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Aluminium decking manufacturer AliDeck expand their offering for steel balconies with an innovative non-combustible paving support system, providing exciting new balcony flooring choices for architects and specifiers. In a post-Grenfell world of heightened scrutiny with regard to fire safety, the... View Article

Designer Contracts has been named an ‘Eco Contractor’ by a leading UK flooring manufacturer. The company, the UK’s largest contract flooring provider, has received a Gold Award from eco-engineered underlay specialists Texfelt in recognition of an outstanding environmental achievement –... View Article

The property industry is at significant turning point as social distancing begins to highlight management challenges. Many landlords and agents have turned to property management software to combat these issues. After several months of remote work, property owners and agents... View Article

One of Europe’s leading smoke, heat and carbon monoxide (CO) alarm suppliers, FireAngel, has agreed a partnership with Ealing Council in conjunction with CEF to deliver one of the largest IoT roll outs of its kind currently available in the... View Article

Landlords looking to spruce up their properties quickly and easily at tenant changeover time would be well advised to check out V33 Multi-Surface Renovation, the major new innovation in white emulsion. The paint offers landlords major time- and cost-saving benefits... View Article

Setcrete Exterior floor levelling compound has seen year-on-year growth of 300% in leading builders’ merchants, driven by consumer demand to reinvigorate outside spaces during the coronavirus lockdown. Used to prepare patio areas and other outdoor spaces prior to the installation... View Article

These NEW slim-fit stretch trousers deliver extreme working comfort all day, every day. Hi-tech fabrics and body-mapping designs in the NEW multi-purpose ALLROUNDWork 4-Way Stretch Trousers from Snickers Workwear ensure maximum working mobility wherever you are on site. The 4-way... View Article

The UK’s largest flooring contractor, Designer Contracts, has been named as a finalist in the prestigious Lloyds Bank Business Awards. The company has been shortlisted for the bank’s ‘Mid-Market Business of the Year Award’ with the winner being announced in... View Article

Granger Reis named sole provider of executive search consultancy services for the charity Granger Reis, today announces its support for well-renowned property industry charity LandAid. The international search firm will assist the charity through pro-bono executive search consultancy services for... View Article

C-TEC is preparing to launch a new Evacuation Alert System, EVAC-ALERT. The new BS 8629:2019 gives guidance on Evacuation Alert Systems installed in blocks of flats to assist the Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) in evacuating part or all of a... View Article

The concept of a future-proof home has broadened its appeal in the past decade. It used to be something that we only considered in our advancing  years, but the evolution of design and a greater awareness of the long-term benefits... View Article

How many children and adults with impairments are currently struggling with discharge from hospital, or inability to access parts of their home, because of problems getting up and down stairs or steps in their residence? Therapists have an easy solution,... View Article

Over the last few years, Aico have partnered with the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) with the aim of strengthening and supporting the electrical industry. Aico are proud to announce that they are now recognised as an Electrical Industries Charity (EIC)... View Article

Following on from the new ‘Boris’ slogan ‘Build, Build, Build’ to help kick start the UK economy, in July 2020 Chancellor Rishi Sunak, announced a new Green Homes Grant of £2bn. Providing access to funding for sustainable and energy efficient... View Article

With encouraging news that stamp duty is now frozen on property valued up to £500k until March 2021, Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, is ready to help its customers with the predicted rush from buyers looking for a... View Article

London Fire Brigade (LFB) has published figures showing a startling rise in smoking-related fires in the capital since the start of the UK lockdown. The 20% increase in fires comes despite the recently reported fall in smokers, with 1 million... View Article

Intratone’s unique wireless GSM-based intercoms and secure remote online management system empower you to manage access to your properties with just the click of a mouse. For property and housing managers it can often feel like you need to be... View Article

Protecting and maintaining good hygiene, across university sites is critical in the effective management of viruses and bacteria. Through careful planning and implementation, steps can be taken to ensure contamination is prevented, permanently. With improved reliability and simpler technology, sensor... View Article