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Greener homes, jobs and cheaper bills on the way as government launches biggest upgrade of nation’s buildings in a generation

Tuesday, 6th October 2020

Homes, schools and hospitals across England are set to be greener and cheaper to run thanks to a £3 billion plan to upgrade the nation’s buildings – the biggest in a generation Homeowners can now sign up for big savings... View Article

Meet the Team; Formica Group Supports Exciting Product Launch with New Residential Sales Team

Tuesday, 6th October 2020

It’s a positive time for change at Formica Group with the launch of our newly refreshed residential Axiom® and Prima® worktop ranges fast approaching. In order to support the launch, following on from investment in new state of the art... View Article

Dunlop CF-24 Flexible Tile Adhesive

Monday, 5th October 2020

Dunlop CF-24 Flexible Tile Adhesive is a new slow-set tile adhesive with reduced slip and extended open time for those difficult tiling jobs, or when tiling jobs in hot or humid conditions. Introduced as part of Available in Grey and... View Article

DRU launches new Virtuo series of contemporary electric fires

Monday, 5th October 2020

DRU Fires, based in The Netherlands, is a leading European manufacturer of contemporary fires and stoves in gas and wood. DRU has launched the Virtuo, a revolutionary, realistic electric fire with a unique 3D flame picture and a design and... View Article

Grand Designs magazine and Grand Designs Live to Partner with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy to Continue to Champion Green Homes

Friday, 2nd October 2020

The Grand Designs portfolio is joining forces with the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy to champion the government’s Green Homes Grant scheme to make homes more energy efficient. Homeowners and landlords across England will be to apply for... View Article

Industry expert calls for greener Green Homes Grant

Thursday, 1st October 2020

A living roof specialist is calling on the government to ‘green up’ the Green Homes Grant by extending it to include environment-friendly roof garden projects. The grant scheme, which opens for business today, is aimed at improving the energy efficiency... View Article

Snickers Workwear NEW POLARTEC® POWER STRETCH® Jackets and Fleeces – the ‘Sustainable’ Choice

Thursday, 1st October 2020

Sharp, stylish looks and market-leading recycled POLARTEC® fabric technology make these a must for the autumn on site or outdoor leisurewear. Snickers Workwear continues to lead the way with working clothes that have an ergonomic design, superb functionality and fit... View Article

Graven Hill awarded best residential development of the year

Wednesday, 30th September 2020

The UK’s largest custom and self-build development, Graven Hill, has been named the best residential development of the year by Oxfordshire property awards, Oxprop. The Bicester-based development beat off stiff competition to win the award, recognising housing developments that manage to... View Article

RTPI calls for £500m boost to England’s planning system in CSR response

Wednesday, 30th September 2020

Half a billion pounds must be injected into the England’s planning system over the next four years to ensure the government’s objectives on housing, beauty, climate, the economy and health can be achieved, according to the Royal Town Planning Institute... View Article

Jackon brings ICF innovation to UK market

Wednesday, 30th September 2020

Jackodur Atlas and Thermomur, two Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICF) systems from Jackon are set to revolutionise UK house construction in the coming years. ICF is a modern construction method, which is widely used in Europe and North America and is... View Article

Königstone’s search for a fabricator in the North West

Wednesday, 30th September 2020

Leading worktop and surface specialist, Königstone, (www.konigstone.co.uk) is seeking a new fabrication partner in the North West of UK to supplement the company’s healthy growth and expansion. This is following on from the success of Königstone’s debut presence at KBB... View Article

Sustainable Wood Material Options for Domestic Building and Design

Friday, 25th September 2020

Timber is among the most tried-and-trusted of building materials. Before humankind had worked out how to fire bricks, it was creating shelter out of wooden beams. And timber is still widely used today, both in structural elements and decorative ones.... View Article

Building a retirement houseboat in Shoreham from scratch

Thursday, 24th September 2020

Tata roofing system went up in just one day – By Southern Sheeting The Shoreham Houseboat community has been called “Britain’s wackiest street,” with more than 40 houseboats, ranging from a converted post-war German torpedo boat to a British gunboat... View Article

The Virtual Homebuilding & Renovating Autumn Show returns to people’s homes, supported by headline sponsor the Royal Institute of British Architects

Wednesday, 23rd September 2020

Following a successful virtual summer event where over 70 per cent of visitors reported having an excellent or good online experience that they considered better value for time and money than attending a live show, the Virtual Homebuilding & Renovating... View Article

ERA Protect launch – Next generation of smart home security is backed by BSI IoT Kitemark

Wednesday, 23rd September 2020

ERA, the UK’s security specialist, has launched ERA Protect, the next generation wireless smart security system and the first of its kind to attain the prestigious BSI IoT Kitemark. Bringing alarm and camera excellence, ERA Protect offers the ultimate in... View Article

Call for Government to level-up rural areas to support England’s economic recovery from COVID-19

Wednesday, 23rd September 2020

A coalition of thirteen leading rural organisations is today urging the Government to commit to more equitable funding in rural areas to support England’s economic recovery from COVID-19. The Rural Coalition has published Rebuilding Rural: Growing Back Better, setting out... View Article

How to hire a man and van in Liverpool

Tuesday, 22nd September 2020

Liverpool is a large, thriving city that is just as diverse and full of opportunities as London or Glasgow. With a population of only 500,000, this city is far less dense than other large cities of its calibre. Additionally, Liverpool’s... View Article

The quickest way to book a plumber in Bournemouth

Tuesday, 22nd September 2020

Creating a pros and cons list of every plumber in the area would be great if you have the luxury of time. Unfortunately, plumbing problems happen at the most unexpected of times, usually when you’re having a stressful week at... View Article