Heat pumps could save UK homeowners up to 70% on heating costs amid ongoing energy crisis
Peter Beighton, Managing Director of heat pump specialist Trianco, addresses current energy costs As UK households continue to face rising energy bills, new analysis highlights how switching to an air‑source heat pump could dramatically cut heating costs – by as much as 60 – 70% compared with electric heaters – while providing a more efficient […]
Rocking CaberAcoustic for a quiet life
Photo courtesy of Unsplash Favoured by specifiers who need to consider solutions to noise pollution in today’s busy, building world, CaberAcoustic from West Fraser is a versatile, economical sound-reducing flooring system which reduces both impact and airborne transmitted sounds. It can be laid over concrete and timber floors and is available in 18mm and 22mm […]
Cast stone versus natural stone
Natural stone has been used in building and construction for thousands of years, but it was in the eighteenth century – when classically inspired country houses rose in popularity – that it became the preferred material of choice for the building industry. Can cast stone be considered a viable alternative? Katherine Kates, Production Director at […]
Caple launches consumer branding campaign with Channel 4
Caple is embarking on a multifaceted consumer brand awareness campaign for the first time. A leading trade name in appliances, sinks and taps, and kitchen furniture, Caple is now addressing the consumer directly, with creative fervour, to support the UK retailer base. The company has partnered with Channel 4 TV, and all associated elements (More4, […]
Spacemann – creating spaces where people and ideas thrive
Spacemann is a leader in the innovative design and manufacture of pods, booths, and office screens in the UK, enhancing workplace environments with versatile, high-quality solutions that cater to the evolving needs of modern businesses. With a focus on craftsmanship and sustainability, the company, with over 30 years’ experience, delivers supreme quality products at competitive […]
ASWS showcases unrivalled expertise in County Hall window restoration
Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) carefully selects skilled operatives for its specialist projects, ensuring they are fully prepared for the unique challenges involved. Each team member receives comprehensive training to approach every task with confidence and diligence, supported by the right safety equipment and expert supervision. This commitment to excellence enabled ASWS to deliver outstanding […]
Worsening weather underlines the benefits of CaberShield Eco from West Fraser
A growing number of building contractors, and especially timber frame erection specialists, are making use of the weather protected panel products within the West Fraser range, allowing them to carry on working effectively despite increasingly wet winters and even the more frequent tropical-like downpours of the summer. The newest addition to West Fraser’s range is […]
Königstone launches KönigZero – a collection of no crystalline silica engineered stone surfaces
James Bull, Managing Director explains “The risks associated with fabricating materials containing crystalline silica are well understood in our industry, and we’ve always taken our responsibility seriously. KönigZero is the natural next step – a zero- crystalline silica material* that removes the concern at source while still giving retailers and homeowners the quality they expect. […]
TDBL nonut® follows Golden Thread for BSA Compliance
Vincent Matthews, Head of UK Marketing for SFS (pictured) As illustrated by a recent commercial office project, cladding specialists are increasingly turning to SFS Group Fastening Technology’s innovative TDBL- nonut® fastener to ensure their installed systems achieve the objectives of the Building Safety Act, while at the same time, enabling fast and efficient installation. Launched […]
Toby Marlow, Building & Construction Director from Haddonstone, outlines why cast stone is the smart choice for modern construction and historical renovation
Natural stone, such as marble, slate and sandstone, has been a core construction material around the world for centuries; think the Taj Mahal, Palace of Westminster, the Palace of Versailles, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa, for example. Weather-resistance, beauty, durability, and low maintenance contribute to the appeal of natural stone yet today, natural stone’s […]