Light, Bright and Beautiful

Seeking a bespoke home that suited their lifestyle, Helen and Neil embarked upon their self-build journey in 2019 when they purchased a property that had belonged to family. Having previously lived in and liked the area, Brookmans Park, a village in... View Article

Mood match LEDs with Knightsbridge’s Flex strips

LED Flex strip lighting from Knightsbridge – one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of wiring accessories and lighting – is ideal for creating ambient lighting in kitchens, bedrooms and other spaces deserving colourful and energy efficient accents. Flex’s low profile... View Article

Beautiful kitchens are a breeze for Keller

Classic simplicity and modern design merge in the new Ocean Breeze kitchen scheme from Keller. The contrast between both the deep black oak (melamine) and the ocean paint finish (silk gloss lacquer), along with the smoked glass cabinets and stunning ceramic worktop creates... View Article

New Marmox Fireboard offers ideal EWI and IWI substrate

Building on the broad benefits of its widely specified Multiboard, insulation manufacturer Marmox introduced in January a highly versatile Fireboard into its range for both internal and external wall insulation (IWI/EWI) applications. The Marmox Stone Wool based product shares the... View Article

Bask in the glow with TuffX

With continued pressure to innovate our way to more energy efficient, sustainable homes, TuffX has risen to the challenge with the official launch of its long-awaited electrically heated glass product, Glow. For bi-fold doors in the first instance the glass... View Article

Arma metal pipe boxing – tough protection

When external pipework needs to be concealed and protected against the risk of accidental damage or vandalism, Arma metal pipe boxing provides a tough and versatile solution that also improves aesthetics and adds a uniform finish to the project. In addition, with... View Article

BAL completes successful Environmental Audit

Building Adhesives Ltd – the market-leader in full tiling solutions – have successfully completed a recertification audit for the ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems) standard carried out by independent certification body BSI (British Standards Institution). ISO 14001 is the internationally... View Article

Vent-Axia Sentinel Apex scoops CIBSE Air Quality Award

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is delighted to have won an award at the prestigious CIBSE Building Performance Awards 2024. The Sussex-based company won the ‘Product or Innovation of the Year – Air Quality’ category for its Sentinel Apex, the... View Article

West Fraser’s CaberMDF is perfect all around the house

The original CaberMDF was developed in the 1960’s. Still as popular today and manufactured by West Fraser UK in Scotland, the highly engineered product can be seen all over the modern building, from furniture to architectural mouldings, and from radiator... View Article

Plan green, think blue, know your XPS

wedi always understood the importance of supporting sustainability through innovation, and is well-known for its system solutions for showers, wet rooms and bathrooms. The brand’s responsibility to people and the environment is second to none in the construction industry and... View Article

All-round Protection: The safe shower for secure settings

In safety-critical settings like mental health, secure prisons, and some supported housing facilities, prioritising user wellbeing and minimising harm is crucial. Horne’s showers excel here, offering highly robust, pre-plumbed units uniquely specialised for challenging behaviours and environments. Built with a... View Article

Colour psychology in the kitchen

Tim Spann, National Sales Manager UK for Keller Kitchens discusses. In the kitchen and wider interiors industry, we both live for and through trends. We follow them, create them and/or ignore them. For example, the one we all hear of now is... View Article

T-T takes the stress out of Adoptable Pumping Stations

Adopting Cloud-based Monitoring for Pump Station Success With over 65 years of keeping your liquids under control, T-T Pump’s six divisions work seamlessly to provide comprehensive liquid management solutions. And when it comes to adoptable pumping stations, completing this complex... View Article

Gilberts ups the standard in smoke and fire protection

With growing emphasis on managing the risk of smoke and fire within building safety, Britain’s leading air movement engineer Gilberts is leading the way to optimise control. To address increasing demand and to exceed criteria laid down in the latest... View Article