Boxing clever with Encasement pipe boxing

Encasement pipe boxing and casings have been used for more than 15 years to conceal interior and exterior pipework in a range of social housing projects across the UK, from fire sprinkler installations and heating system upgrades to the latest low carbon... View Article

Fire Rated Pocket Doors

Rocket Pocket Doors have been a huge success in the UK over the last 3 years leading the way for 100% steel pocket door systems that meet high quality standards at very competitive prices. Just recently they introduced new ranges... View Article

The importance of ventilation grilles and air vents

Ventilation grilles and air vents are often overlooked, but their importance should not be underestimated. They play an essential role in helping to circulate air around a building, ensuring that it remains comfortable, healthy and safe. In this blog post,... View Article

Versatile SterlingOSB Zero featured in multi-functional furniture

SterlingOSB Zero from West Fraser is a well-loved material for architects and designers who are looking to incorporate an industrial vibe to work and leisure spaces. After transforming Bloc Projects’ Sheffield art gallery to incorporate artist, administrative and shop/reception space, local social... View Article

CUBO 2.1 – New feature on our Patio Roof

A new design feature on our CUBO 2.1 range allows you to offer real versatility and increased roof dimensions which opens up this stunning system to a whole new customer base. With the launch of our new CUBO 2.1 we... View Article

Make More of Surfaces with UNILIN Panels Master Oak

With Master Oak, UNILIN Panels has created a decorative surface that looks and feels just like oak. Through technological leaps in the way it makes decorative panels, UNILIN Panels has added definition and detail and textures that go deeper than... View Article

Optimal comfort from Gilberts

An intelligent decision in utilising an intelligent spring could help improve occupant health and performance alongside savings in energy and manufacturing time. The “super spring” is a core component of Gilberts’ latest GSJ adjustable thermal swirl diffusers. Utilising an advanced... View Article

Tatami Tiles

Inspired by ancient Japanese floor mats, Tatami is the 3D cork wall tile from Granorte. Available in Midnight, Natural and Light, Tatami is a 3D wall tile made from 90% recycled natural cork. Created by family-owned Portuguese cork innovator, Granorte,... View Article

Domus Ventilation at Specifi Mechanical Services events

Domus Ventilation will be exhibiting at Specifi Mechanical Services events throughout the UK and Ireland in 2023, working with specifiers to identify effective ventilation solutions for their projects. Russell Beardsworth, Domus Ventilation’s Specification Sales Manager who will be attending the... View Article

Garador celebrates 75th anniversary

The UK’s leading garage door manufacturer, Garador, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. With a modern purpose-built factory in Somerset, which utilises cutting-edge production techniques and engineering expertise, the company has come a long way since it was founded... View Article

RENOLIT ALKORPLAN bright plants 200 trees and saves 69,000 kg of CO2

Grupo Virto, a company of Navarre origin specialized in the production of frozen vegetables for large-scale distribution, hospitality, and industry, has installed a large 20,000 m² waterproof roof made with RENOLIT ALKORPLAN Bright to strengthen sustainability and reduce energy consumption in its... View Article

UK Boxings covers unsightly pipework easily

Decorative casings and boxing products from UK Boxings have been used by housing associations and local authorities for well over 20 years to hide, heating system, boiler, and fire sprinkler pipework to help improve a project’s finish, reduce time on site and... View Article

modulyss carpet tiles now on NBS Source

modulyss® has underlined its commitment to delivering the UK’s specifiers and designers what they need by becoming available on NBS Source. modulyss is making it easier to adopt its low impact carpet tiles by making them available on NBS Source. For... View Article

Good ventilation practice in social housing

Poor indoor air quality and ventilation in general current housing stock has always been a huge challenge for social housing bodies. Roy Byom from Titon explains Houses, flats and apartments built over several decades have had differing ideas and applications... View Article

Outside spaces that work

Jack Potter from Ground Control explores how the housing sector can unlock the value of green space, and help the next generation to reap the benefits of their natural world While biodiversity recovery is often seen as second in priority... View Article

Fit and forget

As heating water accounts for nearly 1/5th of energy use in UK homes, water conservation is the key to reducing energy bills, Groundbreaker explains more Reducing hot water demand is an effective way to help occupants conserve energy and reduce... View Article