Product Articles

Fire doors which are fit for purpose can mean the difference between life and death in a fire, and even more so in residential properties where we sleep and spend most of our time. Kevin Underwood, Technical Director of the... View Article

With temperatures in the UK cooling, Vent-Axia, the ventilation industry leader, is urging social housing providers to take steps now to tackle condensation and mould. Condensation and mould can have detrimental effects on both housing stock and residents’ health. To... View Article

According to the Regulator of Social Housing’s recent quarterly survey, social housing providers’ spending on repair and maintenance was just over half that during the same period in 2019, mainly due to lockdown. Many landlords have been trying to catch... View Article

The trade association Interpave has published a new edition of ‘Understanding Permeable Paving and SuDS’, an essential introductory guide to all aspects of concrete block permeable paving for sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) – and much more. This comprehensive guide explores... View Article

The vital role that fire doors play in protecting the occupants of a property has never been more compelling as it has been in the past few years. Nationwide Windows & Doors has devoted time, clever product design and testing... View Article

Technology has changed our lives in so many ways – from how we shop and stay in touch, to how we watch TV and even track and trace our movements. It has become second nature to expect the speed and... View Article

Automating swing doors provides a safe, secure and convenient option for users providing access for those less able. FAAC UK are pleased to announce the FAAC A951 DDA Automatic Toilet Door System which now comes as standard with Contactless Activation... View Article

Protecting and maintaining good hygiene, particularly in student accommodation, housing association properties, care homes and other buildings where large numbers of people come together, can be a major challenge. Through careful planning and implementation, steps can be taken to ensure... View Article

UK Boxings’ pipe & fire sprinkler boxing and boiler casings have been used for more than 20 years by social housing contractors, local authorities and housing associations across the UK, to conceal all types of plumbing services including fire sprinkler... View Article

Norbord’s new fully interactive engineered wood panels product guide is proving to be an invaluable online resource for housebuilders, specifiers and architects. A simple click on the tabs at the side of the guide opens up the chosen product, application... View Article

Fastflow Group has made it into the Sunday Times PwC Top Track 250 for the first time, ranked 177th. Published on 27th September 2020, the Sunday Times PwC Top Track 250 league table ranks Britain’s leading mid-market private companies with... View Article

A major new residential building in Bristol is defined by its 170m long facade, clad in Nordic Brown Light pre-oxidised copper – adding a warm, naturally developing character and complementing its modern, listed neighbour. Designed by Ferguson Mann Architects (FMA),... View Article

ESi offers a range of programmers that enables the installer to comply with Part L of the Building Regulations, providing separate timed heating control for living and sleeping zones in a home, while also providing timed control of hot water.... View Article

Sharp, stylish looks and market-leading recycled POLARTEC® fabric technology make these a must for the autumn on site or outdoor leisurewear. Snickers Workwear continues to lead the way with working clothes that have an ergonomic design, superb functionality and fit... View Article

Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor – has been named as an approved supplier for a leading UK purchasing consortium. With a focus on the education sector, The North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium Ltd (NEUPC) is one of six... View Article

Our brand new range of safety flooring will come in a wide variety of contemporary colours and provides a high level of slip resistance in a bathroom adaptation. AKW safety flooring has achieved the highest slip resistance rating when tested... View Article

Originally unveiled at the beginning of the year, the Adek Balcony and Terrace system from Ecodek has evolved and now features a 147mm board to provide further flexibility for smaller refurbishment projects. This lightweight, A2FL S1 fire rated aluminium decking... View Article

Wireless phone charging with Wi-Fi option High performance, high quality recycled plastic smart bench that harmonises effortlessly into architectural, urban and landscape environments. The rapidly changing work environment of today means an increased desire for instant phone charging and available Wi-fi.... View Article