It might sound like a particularly gruesome illness, but Biophilia is predicted to be big in bathrooms for 2021. Biophilia is the integration and inclusion of nature as a focal point – with lavish, well cared for greenery, natural wood... View Article

Designed to reduce both impact and airborne transmitted sounds, Norbord’s CaberAcoustic chipboard flooring panel is specified by the UK’s leading housebuilders and contractors for both domestic and non-domestic applications. The portfolio comprises 28mm and 32mm variants of tongue-and-grooved particleboard panels with a... View Article

Imagine owning a house with no CO2 producing gas supply that generates energy so efficiently that you receive back more in rebates than you are charged for the electricity you consume.  This may seem like fiction but for David and... View Article

The Sash Window Workshop specialise in manufacturing and installing high quality timber windows and external doors that are not only energy efficient, but also in keeping with the architectural style of the building. We pride ourselves on providing tailormade solutions... View Article

Encasement’s pre-formed plywood casings have been the preferred solution for social housing RMI for decades and with the growth in fire sprinkler installations; boiler system upgrades and distributed heating system projects, this continues to be the case. With more than... View Article

The conversion of a west London former town hall to include residential accommodation features Crittall windows, carefully designed to preserve the building’s original character. The former Acton Town Hall, in Ealing London Borough, has been partly converted to provide a... View Article

Norcros Adhesives’ latest addition to its comprehensive range of levelling products is proving very popular with specifiers and housebuilders. Norcros Pro AF Low Prep Self Smoothing Levelling Compound is an ammonia and latex-free, 2-part levelling compound. It is suitable for... View Article

The online configurator MyLock from SALTO has won the silver award in the category “Best Product Configurator” at the ARCHITECTS’ DARLING AWARDS 2020. From the experts’ point of view, the clear design and intuitive user experience were the main reasons... View Article

St Comgall’s Parish Church is a historic building constructed in 1889. Following its destruction in a fire 25 years ago, the building has undergone a phased restoration programme. During the final phase, 54 individual waterjet-cut pieces were fitted together within... View Article

National Ventilation, a leading UK-based ventilation manufacturer and supplier, has expanded its popular range of whole house ventilation systems with the addition of a new energy efficient Mechanical Extract Ventilation (MEV) unit. Designed for new build residential projects the Monsoon... View Article

Fibreglass pools are now firmly established within the swimming pool industry and it’s not difficult to see why.  Installation can be carried out by your builder and completed within a fraction of the time and cost of a concrete or... View Article

JCB has launched its first ever electric Loadall model as the expansion of its E-TECH range of zero-emissions machines gathers pace. More than 43 years after the company pioneered the concept of telescopic handlers, JCB has taken the wraps off... View Article

Titon are pleased to announce the release of a new revolutionary dMEV that ticks all the right boxes.  The new Titon Ultimate™ dMEV is a constant flow fan that has been specifically designed to exceed ventilation demands, but meets current... View Article

Project: Kirdford, West Sussex (October 2019 – September 2020) Requirement: Off-grid Shepherds hut requiring WC facilities The Client: A private resident wished to have a Shepherds hut constructed as an additional amenity for her garden. It would also be used... View Article

Consort Claudgen have launched two new downflow fan heaters. The DF2 and DF2SL Heatflows provide rapid warmth and adjustable heat output of 1kW or 2kW at installation. The DF2 Heatflow has a simple pull cord operation. Once the heater is... View Article

Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions is pleased to announce that several units from the Aquarea range have been granted a Keymark certification, recognising the high standard of the heat pumps. The Keymark is an independent, voluntary certification mark supporting the... View Article

Essco are delighted to unveil their revitalised company branding, which includes a new name, look and website. The branding reflects the creation of the new ‘Essco Group’ and represents a big change, with the previous logo having been in place... View Article

NEW Neon Jackets and Fleeces from Snickers Workwear for the flexible working environment – delivering visibly superior comfort and freedom of movement. While Fabric, Functionality and Fit are hallmarks of Snickers Workwear, it’s the innovation and fabric technology in the... View Article

There is commonly a requirement to provide roof ventilation when extending a property. Where a flat roof extension is added to an existing building, provision is required at the attachment point (the roof/wall intersection) with corresponding ventilation opposite on the... View Article

As one of Europe’s leading kitchen manufacturers, Keller Kitchens, with an HQ in Holland, has enjoyed a remarkable year in the UK. Keller Kitchens talk to Tim Spann about the challenges it brought; and how 2021 looks. 2020 has been... View Article