Product Articles

“Vastern Timber’s first full carbon audit is complete.” Vastern Timber is England’s largest hardwood sawmill, manufacturing timber cladding, flooring and beams, and specialising in British grown wood. Managing Director Tom Barnes said “in order to reduce the negative impact of... View Article

This year sees the coming of age of Pendock’s washroom range, as it has been 18 years since the first products were launched. Since then, the range has continued to evolve and over the past 12 months, the Pendock Washroom... View Article

Since Pendock launched its washroom range 18 years ago, it has continued to evolve, and over the past 12 months, the Pendock Washroom brand has developed still further with the use of zero carbon compact laminates and the introduction a... View Article

Meadfleet Ltd were awarded the Landscape Institute’s Landscape Legacy Award in November 2022 for Sustainable Open Space Management.  The award celebrates Meadfleet’s achievements in creating a sustainable legacy throughout the business and across its portfolio both in their work to... View Article

A recent survey into fire safety in the social housing sector reported that 95% of respondents named fire doors as the most important fire safety product and more than half cited broken fire doors as the main reason for properties... View Article

The Pendock Profiles range of pipe boxing and casing solutions is one of the most comprehensive available for social housing projects. Each product is designed for a specific purpose, but they are also versatile enough to be used on a... View Article

Two new apartment buildings in Kent have been given a thermally-efficient and visually-striking façade thanks to the use of an external wall insulation system from Sto. The two new blocks in Ashford – Stour Heights and Somerset Heights – have a single-skin construction,... View Article

Advanced assistive products from world leading manufacturer and designer Pressalit have been installed in Leuchie House, a national respite charity that provides transformational care for its guests. Set in a classic country house in North Berwick, facilities at Leuchie House feature the... View Article

Lighting and heating control saves you energy and  ensures comfort. This is LUXORliving. Control everything in every room of your property: by a switch, a tablet, your phone or by voice control.  LUXORplay lets you control the lights or set... View Article

Vent-Axia, the leader in low carbon ventilation, has launched its Net Zero Retrofit Solution to help social housing providers meet carbon targets. The range has been specifically developed to provide increased ventilation whilst minimising unnecessary heat loss through heat recovery... View Article

Mapei systems have been used to complete an extensive waterproofing and tiling project at The Sandwell Aquatic Centre in Smethwick, near Birmingham – venue of one of the largest international sporting events in 2022. The installation throughout the three pool... View Article

The former headquarters of British iconic retailer Woolworths located at 242 Marylebone Road in London, is a striking building constructed of red bricks with a facade of Portland Stone to the front elevation. It is currently being transformed into homes,... View Article

The Government is investing in a series of hubs to better deliver public services as part of its levelling up strategy, and drive to improve resilience, productivity and efficiency. One of the first to become operational is Fletton Quays in... View Article

With all the qualities of BAL Micromax2, the new BAL Micromax3 ECO grout delivers enhanced product performance, improved useability and added eco-benefits. Available from 6th March, BAL Micromax3 ECO grout provides everything an architect or specifier needs for a perfect... View Article

“Vastern Timber’s first full carbon audit is complete.” Vastern Timber is England’s largest hardwood sawmill, manufacturing timber cladding, flooring and beams, and specialising in British grown wood. Managing Director Tom Barnes said: “In order to reduce the negative impact of... View Article

Break away from the flock and deliver true differentiation in a crowded market. Keller Kitchens is on the look-out for a small number of retail partners in some areas of the UK. These exclusive openings will provide the right partners with... View Article

Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, has refreshed two of its popular flooring collections. The new-look Apollo Plus Volume 2 offers an updated palette with on trend colours across this affordable, soft quality polypropylene two-ply twist carpet range. Hometex... View Article

Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has supplied its EvacGo evacuation alert system to two high-rise residential tower blocks in Huyton, Merseyside following a series of fire safety improvements to the buildings. Following a significant programme of compartmentation works undertaken in... View Article

Kestrel Aluminium Systems has been supplying aluminium fenestration products for more than 30 years, and prides itself on its excellent customer service and reputation for high-quality, reliable products. Kestrel’s core range of window and door systems sit at the heart... View Article