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AKW extends popular shower wall panel range

 

AKW, one of the UK’s leading providers of accessibility solutions, has extended its popular Marlbrook wall panel range, offering installers and…

Encasement conceals South Tyneside fire sprinkler pipework

 

More than 4.5 kilometres of ‘Versa’ fire sprinkler boxing from Encasement is being used to conceal surface mounted fire sprinkler pipework, which…

Steel and timber combine on stylish self build

 

The Kingspan TEK Building System of structural insulated panels (SIPs) has been used to create a spectacular, cantilevered self-build in…

Aico expands Connected Home offering

 

Aico’s acquisition of Homelync represents a significant milestone for social landlords looking to procure connected solutions.

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Changes to Permitted Development rules welcomed

 

Langley Structures Ltd has welcomed the updates to the Permitted Development (PD) rules that will allow increased utilisation of upward extensions…

Aluminium curtain walling sets new standards in house building

 

Mention curtain walling to any specifier or contractor and it’s an odds on bet they won’t associate the term with residential projects. However,…

Water pipes protection: Wrap it or regret it!

 

Burst pipes are the most common cause of home insurance claims in the UK…

Pipe and fire sprinkler boxing made simple by UK Boxings

 

UK Boxings’ pipe & fire sprinkler boxing and boiler casings have been used for more than 20 years by social housing contractors, local…

Homeowners trapped by External Wall Fire Review

 

An attempt to unblock the high-rise and leasehold housing market following renewed scrutiny with regards fire safety has hit problems, leading to…

Sidey helps deliver affordable homes

 

With more than 85 years’ experience, Sidey is in the top 10 of the UK’s biggest fenestration companies. With all round expertise in commercial…

Composite Fire Door Specifications

 

Hardware and Fire Door systems specialist Winkhaus has invested extensively to ensure their Composite Fire & Security door set solution…

New figures highlight urgent need to replace combustible materials

 

• New figures revealing 20% rise in smoking-related fires during pandemic demonstrate urgent need to replace combustible materials…

AliDeck launch Decking Learning Hub

 

Aluminium decking experts AliDeck are looking to share their knowledge with the launch of a suite of learning materials for prospective clients to…

Titon introduces new FireSafe™ Air Brick

 

Titon has introduced the new FireSafe™ Air Brick – a non-combustible compact inlet/outlet grille suitable for new and refurbished houses and…

Pipe and fire sprinkler boxing from UK Boxings

 

For more than 20 years, UK Boxings has been manufacturing and supplying a wide range of pipe boxing to meet the needs of social housing…

AliDeck launch new cost-effective aluminium decking board

 

Aluminium decking specialists AliDeck have announced the launch of a new addition to their range of non-combustible metal decking products; the…

Technical Review of Approved Document B (Fire Safety)

 

On the 2nd April, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick MP announced ambitious steps, initiated by the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower fire, to further…

Poor indoor air quality: an ongoing problem

 

Did you know, the average adult breathes in almost 4,000 gallons of air every day? Indoor air can be up to five times as polluted as…

Access control and door entry management: how technology is driving change

 

Technology developments have brought big changes to access control and door entry provision, enabling local authorities and housing…