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New Look Column Radiators From Stelrad – Engineered With Italian Design Influence
Leading radiator manufacturer, Stelrad Radiators has introduced an Italian-designed new look, improved range of its popular Column radiators – in both its vertical and horizontal column radiator ranges. With effect from 1st July 2026, the new range will be available through all existing outlets streamlining the existing range, enhancing the performance from Stelrad's Column radiator selection, and strengthening long-term value for purchasers of the range. The most obvious cha


Finish Off A Seamless Shower Design With The Bellagio Hinge
Incorporating hinges into a frameless glass shower door installation for a seamless look is now easy than ever, with Bellagio from CRL, available in eleven on-trend finishes and with a sleek yet high-performing design. Bellagio has a minimalistic and compact design, with a square cornered look that is elegantly modern, its clip on cover plates discreetly hide the screws. Choose from Chrome, Matte Black, Brushed Nickel, Polished Brass, Satin Brass, Gun Metal, Brushed Gun Metal


FP McCann Precast Concrete Vehicle Docking And Insulated Prowall System Installed At New Biggleswade Distribution Hub
FP McCann’s specialist precast concrete installation team is building a multi-vehicle docking and insulated Prowall system on a brand-new commercial and distribution centre in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. Principal construction specialist Volker Fitzpatrick is undertaking Phase 3 of Symmetry Park for client Tritax Big Box Developments Ltd. On completion later this year, Warburtons, Britain's largest bakery brand, will take up a cross-docked office and distribution space coverin


Why Cabinet Hardware Is Becoming The ‘Jewellery Of The Kitchen’ With Croft
As homeowners continue to embrace more considered, design-led interiors, the demand for beautifully crafted finishing touches has never been greater. As part of their all-encompassing portfolio, Croft presents its collection of cabinet knobs, pulls and handles, offering homeowners an opportunity to elevate cabinetry through exceptional British craftsmanship and timeless design. Often described as the jewellery of the kitchen, cabinet hardware has become an increasingly import


Style Blends Heritage with High Performance Acoustic Design
Style has delivered a bespoke acoustic solution as part of an extensive CAT B refurbishment of The Pattern Shop, a Grade II listed industrial landmark in Newcastle. Working alongside Overbury, Style installed Autex acoustic products across four floors, introducing high-impact design features that enhance the building’s heritage character while delivering effective acoustic performance for a contemporary workplace accommodating around 600 employees. A defining element of the


West Fraser Publishes 2025 Sustainability Report
West Fraser’s new Sustainability Report showcases the company’s performance in 2025 across a variety of environmental, social, and governance goals and disclosed targets. “Our 2025 Sustainability Report, Building Foundations for the Future, reflects our commitment to transparency and responsible operations - highlighting our progress while identifying priority areas for further action to enhance our ability to succeed in a rapidly changing world” - Sean McLaren, President and


Steel Window Fittings Recognised With SWA’s Associated Award 2026
Steel Window Fittings has won the Associated Award at the 2026 Steel Window Association (SWA) Awards; recognising the company’s pivotal role in supporting with one of the industry’s standout projects. Domestic Project of the Year winner is Westcote Hall in Northampton, a large country house with origins from the 17th century, by The Cotswold Casement Company. Image credit: Pete Helme. Presented at the third annual SWA Awards in London, the accolade highlights the contribu


Power Where History Meets Hospitality
Discreet Outdoor Power Units: Historic courtyards, college quads, and estate grounds are busy public spaces in many of the UK’s towns. Visitors walk through, cafés are bustling, and events run throughout the day. All of this depends on reliable electricity — not domestic supply, but temporary power that can be installed quickly, operate quietly, and handle commercial demand without disrupting the setting. Pop-up power units provide that support. They deliver safe, consistent


CRL Posiglaze Enhances Safety, Privacy And Uninterrupted Views At Saddleworth Home
For homeowner Erin Spencer in Saddleworth, Greater Manchester, replacing an ageing steel post and glass balustrade was an opportunity to create a safer, cleaner and more contemporary outdoor space while opening up views across the lake. Located in the parish of Oldham, the waterside property has both a main decked terrace and an upper balcony. However, the existing post and glass balustrade had begun to detract from the setting. Its steel uprights interrupted the view, while


Commercial Conversion Contract Makes Innovative Use Of Multiboard
The redevelopment of an existing commercial property in Epsom, Surrey, creating new apartments includes a challenging conversion of the former basement car park into habitable space: requiring the deepening of the floor level, together with the DPC barriers, to which the inherent waterproof qualities of Marmox Multiboard have made a significant contribution. The multi-million pound project with London based LWJ Construction Limited being the specialist sub-contractor undertak


Firefly® Apollo Speeds Fire Protection At Port Facility
A fully compatible selection of FIREFLY® barrier products was employed by a member of its trusted installer network, to protect an oil tank situated alongside one of the warehouses within the London Gateway port on the River Thames during a rapid, nine-day contract successfully carried out just prior to Christmas. The work at the internationally important container terminal was carried out on behalf of DP by Midlands-based Krasi Fire Protection, a FIREFLY® Preferred Install


ESBE Valves Employed In Full Decarbonisation Of University Of West London College Buildings
A major energy refurbishment project carried out at a University of West London College has achieved dramatic improvements to the energy efficiency of both historic and contemporary buildings, replacing the complex’s gas-fired boilers with a district heating scheme fed by air source heat pumps, where ESBE valves are crucial to the management of the heating and hot water supply. The year-long upgrade at Ruskin College which completed in March, was led by Norfolk based Finn Geo


Surgical Precision For Structural Integrity – SFS Launches MMC Capability Brochure
Serving the UK construction sector with solutions backed by global engineering expertise, SFS manufactures high-performance fastening systems, assemblies, precision-engineered mouldings and other products ideally suited to the evolving demands of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), as highlighted in its newly published MMC guide. Citing the mission of “Inventing success together,” the 16-page A4 publication offers system designers, engineers, offsite fabricators and contrac


MMC – The Development Is In The Detail
In discussion with Philip Chambers, Business Development Manager (Modern Methods of Construction) at SFS... Modern Methods of Construction (or Industrialised Construction as it's now becoming known as) have been a slow burn for the UK construction industry, with the ingrained working practices of traditional building techniques and the cost required for dynamic change often inhibiting the progress which many could see was essential to unleash productivity, safety and other


Wards Builders And Developers Specify CaberShield ECO For New Townhouses
West Fraser has introduced CaberShield ECO, an eco‑friendly flooring solution engineered to meet the practical demands of residential, commercial and refurbishment construction. Providing a high‑performance, waterproof floor during the build phase, CaberShield ECO creates a slip‑resistant working platform while protecting floors below from the elements. BBA certified for up to 60 days’ weather exposure, the system combines CaberFloor P5 with a factory‑applied, solvent‑free, U


Embodied Carbon Is Becoming The Next Major Challenge For Housebuilders
Simon Woods, European Sales, Marketing and Logistics Director, West Fraser, explains Embodied carbon is not yet a legal requirement for most UK housing, but it is fast becoming unavoidable. For housebuilders, it is shaping up as the next major structural challenge after energy efficiency, with implications for design standards, material supply, planning consent, and investor credibility. Many large housebuilders are already preparing because early movers, as always, will find


Showersave Supports Passivhaus-Certified Leisure Centre With Sustainable Hot Water Solution
Showersave, part of The Keystone Group and a market leader in Waste Water Heat Recovery Systems (WWHRS), has collaborated with Blairgowrie Community Recreation Centre to deliver waste water heat recovery technology, helping create a low-carbon, future-ready facility for the local community. Pioneered by Perth and Kinross Council, the £36 million facility located in the centre of Blairgowrie features state-of-the-art amenities including a 25m swimming pool, sports halls, fitn


Taylor Maxwell Strengthens Senior Team With Three Regional Sales Director Promotions
Taylor Maxwell, one of the UK’s leading providers of brick, façade and timber solutions to the construction industry, has strengthened its regional leadership structure with three senior promotions. Left to right - Andy, Ian and Matt Matt Gladman has been appointed Regional Sales Director for London and the South East, Ian Lander has been appointed Regional Sales Director for the Midlands and South West, and Andy Dickson has been appointed Regional Sales Director for the Nort


Over-Sized Sliding Doors Automated By TORMAX Door Drives
TORMAX UK supplied and commissioned advanced door automation for the striking new visitor reception and retail space at West Dean, Chichester. Working in partnership with Precision Glass Ltd, TORMAX automated two impressive 2.5m-high glazed sliding door entrances, ensuring seamless access for everyone between the new reception/shop and the renowned gardens beyond. Central to both access points are the TORMAX iMotion 2202 sliding door operators, specified for their ability t


SterlingOSB Zero, The Versatile Panel Solution For UK Builders
As UK builders face growing pressure to balance performance, cost-efficiency, and environmental responsibility, SterlingOSB Zero provides a practical and adaptable solution. Its ability to perform across multiple applications means it can often replace several different panel types within a single project, simplifying procurement and ensuring greater consistency across the build. West Fraser 's SterlingOSB Zero is a high-performance, sustainable panel solution that meets the
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