F. Ball launches new smoothing compound

F. Ball and Co. Ltd. has drawn upon the latest cement formulation technology to create a ‘best-in-class’ high flow smoothing compound: Stopgap 1400. A fast-setting, two-component smoothing compound, with superior self-smoothing properties, Stopgap 1400 is walk-on hard from just 90... View Article

Bradite proves a boon for community cafe

Bradite’s One Can has helped create a bright, airy and welcoming atmosphere in a South Croydon community venture. Boon Café Croydon was conceived, in the words of its founder Georgina Arsalides, as “a space for families to enjoy, a place... View Article

Keller Kitchens’ new contract partners is Arcos Interiors, Bristol

Keller Kitchens has announced a new strategic partnership for the company’s kitchen contract channel in the UK. Arcos Interiors of Bristol has been appointed as Keller’s exclusive contract partner for the South West of England. Headed up by Christian Ford, Arcos Interiors boasts 30 years’ experience in the... View Article

Brilliantly British manufacturing from DoorCo

DoorCo recently announced the addition of a new door to their composite door portfolio that is being manufactured in their new Doncaster facility. Revealed as BRiTDOR, the new timber core composite door represents the new brand’s classic British origins. BRiTDOR’s... View Article

FabSpeed launches CMS40, the lightweight brick façade system

Introducing the CMS40 Façade System by FabSpeed, a Michelmersh Group brand, in collaboration with fellow industry leaders, Cladmate Façade Systems. The CMS40 is a lightweight, easy-to-install, cost-effective system that integrates mechanically fixed, non-combustible brick slips to offer the beautiful clay... View Article

It’s now easier to do the right thing by bats

Bats have experienced a decline in the number of available roosts in the urban environment over recent years due to improved building design, modern materials, and construction practices, resulting in less defects, offering fewer nooks and crannies for our small... View Article

Marmox appoints Finance Director

Continuing to plan for the future, Marmox Ltd. has strengthened its board by promoting its current Finance Manager to the newly created post of Finance Director with immediate effect. The move follows founding family member, Jonathan Parsons, having been appointed... View Article

How switching to West Fraser’s engineered wood panels helps housebuilders lower their Scope 3 emissions

West Fraser UK, as a pioneer in the industry, has always been dedicated to producing board from sustainable sources of timber. All of the wood used in the manufacture of the company’s engineered panel ranges comes from responsibly managed forests, or from recycled material. Young, fast-growing trees are the lungs of the world, breathing in... View Article

The Broadway benefits from invisible access automation

The Broadway is a mixed-use development in Westminster, London. Contributing to the beautifully presented interior, TORMAX was contracted by Focchi Ltd to deliver invisible automation to over forty swing door entrances, concealing their advanced iMotion 1401 operator into the floor... View Article