A large 7.66-acre site on the north bank of the River Orwell in Ipswich, Suffolk is the site of a new 173 home housing development being built by a partnership of Galliard Homes, Aviva Investors and Packaged Living. And Stelrad has supplied just short of 1,200 of its Vita Deco radiators to share heat around the homes on the development. The main contractor for the heating installations on site is Loughton based Link 365 and the Stelrad radiators were supplied via BSS in Colch

Navigator MSL has launched the MAGBLU™ THORSYS 8M Heat Pump Circulating Pump – compact in size, powerful in performance. Specifically designed for heat pump systems, this high-efficiency pump delivers an impressive 8.1 metre head and 3.6 m³/h flow rate, making it ideal for demanding renewable installations. With a rare 135mm body, the THORSYS 8M offers exceptional output in a compact form – perfect for tight spaces without compromising on performance. It features 9-speed cont

Construction product manufacturer ROCKWOOL has announced the first products to launch from its new global centre of excellence for fire-stopping at Hams Hall, Birmingham. Renowned for its Euroclass A1 non-combustible stone wool insulation, the company has used its deep fire expertise and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility to develop a new in-house fire-stopping range including coated batt, sealants, collars and wraps.   Industry-leading standards   In line with the compa

By Paul Trace, Director, Stella Rooflight  - When the government launched its latest wave of retrofit initiatives, from the Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) to the Great British Insulation Scheme, the goal was admirable: improve the energy efficiency of the nation’s housing stock and accelerate progress towards net zero. Yet, the recently published audit findings paint a very different picture. According to data analysed by Refurb & Retrofit, an astonishing 92% of external wa

FP McCann has supplied its thin leading edge interlocking concrete roof tiles branded ”Thin Flat Duo” to a brand-new care facility in Manchester. On completion later this year, the 59-bed “Upland Manor” care home on Yew Tree Lane in Northern Moor, Wythenshawe, Manchester will replace the existing Yewtree Care Home. Client, Lovett Care Ltd in conjunction with Chester based property developer Liberty Care Developments, are building the 3 storey modern facility. Specialist comme

Government funded residential development will contribute to the growth of fenestration foam tape sealants in 2026, according to Andy Swift, sales and operations manager   at ISO-Chemie. ISO Chemie’s Andy Swift says new build to fuel foam tape sealants growth in 2026 He believes the sealants’ sector will continue to remain buoyant throughout the next 12 months, seeing steady growth despite the completion of new homes falling well below the Government target of 1.5 million in