BUILDING PRODUCT & PROJECT NEWS
Doors fit for a new world!
Residents deserve unquestionable comfort and safety in the post pandemic era, as do the professionals responsible for providing it. Many things have changed over the past eighteen or more months …
UWLA welcomes construction industry commitment to Net Zero
The Unified Water Label Association (UWLA) has welcomed the launch of the Construct Zero change programme, which details the commitments made by the industry to reduce its carbon emissions. The …
Aquobex partners with pan-European company to develop sustainable flood barrier solution
Aquobex, a specialist in designing and engineering flood protection solutions, has negotiated the exclusive rights to develop and globally distribute the first lightweight, compact, and simple-to-use flood barrier solution that …
Renderplas Supply External Render Beads For Major Project In Bahrain
Renderplas PVC external render beads are part of the dynamic design of The Walk, a new commercial and leisure development in East Riffa in the oil-rich Kingdom of Bahrain. PVC …
Housing developers’ land banking myth debunked by study
The myth that housing developers are hoarding land after gaining planning consent in order to benefit from a rising market has been debunked in new research by leading planning consultancy …
Airtech Helps Landlords Meet Their Duty of Care and Tackle Condensation and Mould
It’s been a challenging time for social housing landlords during the COVID pandemic, especially with vulnerable residents shielding, making home repairs difficult. At the same time, landlords have seen a rise …
Country Charm
A timeless and classic aesthetic that suits a wide range of interiors, country-style is a look that offers everlasting character. Whether homeowners are hoping to renovate their kitchen with a …
Delivering outdoor power at Kensington Palace’s famous Sunken Garden
Slim IGU in-ground power units from Pop Up Power Supplies® have been specified and installed as part of the recent high profile project to redesign Kensington Palace’s Sunken Garden to …
ISO Chemie’s WINFRAMER specified for modular house builder
ISO Chemie’s thermal insulating and load bearing bracket support system has been specified for a ground breaking modular house design that could impact on the new homes market and environment. …
Manrose’s New Quiet Fan X5 Provides Ultra-Quiet Reliability and Good Looks
Manrose, a leading UK-based ventilation manufacturer, has launched the new stylish Quiet Fan X5 range. This latest bathroom fan ticks all the right boxes, with the Quiet Fan X5 promising …
Rustic Charm
Located in the beautiful Sussex countryside is the latest project by The Main Company. Part of a whole house renovation, this stunning 17th century detached home was completely transformed to …
Godwin Developments submits outline plans for new homes in Shepshed
NATIONAL residential and commercial developer Godwin Developments today announces that it has submitted outline plans for the creation of up to 50 new family homes on land south of Ashby Road Central, …
Scott Sutherland School celebrate the class of 2020/ 21 with a digital exhibition
The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment at Robert Gordon University is hosting a virtual exhibition to celebrate the class of 2020/ 21. Visitors to the Scott Sutherland …
North Yorkshire Housing Association drives forward net zero ambitions with funding
North Yorkshire-based Broadacres Housing Association has received an eight-figure funding package from NatWest, to progress its green growth plans. The £80 million funding package will help the not-for-profit housing association, …
National Manufacturing Institute Scotland HQ reaches major construction milestone
Construction at the flagship National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) facility at the heart of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland in Renfrewshire has reached a major milestone with the installation …
The Other House: A new era of hospitality seamlessly merging short term stays with long term residential living
Further to the acquisition and major refurbishment of the old Harrington Hall Hotel site, the new lifestyle brand of Residents’ Clubs The Other House reveals further details about its first opening in …
Covers shortlisted for two timber trade awards
Covers Timber & Builders Merchants has been shortlisted in two categories at the TTJ Awards 2021. Organised by the Timber Trades Journal (TTJ), the annual TTJ Awards is one of the …
BoConcept blends beauty and functionality with new sofa, Bergamo
Unapologetic in both its simplicity and size, Bergamo represents the best of BoConcept’s affordable Danish design offering – and promises to be popular amongst those seeking the latest in luxury …
The Clear Choice for a Contemporary Vision – Glass Box Extensions
What are glass box extensions, why should I consider one and how good are they? Adding space to the home will typically take the form of a traditional bricks and …
Let there be light!
There is so much more to large windows and doors than excellent visual appeal. They also play a vital role in helping us live a happier, healthier, more productive and …
Vent-Axia’s Lo-Carbon PoziDry Compact Pro Combats Mould in Housing Association Property
Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has supplied its Lo-Carbon PoziDry Compact Pro to successfully tackle persistent condensation and mould in a social housing property. The housing association selected the PoziDry …
Pick Everard completes major £15m East Midlands heart services relocation
The £15m relocation of the East Midlands Congenital Heart Centre from Glenfield Hospital to its new city centre home at Leicester Royal Infirmary (LRI) has now completed. National independent property, construction and infrastructure consultancy, Pick …
Earthy neutral interiors for a fashionable Autumn 2021
Bring chic, earthy neutrals into your home inspired by runway looks of the season. Warm, spicy tones take centre stage, layered over timeless neutrals to amp up this fashionable style. …
Over 2,000 certificates awarded through Uponor’s successful training programme
Launched at the end of 2017, Uponor’s on-site installation training programme, which provides bespoke training on the company’s range of products, has issued a staggering 2,000 certificates, trained staff from …
Vent-Axia Named as Double-Award Finalist Demonstrating its Commitment to Indoor Air Quality
Leading ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is delighted to announce that it has been shortlisted in two categories in the prestigious H&V News Awards 2021. The Vent-Axia ‘Lo-Carbon Multivent MEV Family’ is a …
OFR Advises Fire Strategy for Historic Scottish Castle
A team of fire engineering specialists from OFR Consultants have helped to deliver a fairy tale ending for a stunning heritage property in Ayrshire. Located in beautiful rural Scotland, the …
The Hux Hotel Ruffles Kensington’s Feathers with Boutique Charm
Discreetly standing behind a darkened door on Kensington High Street, inconspicuous and adjacent to the royal gardens, the Hux Hotel offers enigmatic luxe as one of London’s freshest experience driven …
UKGBC Future Leaders 2022 opens for applications
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today announced the opening of applications for the 2022 cohort of its prestigious Future Leaders Programme, seeking to attract a select group of …
A new urban village of St.Clements for Aberdeen
A new urban village called ‘St.Clements’ could be created in the historic heart of Aberdeen under plans being proposed by final year architect students at The Scott Sutherland School of …
Vent-Axia’s Stylish and Versatile Svara Now Available in On-Trend Black
Vent-Axia, the leader in low-carbon ventilation, has launched its popular Lo-Carbon Svara fan in black making it the ideal ventilation solution for this year’s on-trend kitchens and bathrooms. Black interiors …
Rural residents missing out on vital local services due to surge in barns turned into homes without planning permission
Rural communities risk missing out on vital local services due to planning laws which have allowed a surge of almost 225 percent in homes converted from barns and farm buildings …
Growing wood knowledge will grow the market
Article by TTF CEO David Hopkins The problems of the 21st century are deeply interconnected, particularly when it comes to building for climate change. Key to achieving net zero in …
Godwin inks agreements with Greggs & The EV Network for Stoke-on-Trent drive-thru development
National property developer Godwin Developments has secured leases with leading British bakery chain Greggs and electric vehicle charging company The EV Network at its drive-thru retail development in Stoke-on-Trent, construction of which is currently under way …
Matt Fjord Green and Matt Grey Added to Sento – VitrA’s Scandi-Style Bathroom Range
Sento, the Scandinavian inspired bathroom range from VitrA Bathrooms, has been extended to include a striking Matt Fjord Green and a stylish Matt Grey finish. The new matt finishes complement …
Bathroom Beauty
Adding visual interest and exceptional design flair to bathrooms of all kinds, Lundhs Real Stone’s natural surfaces offer the best of both style and practicality. A 100% real stone, the …
Mitsubishi Electric equips doctor’s surgery with renewable heating
Mitsubishi Electric has provided a medical practice in South London with three commercial Ecodan air source heat pumps to deliver renewable heating and year-round comfort. The owners of Paxton Green …
Newcastle technology company Twinview supports world-first SmartScore ‘platinum’ building
Technology developed by Newcastle headquartered Twinview has supported the first building in the world to achieve the coveted SmartScore Platinum standard – the international benchmark for best-in-class smart, sustainable, carbon-neutral …
Vent-Axia’s Lo-Carbon Sentinel Kinetic Plus MVHR Ticks all the Right Boxes for New-Build Family Home
Leading ventilation expert Vent-Axia has supplied a Lo-Carbon Sentinel Kinetic Plus Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) unit to a 205m2 new-build 4-bed, 2-bathroom home in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. Chosen …
Foam tape sealants fill the post pandemic gap
Andy Swift, sales & operations manager – UK & ROI at ISO Chemie, considers how current foam tape sealants secure a decorative finish for doors and windows and better energy …
Production underway at new modular housebuilding factory
One of the UK’s newest modular housebuilders has officially opened its first manufacturing site in North East England. The official launch of the 20,000sq ft CoreHaus factory in County Durham …