Product Articles

Metal pipe boxing from the Pendock Profiles range has been installed in the communal areas of a seven storey tower block in Walsall to conceal electrical and heating utilities and help improve fire safety. Newhall House is owned and maintained Walsall Housing Group... View Article

EnviroVent, one of the UK’s leading ventilation manufacturers, has upgraded its renowned Filterless Infinity Extractor fan with an exciting new Datalogger function, plus variable speed control and a market-leading eight year warranty, as standard. The new Datalogger innovation will help social... View Article

Decorative pipe boxing and casings from UK Boxings (UKB) have been used by housing associations and local authorities for over 20 years to hide, heating system, boiler, and fire sprinkler pipework while helping improve a project’s finish, reduce time on site and save... View Article

For 2025, Dulux is asking architects, specifiers and designers to embrace yellow and infuse a sense of optimism, pride and imagination into their projects. As a guiding light to introduce these bold, positive shades to clients, the paint manufacturer has... View Article

Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions is the preferred manufacturer of air-source heat pumps for family-run installation company, Concept Heating Systems Ltd. Making the transition from boiler installations to heat pumps 10 years ago, Concept Heating is the Lancashire contractor for... View Article

Perfect Workwear – for less than perfect days. Snickers Workwear’s new range of lightweight Mid-layers are a Fusion of style and performance – built for active work in the Autumn. Crafted for full flexibility on site and optimal comfort and... View Article

Gilberts has risen to the challenge of ensuring the balance of ventilation and safety with the development of its fire rated connection box (plenum). The Fire Rated Connection Box (available in both top and side entry versions) achieves 60 minutes’... View Article

Residents in 68 homes in Rugby will benefit from more energy efficiency thanks to the installation of the Stomix external wall insulation system. The project follows a £1M grant from the Government’s Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF), which has been... View Article

Managing Existing Fire Doors When it comes to fire door management, starting with stock condition surveys might seem like the obvious choice. However, as a Facility Manager or Responsible Person, it’s crucial to ensure that the advice you’re receiving is... View Article

A quiet residential street in Portsmouth has received a makeover thanks to local volunteers supported by, amongst others, Bradite paints. Members of the local Goodgym – an organisation that combines keeping fit with practical help for the community – descended... View Article

Triton Showers provide a diverse product range to suit any bathroom and user needs. With a focus on efficient, stylish, and adaptable showers, Triton have launched several products and initiatives to help specifiers make the best choice possible when selecting... View Article

Floors can pose challenges for people at times! One of a building’s critical components, flooring, can be tricky. West Fraser’s CaberFloor range is designed to tackle all challenges effectively. Trusted by leading housebuilders and specifiers nationwide, CaberFloor products deliver high-quality... View Article

ROCKWOOL stone wool has been rigorously tested to demonstrate its longevity, with the results demonstrating consistent performance across decades. Our new technical bulletin covers the durability of ROCKWOOL stone wool insulation, collating and contextualising the evidence for its long-lasting performance.... View Article

Fireco offers fully compliant, primary-tested doorsets that combine the highest level of quality with the best certification. Door installation, if required, is carried out by our network of professionals, all with third-party BMTRADA accreditation. We offer a nationwide measure-up and quote service. Use... View Article

With the increasingly stringent requirements for the energy performance of buildings, the importance of an efficient, high-performing roof is growing – and there are many factors that need to be taken into account: airtightness and watertightness, insulation values including roof... View Article

Ubbink, one of Europe’s leading innovators in residential MVHR products and systems, will be presenting a full system example on Stand B5060 at UK Construction Week Birmingham NEC, on 1st to 3rd October 2024. Integrated solutions from a single source... View Article

HMG Paints Ltd has announced the launch of its HydroPro Floor Paint, an easy to apply, single pack, water-based product that provides an excellent result in the shortest possible time.  The latest addition to the Manchester-based firm’s growing Hydro-Pro range... View Article

If you feel that the appearance of your fridge, freezer, dishwasher, kettle or other household appliance is letting down the look of your kitchen, have you ever considered painting it? Many people are likely to know they can repaint a... View Article

Flooring plays a vital role in the social housing sector. Louise Walters, commercial director for Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, explains. Providing a comfortable and safe foundation in homes where more vulnerable people may live, begins with the... View Article

Panasonic is excited to announce its collaboration with heat pump installers, Plug Me In, to provide Panasonic Aquarea heat pumps as part of ScottishPower’s clean heating customer offering. The new partnership will deliver accessible heating solutions across the UK. Panasonic’s... View Article