Jackon UK presenting at NSBRC Eco Workshop

JACKON UK is delighted to be taking part in the upcoming Eco Workshop on Building Systems & Project Management being organised by the National Self Build & Renovation Centre in Swindon this coming Saturday. JACKON is an enthusiastic supporter of... View Article

Stick or seal EB25 smashes both

EB25 from Sika Everbuild is a powerful sealant and adhesive in one which has fast become a popular option for trade professionals looking for a multitasking sealant and adhesive. Since its launch two years ago, EB25 has secured its place... View Article

A new approach to surface water management

Expectations of the built environment are changing to meet sustainability targets and corporate social responsibility values. Following ten years of research and development by Rockwool, Hydrorock Solutions has launched a new, innovative, sustainable drainage system consisting of Natural Aquifer Blocks... View Article

Cumnock Bus Station

New stainless steel contemporary wall mounted benches for this modern station. Earlier this year Benchmark Design where contacted by Clarks Contractors to deign and manufacture a number of curved stainless steel benches for the new Cumnock Bus Station. East Ayrshire... View Article

Valuable community assets protected by StructureCare

The Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art’s (MIMA) mission to bring the wider community under one roof has taken a step forward by ensuring that the roof remains waterproof and able to withstand the often harsh North-East weather.  Located in Centre Square, Middlesbrough, since 2007 operating... View Article

Double win for Aico at the Electrical Wholesaler Awards

Aico is delighted to announce that they are the proud winners of ‘Best Training Provider’ and ‘Best Customer Service’ (Brand) at the 2021 Electrical Wholesaler Awards, voted for by industry professionals. The Electrical Wholesaler Awards champion innovative brands, outstanding wholesalers,... View Article

BDP school design makes Scottish Design Awards shortlist

Ayr Grammar primary school, designed by BDP’s Glasgow studio, has been shortlisted in the annual Scottish Design Awards. The sensitively restored historic building, located on the edge of the 17th Century Citadel of Ayr, is one of six buildings making... View Article

VitrA launch WC with Built-In Bidet

WC’s that have a built-in bidet washing function have been used throughout the Far East and the Mediterranean for many years, and now a simple solution for enhanced personal hygiene is being launched in UK on selected WC’s from VitrA.... View Article

Vent-Axia Fan Celebrates Sweet Sixteen

British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia continues to lead the way in reliability with one of its Silhouette bathroom fans celebrating its sixteenth birthday. Installed in 2005 in a family home in Hornchurch, Essex during the refurbishment of the property’s main bathroom,... View Article

Breathing life into a Bradford icon

The transformation of Bradford’s Conditioning House – from a dilapidated mill into the city’s premier postcode – is complete. Leeds-based developer, Priestley Homes, has converted the Grade-II listed building into 153 modern apartments. The group’s main contractor, Priestley Construction, brought... View Article

Comprehensive bathroom solutions for wooden structures

Insulation is in the centre of sustainable energy and is extremely important to incorporate into any renovation project especially in timber structures that are subjected to damp and draughts. Due to the high level of humidity generated in bathrooms, without... View Article

Specifying Resin-Based Grouts

The purpose of grout is to fill the joints that are left between tiles, make them watertight and protect the tiles themselves from water damage.  There are two basic types of grout to choose between when specifying tiling.  The first... View Article