Sika UK appoints General Manager

Global building product manufacturer, Sika, has appointed Tom Forsyth as General Manager, a role that will see him build on the continued growth of the company across its multiple UK markets. Tom joined Sika in 1992. Based at the Welwyn... View Article

New UK General Manager for Vortice Ltd

Richard Williams has been appointed UK General Manager for VORTICE LTD, based at its Burton upon Trent offices. He succeeds Kevin Hippey who retires this week after 18 years with the business. Richard brings immense experience of the ventilation industry,... View Article

Digital bathrooms

Tom Farrant of Lecico Bathrooms looks at how the ongoing pandemic has accelerated changes in the industry’s working patterns, including the move to a greater acceptance of 3D BIM, and how this has improved bathroom specification Digital transformation continues to change... View Article

Don’t let Rusty ruin your render!

For rendering and plastering made simple, choose Simpson Strong-Tie When planning an outdoor rendering project it’s important to remember to choose beads made of stainless steel or PVCu. Building requirements outlined by NHBC and LABC, only advocate the use of... View Article

Next Generation Fixing Solutions

Gel Technology Adhesives Kerakoll’s Biogel, the recipient of The Tile Association’s 2018 Innovation Award, is a new type of adhesive manufactured using gel technology. The term “revolutionary” can be overused, but in the case of these adhesives is well-deserved as... View Article

Make the most of your hotel bathroom with Prosys

ProSys®, from Ideal Standard, is a complete in-wall system for wall-hung toilets, basins, urinals and other accessories in hotel bathrooms in and marries industry-leading technology with world-class design. ProSys® works seamlessly across Ideal Standard International’s brands and is the perfect... View Article

IVC Commercial Inspires Students at University of Plymouth

Floors from IVC Commercial have helped to transform a ‘pop up’ style breakout area for the reception of the University of Plymouth’s Roland Levinsky Building. Designed by third-year students at the University of Plymouth’s interior design course, the breakout space... View Article

Making an impact on noise

Recent research links unwanted noise levels with a heightened risk of mental and physical health problems. Karen Wilding of Forbo Flooring Systems says this shows that architects must adopt tools and materials that mitigate these effects Without effective management, unwanted... View Article

Norbord Europe is now part of West Fraser

Norbord Europe Ltd is proud to join the West Fraser organisation. As the UK’s number one engineered wood panel manufacturer and serving the housebuilding and construction industry with a vast array of board products for flooring, panelling and roofing, Norbord... View Article

Intense and bold beauty, BLANCO SILGRANIT® in black

BLANCO UK’s award-winning SILGRANIT® PuraDur® range of sinks and taps continues to impress with more and more customers opting to embrace its distinctive charms. Customers now have the option of black when considering a SILGRANIT® colour. Made of up to... View Article

Aico selected as a Net Zero Carbon Business Champion

Aico, the European leader in home life safety, has been selected as a Net Zero Carbon Business Champion by the Construction Leadership Council (CLC). As one of the first 14 companies across the UK’s construction supply chain to join the... View Article

Environmentally friendly entrance

GEZE’s automatic doors provided the perfect solution for a new building where environmentally friendly criteria was at the heart of its design. When CABI needed a new home to replace the old school building they had been in for 33... View Article