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Selecting the right cladding system involves more than just the initial purchase price. The most cost-effective solution is a balance of upfront cost, long-term durability, minimal maintenance needs, and regulatory compliance. Valcan’s Ceramapanel (fibre cement) and VitraDual (solid aluminium) complete systems offer high-quality, non-combustible options that prove to be sound financial investments over their lifespan.

The Ventnor Close development is a flagship initiative within Swindon Borough Council’s strategy to provide high-quality, fully accessible homes for residents with complex physical needs. Beyond meeting essential accessibility criteria - such as wheelchair accessible layouts and adapted wet rooms - the design mandated modern building materials that guarantee longevity, high performance, and exceptional safety standards.

Valcan is proud to announce that its VitraFix Magnelis Steel (VFM) subframe system has been awarded a BBA Agrément Certificate, confirming full compliance with UK Building Regulations and industry standards. This certification reinforces VitraFix VFM as a trusted solution for rainscreen cladding projects, delivering proven performance, safety, and durability.

Valcan’s all-in-one cladding systems offer a fully integrated, non-combustible façade solution that simplifies specification, enhances safety, and ensures long-term durability. Ideal for both new builds and recladding projects, these systems streamline the entire process by providing all essential components from a single, reliable supplier.

Burlington House is a prominent four-storey building located on Burlington Street, right in the heart of Chesterfield’s bustling city centre. Originally constructed in the 1960s, the building has long been a familiar feature of the town’s architectural landscape. However, like many mid-century commercial properties, it had begun to show signs of age and underutilisation, particularly on its upper floors. Recognising its potential, ALB Group acquired the property in 2020 with a vision to breathe new life into the building and contribute to the wider regeneration of Chesterfield.

The construction of two apartment buildings within the ground-breaking Climate Innovation District urban regeneration project in Leeds demonstrates how the EJOT CROSSFIX® system can be used to incorporate rainscreen facades into highly sustainable buildings, without the need to vastly increase insulation depth. 
Developed by Citu in partnership with one of Scandinavia’s leading architectural practices, White Arkitekter, and civil and structural engineers Civic, the Climate Innovation District is creating an entire new sustainable neighbourhood with high quality urban housing. Over 500 low energy homes with integrated amenities have been created to a design that has been PHPP (Passive House Planning Package) assessed.

Brett Landscaping & Building Products has launched a new range of concrete facing bricks, offering housebuilders, architects, brickwork contractors and Builders Merchants with a UK manufactured product with many desirable qualities.  With vast experience in the creation of high-quality concrete landscaping products, the new brick range represents a natural expansion.