How schools can re-open with hygiene in mind

The government has made the reopening of schools high priority in the road to pandemic recovery – with schools and colleges officially re-opening on 8th March. Consequently, opening schools in the safest and most hygienic way possible will be one... View Article

AKW are open for business

Here at AKW we are open for business, delivering nationwide and excited to announce the launch of our brand-new electric care shower. The new AKW SmartCare Lever offers all the contemporary styling of the SmartCare Plus, but with an easy-to-use... View Article

The leading cause of mould is excess moisture

Mould is the sign of a humid environment and a lack of ventilation, which can bring a range of risks to both the property and the occupant. Mould and mildew can cause respiratory infections and a damp environment can aggravate... View Article

EDGE Scores Top Marks for BESA HIU Test

A hot topic since its launch around 4 years ago, the BESA heat interface unit test standard is a ‘must’ for confirmation of performance for UK heat network installations. Essco are delighted to announce their HIU results that include a... View Article

One size does not fit all

LISTEN HERE 🔊 John Mellor of Glidevale Protect explains why specification matters in roofing membrane and ventilation products. Specifying pitched roofing underlays for new build or refurbishment projects is often a confusing subject with so many options available on the... View Article

Are you ready for 2030?

Why not register to hear design insights from interior design blogger & author Frida Ramstedt & global design expert Oliver Heath This year we have endured a situation unprecedented in modern history. One which has challenged our notions of work... View Article

Why specify recycled plastic?

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Sarah Mitchell of Goplastic explores how and why landlords and social housing providers should utilise recycled plastic in their projects. The world’s annual consumption of plastic materials has increased from around 5 million tonnes in the 1950s... View Article

Reducing drainage noise

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Adam Cafer of Polypipe Building Services discusses how sound pollution can be reduced, especially in tall building drainage systems. With one third of the UK workforce currently working from home, issues such as noise pollution from building... View Article

The advantages of electric heating

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Bill Walters of The Electric Heating Company explores how advances in technology and new energy efficiency standards mean there’s never been a better time to invest in electric heating. Electric heating is continually becoming an increasingly viable... View Article

Be inspired with BLANCO’s new brochures for 2021

BLANCO UK has launched two striking, informative brochures. The brochures, which include relevant prices, were designed with the kitchen designer and retailer in mind; and they are perfect for the homeowner too. The new “BLANCO UNIT à la Carte Collection... View Article