Insulation is at 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. The cheapest way to reduce heat loss is to use building... View Article

Landlords looking to spruce up their properties quickly and easily at tenant changeover time would be well advised to check out V33 Multi-Surface Renovation, the major new innovation in white emulsion. The paint offers landlords major time- and cost-saving benefits... View Article

The newly created “Under Control” collection from Forbo Flooring Systems provides specifiers with a diverse array of flooring products to help control static discharge in sensitive areas of a building. The collection features its popular Colorex tile range, refreshed to... View Article

UltraScape premjoint jointing compound has been used to joint 65sqm of sandstone paving at a multi-million pound private residence in an exclusive residential area in Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield. Background Designed with an Arts and Crafts style and boasting a... View Article

Königstone, with an impressive reputation for high-quality surface materials and worktops, now supplies stunning semi-precious materials for spectacular kitchens. Königstone has access to beautiful materials from across the globe and these breath-taking surfaces will truly set your kitchen apart from... View Article

Saint-Gobain Glass UK & Ireland hosted a range of online events during the recent lockdown, to provide support to customers involved in the specification, processing and installation of Saint-Gobain’s building glass products. The LIVE@5 online events were launched by the... View Article

Like many of us today, Edinburgh-based joiner John Penny was planning a space of his own at the bottom of the garden. But, what started life as a “man-cave”, ended up a valuable spraying studio allowing John the space to... View Article

Specifiers’ guide to acoustic, fire & thermal insulation returns as interactive resource As part of continued investment in tools which help to save specifiers’ time and make it easier to identify the correct insulation solutions for facades, walls, floors and... View Article

The University of Bedfordshire’s new four-storey science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) building in Luton is using 80 Forma decorative casings from Encasement to conceal building services and utilities while also enhancing its interior design. Designed by MCW Architects and... View Article

Setcrete Exterior floor levelling compound has seen year-on-year growth of 300% in leading builders’ merchants, driven by consumer demand to reinvigorate outside spaces during the coronavirus lockdown. Used to prepare patio areas and other outdoor spaces prior to the installation... View Article

Altro Ensemble modular flooring has helped create a comfortable and elegant reading and learning environment for children and adults in a Swedish library. The old library in Smedstorp was squeezed into a school, which meant visitors had to go through... View Article

Welsh passive housebuilder, PYC Construction naturally selects high quality timber products to create low energy, high performance homes. A fine example of the company’s sustainable buildings is a bespoke two-storey house with vaulted ceilings which is under construction in Nesscliffe,... View Article

It’s almost 200 years ago when Crittall pioneered the original, iconic steel window frames. Modified over the years to meet today’s stringent regulations, hand-crafted Crittall windows, doors and screens undoubtedly add value to a home with bespoke, timeless, design for... View Article