Easy Stair – site staircase

Easy Stair is a temporary site staircase which is now extremely popular and in widespread use across the UK housebuilding industry. Easy Stair increases productivity by allowing SAFE, FAST access to upper floors from the very earliest stages of construction,... View Article

VitrA expands Origin with new countertops and vanity units

LISTEN HERE 🔊 VitrA has extended the design possibilities of the elegant Origin brassware and accessories range with a new versatile collection of modular vanity and side units along with complementing countertops. The new Origin furniture range, created by Studio... View Article

Visitors flock to South East Homebuilding & Renovating Show

The South East Homebuilding & Renovating Show, held at the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre on 15-16 January, surpassed all expectations as the first of the 2022 Homebuilding & Renovating Shows and set the benchmark for all live events... View Article

Environmental health

LISTEN HERE 🔊 A mental health building by Medical Architecture in north London took a simple, ‘first-principles’ design approach to providing access to external space and daylit interiors, as well as greater independence and wellness for users. James Parker reports... View Article

Grand Designs Live returns to Excel London in 2022

The UK’s premier event for home building, renovation and improvement makes a welcome return to London for the first time since May 2019. Hosted by TV presenter and design guru Kevin McCloud, Grand Designs Live will run over nine days... View Article

Gainsborough relaunches with new SLIM electric shower range

British shower brand makes a mighty splash with UK bathroom market comeback New electric shower range combines high specifications with exceptional value SLIM Mono and Duo available in various power options and colours to meet all consumer needs and complement... View Article

theEDGE2.0 | minimal sightlines, maximum light

theEDGE2.0 sliding doors from IDSystems were named ‘Best Glazed Doors’ for 2021 by Build It magazine. With incredibly narrow 20mm frames between the glass and huge panels up to 3m across, theEDGE2.0 sliding doors create an almost completely uninterrupted view out as... View Article

Low energy living with VELFAC composite windows and doors

For most self-builders low energy performance is a key project goal, reducing energy bills and helping save the planet without compromising year round comfort in every room. VELFAC aluminium / timber windows and doors offer great low energy performance. U-values... View Article

Snickers Workwear Climate Control – Baselayer Underwear

Dressing for the cold is like building a house – start with a good foundation. The Snickers Workwear Baselayer clothing for professional tradesmen and women uses high-tech breathable fabrics for ventilation and body moisture transport for sustainable warmth and comfort.... View Article