Fire Doors: The Importance of Certification

The performance of a fire door can be the difference between life and death. Acting as the first line of defence, fire doors provide vital minutes for people inside a property to escape. This is why fitting the right fire... View Article

Graven Hill awarded best residential development of the year

The UK’s largest custom and self-build development, Graven Hill, has been named the best residential development of the year by Oxfordshire property awards, Oxprop. The Bicester-based development beat off stiff competition to win the award, recognising housing developments that manage to... View Article

LGA responds to government’s homelessness reduction act review

Responding to the Government’s review of the Homelessness Reduction Act, Cllr David Renard, Local Government Association housing spokesperson, said: “Since the Homelessness Reduction Act was introduced, councils have continued to work hard to manage increased demand for support and find... View Article

Jackon brings ICF innovation to UK market

Jackodur Atlas and Thermomur, two Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICF) systems from Jackon are set to revolutionise UK house construction in the coming years. ICF is a modern construction method, which is widely used in Europe and North America and is... View Article

Königstone’s search for a fabricator in the North West

Leading worktop and surface specialist, Königstone, (www.konigstone.co.uk) is seeking a new fabrication partner in the North West of UK to supplement the company’s healthy growth and expansion.  This is following on from the success of Königstone’s debut presence at KBB... View Article

Aico supporting the Fire and Rescue Service

As part of a new campaign to increase support to the Fire and Rescue service, Aico are offering free support in the form of CPD training and the use of their facilities to each of the 52 Fire and Rescue... View Article

A sense of repurpose

From Steve McSorley, Director, Perega The concept of circular design in construction is nothing new and, over the last decade, many articles have been written on the long-term advantages this approach can offer society at large. One particular aspect of... View Article

Touch-free urinal flushing technologies from Viega

Designed for maximum hygiene and cleanliness, Viega has introduced two new touch-free flushing technologies for urinals in public facilities such as offices, transport hubs and sports stadiums. The concealed and infrared flushing solutions are available in a variety of design... View Article