West Fraser’s flooring is fine come rain or shine

West Fraser’s highly popular P5 particleboard is available in two versions, CaberFloor P5 and CaberDek; the principle difference between them is that the latter’s top face is protected by an ultra-tough peel-clean layer. Both boards are produced in thicknesses of... View Article

A digital approach to life safety systems

The duty of the Accountable Person, outlined in the Building Safety Act, is to take all reasonable steps to prevent building safety risks. Here, Nelson Godinho of SE Controls, outlines what is required and how a truly digitised approach helps... View Article

Marmox appoints Finance Director

Continuing to plan for the future, Marmox Ltd. has strengthened its board by promoting its current Finance Manager to the newly created post of Finance Director with immediate effect. The move follows founding family member, Jonathan Parsons, having been appointed... View Article

Claim your free visitor ticket to Housing 2024

Next month all those leading the work to solve the UK housing crisis will come together at Housing 2024. From government agencies, combined and local authorities, housing associations, funders and investors, master developers, professional services, architects, planners, housebuilders to BTR... View Article

The dangers of neglecting smoke control

One crucial aspect of building safety that is often overlooked is the maintenance and repair of smoke control systems. Tom Archer from Colt explores the hidden dangers and why proactive maintenance is essential As a responsible building manager, ensuring the... View Article

Sheffield Housing Company appoints Best

A housing regeneration partnership which has already delivered over 1350 homes in the city, has appointed a second Development Manager. Alex Best, 42 and from Penistone, joins the team as it prepares to build 500 more homes in Sheffield over... View Article

Elevating roofing standards in social housing

Wayne Chissel of WestWood Liquid Technologies, discusses the urgent need to improve roofing standards in the housing sector and the role of PMMA liquid waterproofing systems In the ever-evolving landscape of social housing, there is not only a pressing need... View Article

Make Houses Homes at the Housing Show

Belgian manufacturer of sheet vinyl flooring, Beauflor®, is exhibiting its floors for homes at Housing 2024, Manchester Central, 25th – 27th June. When it comes to an affordable, practical and durable floor for housing, sheet vinyl makes a lot of... View Article

Floors to Make Better Lives at Housing 2024

Unilin Flooring is exhibiting at Housing 2024, showing how its floors can transform the lives of tenants while meeting the value and durability objectives of all kinds of projects.  Unilin Flooring makes a range of products suitable for housing projects... View Article

AKW’s extended Onyx range combines style and safety

Accessible showering never looked so good, thanks to the introduction of AKW’s extended range of Onyx products. The range now includes updated level access shower trays and ramps, grab rails and shower seats, alongside the cleverly integrated mixer shower and... View Article

Radon: are your staff or tenants at risk?

Each year, more than 1,100 lung cancer deaths in the UK are linked to radon. A colourless, odourless, radioactive gas, radon is formed by the radioactive decay of small amounts of uranium that occur naturally in all rocks and soils. Radon... View Article

Six successful apprentices for Designer Contracts

Six apprentices have successfully completed their training programmes with Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor. Three of them formed part of the company’s first cohort of apprentice fitters, taken on in 2022 under a new block release training scheme.... View Article

Introducing: Onyx Exclusif Shower Tray

At AKW we’re committed to the continuous development of our product range and investment in improving our offering, which is why we’re very pleased to introduce the Onyx Exclusif Shower Tray. Available in cool white and bold black, the Onyx... View Article