Installers, designers and homeowners know the issue too well. If accessories such as shelves and niches need to be added at any stage after the initial framework build, drilling through the tile and stone will damage both the covering and... View Article

LISTEN HERE Steel in the home continues to dominate in the home fashion stakes; internal partitions and large steel windows replace solid doors and walls in contemporary homes. And, with advice from the Steel Window Association, homeowners can enjoy plenty of... View Article

Having provided ventilation solutions for over 35 years, Domus Ventilation will be sharing its extensive knowledge with visitors to select Specifi Mechanical Services events this year, enabling them to implement effective ventilation solutions for their projects. Starting on the 28th May... View Article

The Keller team creates kitchens of all shapes, styles, colours and sizes so, when the 2024 UK Houzz kitchen report was published, it was welcomed! Houzz discovered that homeowners are dedicating more space to their new kitchen and utility room in a renovation project. The kitchen has always been the centre of the home where cooking, eating,... View Article

Britain’s leading garage door manufacturer, Garador, has introduced a new robust hand transmitter designed specifically for use with its popular GaraMatic operators. The new hand transmitter has been carefully designed not just for convenience but also with a more robust... View Article

AKW, one of the UK’s leading providers of bathrooms, kitchens and mobility aids, is now recognised for being in the top 15% of businesses who have participated in the EcoVadis assessment. As recognition for this, AKW have been awarded a silver... View Article

Achieving product set verification for hot melt structural waterproofing, liquid-applied and reinforced bituminous systems, in addition to single ply roof systems verified in September Global building product manufacturer Sika has become an early adopter of the Code for Construction Product... View Article

Welsh Slate is the lucid choice for Lucent. A project that exemplifies a “perfect application of Welsh Slate to unify a unique roofscape,” has drawn to completion by Wates on a landmark site in London’s iconic West End. Prior to... View Article

Mapei renovation and tiling systems have been used as part of an extensive redevelopment at Gatwick Airport Station. The project, which was carried out by DMC Contracts for Costain, included construction of a new second concourse and airport entrance, doubling... View Article

Leading specialist supplier IronmongeryDirect has launched its latest catalogue, featuring 230 new and exciting door hardware solutions from exclusive and trusted trade brands. The catalogue is a ‘must-have’ for tradespeople on the move – ensuring they can get what they... View Article

We can take on any project – no matter how complicated. Working in conjunction with our clients, we are able to meet their expectations whilst navigating the tight regulations that often surround commercial properties. All of our products are engineered... View Article

Grass Concrete offer retaining walls for road highways or the simplest garden or boundary walls that feature: planting, colour, shape or textured finish. The Betoconcept range brings different shapes and styles to accommodate planting on high or low walls. The... View Article

West Fraser has introduced a new ready-primed version of industry-leading SterlingOSB Zero board which has been created for, site security and hoardings, barriers/screening, temporary public walkways, and the boarding up of damaged buildings, signage, interior screening, shop fitting/retail, displays promotions,... View Article

When external pipework needs to be concealed and protected against the risk of accidental damage or vandalism, Arma metal pipe boxing provides a tough and versatile solution that also improves aesthetics and adds a uniform finish to the project. In... View Article

Ventilation industry leader Vent-Axia is celebrating Global Recycling Day, which takes place on 18 March 2024. This year the theme for Global Recycling Day is ‘Recycling Heroes’. Vent-Axia is committed to reducing its environmental impact and has set clear sustainability... View Article

For the transition to high-efficiency, low-carbon buildings, retrofitting outdated heating, cooling and water systems can offer significant opportunities, writes Paul Winnett, operations director, Xylem UK The retrofit of ageing buildings with high-efficiency pumps and drives offers one of the biggest... View Article

Having recently celebrated 50 years of its unique reconstituted stone rainscreen, Petrarch, manufacturer Architectural Panel Solutions continues to innovate. In 2024 APS has considerably bolstered its Downer Framing offer – The Original Helping Hand rainscreen subframe solution – in order... View Article