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The science, the style, and the substance – behind VEKA Group’s next generation Vertical Slider

Renowned PVC-U systems supplier VEKA Group has unveiled the industry’s ‘next generation’ Vertical Slider. Marketing Director Dawn Stockell explains: “We’re thrilled to bring the Imagine Vertical Slider to market because we absolutely believe it is the most technically advanced Vertical Slider product out there, giving VEKA Group customers a real Continue reading →

Advanced Panels Recognised with FM Approvals Diamond Mark

Axis EN and MxPro 5 fire panels from global systems leader, Advanced, have been certified by FM Approvals to the EN 54 standard, becoming the first UK-manufactured fire alarm control panels to attain this accreditation The FM APPROVED diamond is one of the most prestigious certification marks in the world. Continue reading →

Benif Interior Film on display at NEC

The NEC in Birmingham opened in 1976 with seven exhibition halls, now they have nineteen and hold some 500 events attracting over six million people every year. As part of their ongoing refurbishment programme, Benif Interior Film from David Clouting was specified to refurbish one of the many washroom facilities Continue reading →

KEMPER SYSTEM On Display at Museum of Liverpool

Kemper System has helped to refurbish part of a waterfront museum which is one of the largest in the UK. Positioned over the Leeds Liverpool canal link, the Museum of Liverpool spans an area 110m long by 60m wide and is 26m high at its tallest point. Architects Bickerdike Allen Continue reading →

Duality Group unite Dyson Energy Services, Gas Call Services and GET Gas Training to become a leading player in the Heating & Insulation market throughout the UK.

Recently, the Duality Group have partnered with Gas Call Services and GET Gas Training, to complement and enhance the current offering of services delivered by Dyson Energy Services, to now provide a full UK wide service. The vision of Duality Group is to ‘create a smarter future’ for social housing Continue reading →

TIMco expands warehouse to meet increasing customer demand

TIMco, one of the UK’s largest and fastest growing wholesalers to the construction industry, has further expanded its warehousing facilities in order to improve efficiency and service to its growing customer base. The newly expanded warehousing facilities, which will be operational from the end of February 2019, will allow for Continue reading →

Covers Chichester to host free anti-theft tool marking events

Covers Timber & Builders Merchants in Chichester will be hosting a series of free anti-theft tool marking events during February and March. The company, which is based on Quarry Lane, is inviting local tradespeople to visit their depot to get their tools officially marked by Sussex Police to protect their Continue reading →

Wates living space set to extend city of London contract

Leading affordable housing maintenance provider, Wates Living Space, is set to extend its work on behalf of City of London Corporation with the delivery of responsive repairs across London. Valued at approximately £1.5m, the new appointment marks the renewal of Wates’ previous repairs contract for City of London Corporation’s estate Continue reading →

Farnborough’s first Homebuilding & Renovating Show smashes expectations

The potential concerns surrounding Brexit and the property market were debunked at the first South East Homebuilding & Renovating Show 2019, which defied expectations despite the stuttering UK climate by attracting fifty per cent more visitors than anticipated. The event, which took place for the first time between 18-20 January Continue reading →

Willmott Dixon Interiors to refurbish former factory into a cutting edge film school for London Screen Academy

Willmott Dixon Interiors has followed up its recent success at the National Gallery by being chosen for a contract to refurbish 80,000 square feet of space at 62-66 Highbury Grove in Islington to create the London Screen Academy (LSA). The school will be based at Ladbroke House, a former factory Continue reading →

Now there are no more hurdles when it comes to training; what’s your excuse?

There has, for some time, been a growing recognition that training does not have to mean making every delegate an expert, but teaching them what they need to know in their line of work. For example, a plumber with the Part P Defined Scope (PPDS) course can be certified to Continue reading →

Brick manufacturers rising to the challenge

The latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show a thriving domestic manufacturing industry in bricks, with investment in new plant and production efficiencies continuing to increase supply in line with growing housebuilding numbers. The January statistics cover the period up until the end of December 2018 Continue reading →

SIG Roofing to host open day in celebration of new Gateshead branch refurbishment

Gateshead roofing contractors and building professionals are now able to reap the benefits of major improvements to its new SIG Roofing’s branch. A host of ‘one-off’ special offers will be available for customers on the day from SIG Roofing’s flat and pitched roofing products, giving visitors the opportunity to save Continue reading →

Maggie’s St Bart’s awarded Supreme Winner at Surface Design Awards 2019

The winners of the 2019 Surface Design Awards have been announced, hailing the best and most impressive use of materials in, and on, architectural projects from around the globe. The beautiful new Maggie’s Centre Barts, London has been declared the Supreme Winner, capturing the judge’s hearts and minds. A beacon Continue reading →

Futurebuild leads the way with considerate and sustainability credentials

Details of the renewed partnership between Futurebuild and the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) have reinforced the event’s position as the most considerate in the built environment sector. Futurebuild has confirmed that it will partner with the CCS and use the Scheme’s Code of Considerate Practice for the second year running, Continue reading →