Architects and specifiers selecting fire doors for residential buildings need to be confident that they will perform as they should. That is where third-party certification makes a difference. Door-Stop International has launched its new Fire and Security Dual-Certificated Doorset; a... View Article

Find out all you need to know about specifying the correct products for tiling to calcium sulphate/anhydrite screeds to avoid installation failure. Anhydrite screeds are gypsum (calcium sulphate) based flow screeds made of a gypsum binder, aggregate and mixing water... View Article

“…and the light is both measure and number of the seasons, days, and all our time.” Dionysios Areopagita (Bishop of Athens, c. 1st century AD) Where on earth has the light gone? Many people suffer from the blues every winter. Yet... View Article

Marshgate Properties has recently completed a new housing development of two detached four-bed properties and six semi-detached three-bedroom homes in the rural village of North Kelsey, North Lincolnshire. Installer UK Alternative Energy has provided each property with renewable energy heating... View Article

The AA®720 SL casement window enhances Kawneer’s premium AA®720 range. A unique slimline aluminium casement window that delivers superior form and function has been launched by leading UK manufacturer Kawneer. The AA®720 SL (Slimline) casement window is the latest enhancement to Kawneer’s premium AA®720 range... View Article

Cheshire Eco-Build is always careful to source environmentally-responsible products so choosing Norbord’s carbon negative CaberDek and SterlingOSB Zero was an obvious move. The family-run business based in Bramhall, Cheshire, is known for renovation and extension projects. The latest undertaking has been a complete renovation of... View Article

When considering the potential to save costs within social housing refurbishment or retro-fit fire sprinkler installation in high rise blocks as part of a fire safety framework agreement, it’s unlikely that pipe boxing would feature highly, but Pendock products are... View Article

Fire protection solutions manufacturer Advanced, has launched two new courses to aid understanding of the BS 8629 Code of Practice recommendations and the EvacGo system designed to meet them. ‘A Guide to Meeting BS 8629’ is a continuing professional development... View Article

Having not knowingly been nominated, the award came as a welcome surprise – what better way to start off 2021! Rebecca Taylor, Business Development & Compliance Manager said: “We are delighted to have won the Pioneer Award at the REA... View Article

Premier Loft Ladders have made it even easier to download NBS product data from their web site. Where available, the specification can now be copied directly from the main product pages, as well as from NBS Source. Furthermore, architects and... View Article

Using preformed Cavitrays over window and door openings ensures compliancy every time. Cavitray protection over every opening means the protection is the correct shape, correct length and correctly integrates. And Cavitrays can be scheduled alongside the lintel and window schedules,... View Article

One of the largest structures so far to make use of Marmox Thermoblock’s unique combination of load-carrying and insulating properties is currently taking shape in Swanley, Kent, in a major leisure development for Sevenoaks District Council. The White Oaks Leisure... View Article

WC’s that have a built-in bidet washing function have been used throughout the Far East and the Mediterranean for many years. A simple solution for enhanced personal hygiene is available in the UK on selected WC’s from VitrA. VitrA Aquacare... View Article

The Limehouse Link Tunnel is a busy London commuter route which recently required protection from unwanted water ingress thanks to Newton Waterproofing, the leading independent UK supplier of structural waterproofing systems. The 1.1-mile tunnel stretches beneath East London, connecting The... View Article