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Building Superstore, part of leading builders’ merchant CMO Group PLC, is helping builders and contractors get a clearer view on how to work with roof windows and sky lights by extending its product choice and expert technical support. Building Superstore... View Article

When concealing external pipework and building services, plus other utilities associated with low carbon district heating schemes and air-source or ground-source heat pump systems, Pendock Profiles metal pipe boxing also offers protection against accidental damage. Bespoke manufactured to individual project specifications from... View Article

 Along with the Work Trousers range, these Hoodies and Sweatshirts are probably the most popular products among Snickers Workwear users. Designed specifically for professional craftsmen and women, they’re built for durability and comfort. The ‘full zip’ or ‘overhead’ styles are... View Article

With the new tenant satisfaction measures (TSM) now in force, maintaining quality standards and completing work within acceptable time frames, has become even more important when planning social housing maintenance, heating improvements and safety upgrades. Although concealing pipework for sprinklers,... View Article

Regular servicing and maintenance of smoke ventilation systems is critical. Our dedicated team of engineers work with clients to regularly inspect and test smoke ventilation systems to ensure that they are working properly and are fully compliant with local regulations.... View Article

The use of pre-formed boxings and casing, for concealing pipework on social housing refurbishment projects, has gradually overtaken the time intensive process of fabricating and finishing individual boxings on site, to become the preferred solution for many registered providers and... View Article

Of late, news headlines are full of cost-of-living increases and environmental impact stories, meaning it can be difficult to see how we can make a difference. Our brand-new AKW Water & Energy Cost Saving Guide gives practical tips for social... View Article

Aico has recently welcomed the Housing Ombudsman Service to an online event focusing on damp and mould in the housing sector and best practices to keep residents safe. “A Spotlight on Damp and Mould: It’s not lifestyle” report, published in... View Article

Tough metal pipe boxing and services casings from UK Boxings are being widely used to conceal and protect external pipework from the risk of damage on social housing projects, while also improving the aesthetics and consistency of finish on completed installations. Our metal... View Article

The testing and maintaining of life safety systems to keep them safe and operational is one of the most important aspects of facilities and building management in residential, and commercial, buildings. Smoke ventilation systems are crucial in keeping occupants safe... View Article

RTP4 Touch offers ‘better’ response in company’s ‘Good, Better, Best’ line up With a reputation for helping homeowners and tenants to control their heating costs as the cost of living continues to rise in the UK, ESi has responded to... View Article

Dura Composites has launched Dura Deck® Inspire, the first ever 1.8m long A1 fire-rated porcelain deck plank balcony solution in the UK, especially suited to applications where the building height exceeds 11m, following the change of legislation for medium and... View Article

Hurst Doors has become one of just a handful of UK suppliers certified to produce a quality composite FD30s fire doorset with sidelights and fanlights. The company are now certified under the BM Trada UKCA marking of external pedestrian fire... View Article

Regular servicing and maintenance of smoke ventilation systems is critical. Our dedicated team of engineers work with clients to regularly inspect and test smoke ventilation systems to ensure that they are working properly and are fully compliant with local regulations.... View Article

We all know that we need to protect the environment and try to undo some of the damage that has been done in the past. West Fraser (Trading as Norbord Europe Ltd), one of the UK’s leading wood-panel manufacturers, takes... View Article

As condensation build up and the associated problems of damp, mould and mildew can continue to cause problems in both new and existing homes, leading manufacturer Glidevale Protect is encouraging specifiers to take stock of the benefits of working with... View Article

By Alastair Stannah, Managing Director, Stannah Lifts Distribution & Service The digital switchover of telephone lines in the United Kingdom is happening now. By 2025, Openreach will have phased out all copper analogue telephone lines in favour of optical fibre... View Article

Ardent Lift Consultancy were appointed to undertake a survey on a heritage building in September 2020, with our site inspection offering the client a full appraisal of the lifts, their anticipated lifecycle analysis, and budget costs for the recommended modernisation... View Article

Generate power from the roof Reduce household bills * Seamless finish secure fit * Compatible with all roof tiles & slates * Low maintenance * 15-year guarantee with full Marley Roof System Marley SolarTile® – The roof integrated solar pv... View Article