Earthborn doubles silicate colours

Exterior masonry is probably the toughest test of all for a paint. It needs to be durable and weatherproof, as well as good looking and not all masonry paints were born equal. Ecopro Silicate Masonry Paint is a highly durable, breathable... View Article

SALTO Releases New Neo Cylinder

SALTO Systems, a leading manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has released the SALTO Neo Cylinder – a new electronic cylinder that offers more features and better functionality than any other cylinder on the market. The compact SALTO Neo Cylinder... View Article
The fight to combat homelessness

Over 80,000 new homes will be lost in one year to Covid chaos

Shocking new analysis predicts the pandemic will see 84,000 fewer homes delivered this year – with overall output dropping from 255,000 last year to just 171,000 homes in 20/21. Without urgent government action, the research carried out by Savills for Shelter, estimates 116,000... View Article

New director appointed for Barratt West region

Barratt Developments has appointed Ian Menham as its new regional managing director for the company’s west region, replacing Chris Burton who is retiring after more than 30 years in the business. Ian Menham will be responsible for Barratt’s operations in... View Article

Birmingham’s first co-housing projects underway

Birmingham City Council, in partnership with Housing 21, a leading not-for-profit provider of housing and care for older people of modest means, has identified land in Lozells and Saltley to provide the city’s first co-housing projects for older people. The... View Article

CITB levy cut welcome relief for construction, says FMB

Responding to today’s announcement from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) that it will be suspending levy payments from industry until September, Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), said: “The cut in the CITB levy which... View Article

The secret to the perfect gravel driveway

All the finest properties are defined by the first impression they make on prospective buyers. Those first impressions, the property’s kerb appeal, can also make all the difference to its market value, adding an estimated 5-10%. Part of that kerb... View Article