Lovell Homes North West celebrates 200 years of staff service

North West housebuilder Lovell Homes has recognised the outstanding contribution of its staff following a number of milestone celebrations, including a 20th anniversary and the welcome return of an experienced team member after a 12 year absence. Lee Parry, managing... View Article

Norbord expands team with new National Sales Manager

Dan Clarke has joined the team at Norbord in the role of National Sales Manager. Previously National Sales Manager for Kronospan, with 24 years’ experience in the panel manufacturing and timber distribution industry Dan’s skills will be put to good... View Article

New Aico Product Selector arrives

Aico, the UK market leader in residential Fire and Carbon Monoxide protection, has launched Issue 10 of its highly popular Product Selector. The new version features the same ring bound format as the previous edition, for ease of use, and... View Article

Windows and doors testing

Wintech Testing & Certification by UL is an independent UKAS accredited testing facility. We specialise in providing a comprehensive range of services throughout the building and construction industries worldwide, either on-site, or at our purpose-built test laboratory. Our numerous accreditations... View Article

Mapei completes FRP structural strengthening at London office space

Mapei products have been used as part of internal renovation works at the Local Government Association’s Layden House office situated in Farringdon, London. The 1970’s building underwent significant work, whereby Specialist Contractor Gunite (Eastern) Ltd requested a feasible solution using... View Article

C-TEC launches new BS 5839-6 domestic fire alarm kit

Leading life-safety systems manufacturer, C-TEC, has launched Hush ActiV, an innovative new BS 5839-6 Grade C domestic fire alarm kit. Designed to increase the level of fire protection in flats, apartments and high-rise residential buildings, each kit contains everything you need to create a LD2 standalone conventional fire alarm system... View Article

Transformative Homes one step closer to completion

A £9.2m project that will bring modern affordable homes to families in Inverness has moved a step closer to completion as the first timber frames are installed. The new community in Slackbuie includes 69 environmentally friendly houses and flats, with... View Article

Shape and structure

Celebrating the beauty of structure and geometry, the latest collections from CTD Architectural will bring a sense of character and depth to any commercial or residential space. New for autumn 2019, CTD Architectural Tiles has introduced a broad range of... View Article

Kingspan on display at Windermere Museum

Kingspan’s Kooltherm and Therma products have been installed as part of the naturally weathered copper façade for the Windermere Jetty – Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories, named design of the year at the 2019 AJ Architecture Awards. The major new attraction... View Article

A. Protor Group win at Construction Marketing Awards

The A. Proctor Group received two awards at the prestigious CMAs (Construction Marketing Awards) in London last month. The CMAs are a highly anticipated annual event for the industry. Now in their 19th year, the awards showcase the best construction... View Article

Titon launches new Low Profile MEV

Titon has added the new CME3 Q Plus to its range of continuous mechanical extract units, developed to meet the requirements of System 3 in accordance with Part F of the Building Regulations. The combination of aesthetic smooth lines and impressive airflow makes... View Article

Introducing Blind Studio from Designer Contracts

Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor – and renowned for its curtain and blind offering to the new build sector – has launched Blind Studio. Introduced to showcase the variety of blind designs and styles that the company can... View Article

Neaco’s design input enhances luxury apartments

A development of luxury retirement properties in Swanland, near Hull, has utilised Neaco’s design and manufacturing expertise for an extensive specification of glass balconies. Designed by Loroc Architects, Stapleton Court is a collection of spacious one and two-bedroom apartments from... View Article

RIBA reacts to General Election outcome

RIBA President, Alan Jones, said: “Many people will remember this as the ‘Brexit election’. The Conservatives must now deliver on their promise to resolve the political crisis which has been paralysing wider society and the economy. “The RIBA has been... View Article

Derwent Living secures £5,000 for local charity

Local charity Doorways Derby, who provide help to homeless and vulnerable people, has received a £5,000 grant from housing provider Derwent Living. The funding has been secured from Places for People social impact charity Places Foundation, who provide financial support... View Article