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Pioneering research project underway at Wirral Waters to tackle plastic use in the construction industry worldwide

Thursday, 3rd August 2023

An internationally significant research project has begun at Peel L&P’s Wirral Waters to drive out plastics in the construction industry and lead the development of sustainable plastic-free alternatives. Sustainability and innovation in Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) are central to... View Article

Sealmaster Saleswoman Scoops Fire Woman of the Year Award

Friday, 28th July 2023

The Cambridge based family business is proud to share that their Sales & Marketing Director has been commended for Fire Industry Woman of the Year 2023, at the Fire Safety Matters awards. The glitzy awards show at Coventry Arena was... View Article

RICS comments on latest DLUHC announcement on housing

Tuesday, 25th July 2023

RICS responded to today’s announcement by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) on long-term plans for housing. Sam Rees, senior public affairs office at RICS, said: “RICS welcomes the UK Government’s announcement on boosting the supply of... View Article

Gove confirms that second staircases will be mandatory above 18 metres

Tuesday, 25th July 2023

As part of a series of announcements, Secretary of State for Housing Michael Gove this week announced that a tighter threshold of 18 metres for ‘high-risk’ buildings for mandatory construction of a second staircase would be introduced. Based on a... View Article

Gove claims “radical action” with brownfield-focused plan to build homes in cities

Monday, 24th July 2023

The Secretary of State for Housing Michael Gove has announced that the Government will be focusing on housebuilding in cities rather than greenfield sites, and that it will retain the “optional” 300,000 new homes per year target. In an announcement... View Article

Surge in labour costs expected to hit construction industry

Wednesday, 19th July 2023

Labour costs are set to overtake the cost of materials as the biggest challenge facing the construction industry during the year ahead, according to new analysis from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS). As part of its quarterly data briefing... View Article

CMO launches new online resource for homeowners and self-builders

Tuesday, 18th July 2023

CMO Group Plc, the UK’s largest online only builders’ merchant and parent company of leading e-commerce sites such as Roofing Superstore and Door Superstore, has developed a disruptive new online resource specifically to meet the evolving needs of DIY customers,... View Article

Schlüter-Systems appoints new Head of Marketing

Tuesday, 18th July 2023

The new Head of Marketing for Schlüter-Systems is David Naylor (pictured) who brings years of experience in the building industry to the innovative manufacturer of system solutions for the function, protection and decoration of tile and natural stone. David’s most... View Article

Leeds College celebrates most ever SkillBuild national finalists

Monday, 17th July 2023

A record number of Leeds College of Building students have been selected for the national final of SkillBuild 2023 – the largest multi-trade skills competition in the UK for construction trainees and apprentices. Delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), SkillBuild showcases... View Article

Port Said lighthouse dances with Slicedstone

Monday, 3rd July 2023

Slicedstone, from bathroom specialist Marmox, has been used extensively to clad a new lighthouse in Port Said, replacing the deactivated original, which stood sentinel over the city at the northern end of the Suez Canal since its opening in 1869.... View Article

Homeowners positive over timber in the home, but misconceptions remain – research

Monday, 3rd July 2023

New research from the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) reveals signs that timber windows and doors are viewed positively by homeowners, but that misunderstandings over their performance persist. The survey of 1,500 homeowners unearthed the main factors guiding product choice. It... View Article

In for a penny: DBR’s Restoration of the Bank of England Toilets

Tuesday, 27th June 2023

Leading UK conservation specialist, DBR (London) Ltd, repairs historic marble urinal and sink within the Grade I listed Bank of England. The Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom and the model on which most modern central... View Article

New CIOB President calls for greater collaboration across construction, education and policy makers

Tuesday, 27th June 2023

Sandi Rhys Jones OBE, FCIOB has been appointed President of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). She has chosen collaboration as the theme for her presidential year and wants to help improve joined-up thinking in a sector which she says... View Article

Key appointments announced by VitrA

Monday, 26th June 2023

Amanda Raine has been announced as the new Marketing Director for VitrA Bathrooms UK, taking over from Margaret Talbot, who retired after 8 years with the business at the end of May. Sam Cooke has also joined VitrA as Retail... View Article

Construction begins on ‘flagship’ 71-bed care home in Bedfordshire that will create up to 60 jobs

Tuesday, 6th June 2023

The specialist lender Atelier has provided a £10.7m loan to the fast-growing care provider MACC Group to finance the development of a 71-bed care home in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. Birmingham-based MACC Group develops and operates purpose-built care homes that provide high quality... View Article

JB Kind launches innovative new PAS 24 compliant door leaf

Thursday, 18th May 2023

Fully compliant door leaf is the foundation of new fire resistant PAS 24 security entrance doorsets Derbyshire-based door distributor JB Kind is launching its new PAS 24 door leaf to doorset manufacturers, and its PAS 24 fire resistant security doorsets... View Article

Ramboll boosts sustainable buildings expertise with double appointment

Monday, 15th May 2023

Ramboll, the engineering, design and sustainability consultancy, has today announced the promotion of Jason Layfield to executive director of Buildings for the UK, following a 22-year career at the company. The company also welcomes Jules Handy, joining as Ramboll’s head... View Article

Office expansion calls for sustainable refurbishment approach

Friday, 28th April 2023

Forbo Flooring Systems’ Marmoleum was the product of choice for a creative breakout space at investment management firm, Triple Point. With its growing headcount, Triple Point appointed AW Spaces to create an environment that could accommodate the company’s hybrid working... View Article

BAL XL Floor One – the perfect adhesive for natural stone

Friday, 28th April 2023

When specifying or fixing large format natural stone tiles, new BAL XL Floor One provides the perfect adhesive. Pourable over large areas, it can be used up to 25mm bed depth – perfect for uncalibrated natural stone. BAL XL Floor... View Article

Graf UK launches rainwater harvesting CPD

Friday, 28th April 2023

A CPD that explains the issues around rainwater harvesting and advises on the options available for specifiers and users has been launched by water management specialists Graf UK. The 55-minute presentation delivers a range of “Rainwater research”, extending from the... View Article