to offer a totally sustainable solution. Compac have been able to create this unique... View Article