E-bikes and scooters spark rise in vehicle fires

*On average, in 2023, the London Fire Brigade is called to an e-bike or scooter fire every two days and in 2022, they attended a total of 116 fires related to e-charging and lithium batteries. Whilst e-scooters and bikes are... View Article

Inclusive bathroom design for stroke rehabilitation

Here, Stuart Reynolds, UK Marketing & Product Management Director at AKW, a leading provider of inclusive solutions, discusses the increasing need for inclusive bathrooms that are designed to not only accommodate the needs of stroke survivors but help, not hinder... View Article

Plumbing jobs flow faster by buying online

Waiting for spare parts or sourcing the right tools are two of the biggest causes of jobs being delayed – and customer complaints. That’s why online builders merchant Building Superstore is helping to plug this gap by adding over 24,000... View Article

Taking fire door inspections to the next level

Nicola John, Director of Fire Door Maintenance (FDM), and Andrew Tyas, Managing Director of Contactless Check Solutions (CCS) explain the growing need for more thorough fire door inspections, why the ‘responsible person’ may soon find themselves out of their depth,... View Article

Yeoman Shield Fire Door Protection & Services

Yeoman Shield has a comprehensive range of Fire Rated Door Protection products, such as Protection Panels, Door Edge Protectors and Glazing Beads, to defend Fire Doors from everyday wear, tear, and impact damage. Yeoman Shield Fire Doors Services has evolved... View Article

Heating controls – a quick Q&A

Q. Controls have come a long way in recent years – what are the main features of the latest devices that heating engineers should look out for? There are a plethora of heating controls on the market that heating engineers... View Article

Snickers Workwear Trousers – Working as Hard as You do!

Hi-tech fabrics, functionality and fit are the hallmarks of this market-leading working clothes range. For discerning professional tradesmen and women, trousers that deliver maximum functionality, comfort, protection and mobility are key factors in their brand choices. That’s why the sustainable,... View Article

A unique opportunity to enhance your Healthy Home journey?

Following previous winter periods dealing with constant reports of damp, condensation and mould, are we ready for winter this year? We cannot experience a repeat unfortunate loss of life due to internal property conditions and, are committed to providing an... View Article

Get regulation ready with CCF

Leading insulation, drywall, and ceilings products distributor CCF has a dedicated in-house technical team on hand ready to support customers in meeting the latest wave of construction industry regulations, including the mandatory requirements of Part L. With strong links with both contractors... View Article

A new discovery in smoke protection

Students at University of Salford discovered a new approach to being safe. Gilberts’ “ first of its kind” Series 60 damper were chosen by leading smoke control systems company Baiceir to protect the 14-storey Discovery Quay development. Some 26 dampers-... View Article

Dulux Trade Diamond Matt videos

Dulux Trade recently reformulated its popular Diamond Matt product with upgraded features and improved sustainability credentials, helping the industry move towards a more sustainable future. Two new videos have been released to show specifiers that the new and improved Dulux Trade... View Article