Entries by Lyn

How can early engagement help overcome supply chain challenges

  Neil Kirwin, Southern Specification Manager at SFS, discusses why engaging with building product manufactures can help with planning ahead to overcome potential supply chain challenges that could threaten specifications in the building industry. Engaging with building product system and manufacturers can deliver an essential level of support to specifiers. That includes planning ahead to […]

Schlüter-LIPROTEC shines a light on interior design

Schlüter-Systems has strengthened its portfolio of bathroom systems for the UK domestic market through the availability of advanced control light technology which enhances aesthetics whilst also offering almost unlimited creative choice.   Encompassing the latest LED technology, Schlüter-LIPROTEC creates restful lighting for relaxing spaces, or bright, colourful lighting for a busy family bathroom or kitchen. Schlüter-LIPROTEC […]

ZENTIA WINS PRESTIGIOUS FIS TRAINING AWARD FOR ITS EXEMPLARY INSTALLATION SCHOOL

Zentia, the UK’s market leader in complete ceiling solutions, proudly announces its achievement at the ‘FIS Training Awards’, taking home the accolade for the ‘FIS Member Training Programme’ category, after receiving commendation for its one-of-a-kind installation school. The Zentia Installation School has been recognised as an industry benchmark and forms the cornerstone of Zentia’s dedication […]

ADSA Sponsors Industry Award

  The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) is sponsoring the best in electronic product design and innovation at the AI Specification Awards for a second time.   The biennial even is organised by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) in conjunction with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and will take place in April […]

Eurocell one of first to supply triple-glazing windows to Taylor Wimpey

  Eurocell fabricator, Rapid PVCu has secured the first triple glazed site for Taylor Wimpey in Sunderland. National housebuilder Taylor Wimpey will use Eurocell’s Modus windows system at its Herrington View residential scheme in Penshaw, Sunderland. Doncaster-based Rapid PVCu is a new-build specialist and has worked with Eurocell, the UK’s leading manufacturer, distributor, and recycler of PVC-U building products for […]

Scientists create almost carbon-neutral bricks

Seratech has partnered with architect Carmody Groarke to make the prototype a commercially viable product (Image: Carmody Groarke)   A company has produced its first low-carbon brick prototype following 18 months of research. The brick uses a magnesium carbonate binder produced via Seratech’s proprietary carbon capture, mineralisation and utilisation process, which allows CO2 emissions from industry […]

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The British building boom in the lead-up to Christmas

  ‘Tis the season to be jolly! The Christmas season is a time of joy, celebration, and festivity. As streets twinkle with colourful lights and homes are adorned with decorations, the construction industry is not exempt from the infectious spirit of Christmas. Far from winding down, construction sites across the nation are experiencing a surge […]

Material Source Manchester Provides a Unique Destination for Built Environment Professionals

CHALLENGE Material Source Manchester provides a unique destination for built environment professionals to visit and explore a wealth of materials, products and project portfolios. It aims to be both inspirational and useful, to inform and champion materials whilst providing a space for influencing and collaboration. Within the studio is an expansive gallery of over 50+ […]

AUTUMN STATEMENT: Industry Comments

Responding to today’s Autumn Statement, Cara Jenkinson, Cities Manager at climate solutions charity Ashden, said: “With just a few days to go till COP28, the Chancellor has once again missed an opportunity to show leadership on climate action. After rolling back on net zero targets last month, there has been a stony silence on energy efficiency […]

CONSTRUCTION MUST EMBRACE TECHNOLOGY

Overhauling manual and often time-consuming credit control processes can be the first step for construction firms to ease some of the economic pressures The UK construction industry is a sector which relies on ‘sustained periods of economic growth for it to succeed. But recent years of political and economic uncertainty have taken its toll on […]