ROCKWOOL® launches CPD on building services insulation standard

CPD explains important practical changes and additions to BS 5422 ROCKWOOL, the UK’s leading stone wool insulation manufacturer, has launched an ‘Introduction to BS 5422’, a new CPD (Continuing Professional Development) module to support specifiers and engineers with advice on... View Article

2024 construction predictions

The construction industry continues to evolve but perhaps no more so more than in 2023. Technological advancements, changes in building regulations as well as environmental concerns have fuelled major reform.  However, as we enter a new year, the sector shows... View Article

Overcoming Financial Barriers In Building Construction

Owning a construction business can be thrilling yet financially challenging. It requires major upfront capital due to its complex nature. This makes financing operations without outside funding difficult.   While financial constraints may threaten profitability and stability, you can overcome them... View Article

Sustainable Retrofit with Nordic Copper

“The copper could be specified with a reduced thickness, due to its strength, which reduced overall material use and embodied carbon emissions.” Adaptive reuse of existing buildings is an essential strategy to reduce embodied carbon, while regenerating our urban environments.... View Article

West Fraser – perfect for your panel projects in 2024

As the expert in innovative engineered wood panels for the UK construction and housebuilding market, West Fraser supports customers in many ways; one is the popular downloadable checklist for housebuilders and interactive product guide which proved invaluable in 2023. The... View Article

Knauf introduces plasterboard recycling scheme

Knauf UK and Ireland are pleased to announce their new partnership with Encore Environment to deliver an enhanced waste management service to reduce plasterboard waste. The landmark scheme looks to move towards a circular economy by taking waste plasterboard and... View Article

Forbo launches brand new awards for 2024

With the beginning of a new year, Forbo Flooring Systems is excited to launch its brand new Forbo Awards, replacing its previous Forbo Escapes competition. This new iteration of Forbo’s industry-renowned architectural design competition includes three categories, with a special... View Article

Schüco Excellence Awards 2024 now open for entries

Schüco is delighted to announce that entries are now open for the 2024 Schüco Excellence Awards, marking the eleventh year of the event. These industry-renowned awards celebrate outstanding design incorporating Schüco façade, window, and door systems. Presented in partnership with... View Article

Mapei Purtop Easy awarded BBA Certification

Mapei has received BBA Certification for its liquid waterproofing system – Purtop Easy. A single-component, cold liquid-applied polyurethane roof waterproofing membrane, Purtop Easy is used to protect roofs, balconies and terraces, making substrates completely waterproof even at low temperatures. The... View Article

Bring maximum performance to housing projects

Xtreme sheet vinyl flooring from Beauflor® brings maximum performance to housing projects. Delivering excellent value and enjoying home-like wood and stone designs, sheet vinyl makes an excellent flooring choice in affordable and social housing. With the Xtreme collection from Beauflor,... View Article

BBA Certification for Mapei Purtop 1000N

Mapei PURTOP 1000N liquid roof waterproofing system has been awarded BBA Certification. A two-component solvent-free, fast curing pure polyurea membrane, Purtop 1000N forms a waterproof coating for roofs and podium decks, as well as waterproofing and protecting storage tanks. During... View Article