Entries by Lyn

NFRC ROOFING SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS INDUSTRY RECOVERY

The latest NFRC State of the UK Roofing Industry survey, covering the first quarter of 2024, provides welcome positive news for the roofing sector. The results show overall roofing contractors’ workloads and enquiries continuing to increase in the first three months of the year, with further rises expected over the next 12 months. However, it […]

RINNAI Expands Cost-Effective Continuous Flow Hot Water Heaters

Rinnai is introducing the innovative KCM series of continuous flow hot water heaters into the UK market. The KCM series is designed to specifically increase customer savings in energy, capital, and carbon footprint with the inclusion of internally refined technological advancements. It operates at 93% efficiency. The KCM unit has micro-processors to ensure hot water is […]

AQUABLOC: THE HUMIDITY-DEFYING TILE FOR BRIGHT AND FRESH INTERIORS

In environments where humidity and heat reign supreme, maintaining a fresh and clean interior can be a constant battle. From spas to shower areas and other damp spaces, moisture can quickly take a toll on the building’s interior, leading to discolouration, warping and potential mould growth.   At Zentia, we understand the unique challenges faced […]

High-end installer, Chris Halifax, makes it personal with Schlüter

Chris Halifax of CTH Creations, has carved himself a reputation for his incredible attention to detail and quest for perfection in all his work. He regularly shares project updates on his social media, attracting thousands of followers. In his own words, Chris creates “unique and one-off bathroom designs which turn dreams into reality with the […]

CHARACTERFUL CAST IRON RADIATOR – MEET THE HENLEY

Elaborate and stylish in its design is the new Henley from The Radiator Company, one of the largest suppliers of designer radiators in the UK and Ireland. This ornate gothic-style cast iron radiator adds traditional elegance to any interior scheme, with all the contemporary benefits of a modern radiator.   Featuring a gently curved top […]

Sustainable Synthetic Building Materials

Synthetic material is proving to be versatile and adaptable, particularly as a building material. In some cases, it even represents a more ecological alternative to other raw materials. As one of the leading manufacturers of polycarbonate light building elements, Rodeca proves that synthetic material has environmentally friendly properties. The translucent panels are characterized, among other […]

WHY WE SHOULD TRANSPORT CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS BY RAIL

Image Network Rail Using rail freight to move construction materials could boost Manchester’s economy and help the city region meet its environmental goals – that’s the message from a new industry report calling for support from the Government and Network Rail . The Mineral Products Association (MPA) and the Rail Freight Group (RFG) want to […]

Marlow Film Studio’s Rejected by Council

Despite a recent polling of Buckinghamshire residents which showed overall support for the proposal, the council has refused planning permission for Marlow Film Studios, a £750m project supported by Sam Mendes, Pippa Harris and James Cameron. Conducted on behalf of the film studios. The survey covered a sample of 500 Buckinghamshire residents, including 152 residents […]

ASBESTOS: The Deadly Legacy in our Schools

Up to 150 school workers and pupils are at risk of death or fatal exposure from asbestos each year as current plans to fix the UK’s crumbling schools fail to address the deadly building material, experts have warned. A group of leading health charities, professional bodies, unions and campaigners has accused Rishi Sunak’s Government of […]

Lendlease Quiting UK puts question mark over Smithfield Scheme

Lendlease is stepping away from the UK and selling its overseas construction business in order to focus on its Australian operations. The New South Wales-headquartered developer is looking to free up AD $4.5bn (£2.35bn) of capital, to pay down debt and realise value for its security holders. Profits had dropped by more than a third […]