by Daniel Redfern, Head of Marketing Communications at Marley: “The announcement of the Warm Homes Plan is, of course, to be welcomed, and the £15bn allocation to support energy performance improvements to UK housing stock will play an important role in helping the UK progress towards its Net Zero ambitions. “Designed to support the overhaul […]
ROCKWOOL UK has launched a national Training Academy for construction and building safety professionals at its West Midlands global centre of excellence for fire-stopping. The purpose-built Academy will deliver best practice learning and practical, hands-on training around the use and application of its products for construction professionals, including specifiers, installers and fire engineers, as well […]
With snow on the ground across large parts of Great Britain this week, combined with news that 2025 was a record year for renewables, insulation specialist Actis is reminding architects and specifiers that the key to an energy efficient home lies in prioritising the fabric of a building. While strategic use of renewable energy sources […]
Known for their concealed operation and streamlined appearance, modern pocket door systems offer a host of overlooked qualities that add real value to design projects, says David Knollman, Brio business development manager at Allegion UK. Pocket doors are, by definition, subtle in design. With a sleek aesthetic and hidden mechanisms, they seamlessly glide into wall […]
Sue Corrick of Allegion UK reviews the critical nature of escape routes in school buildings and how fire door hardware plays a role in keeping students safe and emergency exits functional. Whether it’s the end of the day or end of term, when schools close, it’s not unusual to see children and staff alike scrambling […]
NFRC (The National Federation of Roofing Contractors) welcomes the government’s announcements in its Spending Review, particularly the commitment to significantly increase funding for the Affordable Homes Programme. The intention to unlock greater private investment in housebuilding through Homes England is also a positive step, provided it is implemented effectively. The allocation of nearly £2.3bn a […]
Insulation manufacturer ROCKWOOL has launched a new global centre of excellence for fire-stopping at Hams Hall, on the outskirts of Birmingham, where it will manufacture a new best-in-class range of products. Already well-known for its Euroclass A1 non-combustible stone wool insulation, this new multi-million pound investment builds ROCKWOOL’s in-house expertise on fire safety. ROCKWOOL’s new […]
A new collection of contemporary apartments for rent in Liverpool’s trendy ‘Fabric District’ has completed with 43% already reserved or occupied. The much-anticipated ‘Milliners Yard’ development has transformed a former textiles warehouse on London Road, embracing its historic features to deliver exceptional new living spaces with affordable rental options for keyworkers and everything included. Providing […]
Major regeneration plans for Chorley town centre are progressing apace with planning applications submitted for two of three exciting new projects to be delivered on brownfield sites. If approved Chorley Council hopes to be able to start works on site towards the end of 2025. The first application proposes the delivery of a mixed-use scheme […]
The offshore construction programme for ScottishPower’s biggest-ever renewables project is officially underway with the installation of the first foundation for the green energy company’s £4 billion East Anglia THREE offshore windfarm. Standing at 83.89m tall, 10.6m in diameter and weighing 1,800 tonnes, the monopile also represents a new offshore wind industry record – becoming the […]