Designer Contracts expands its procurement reach

Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, has been named as an approved supplier on the University of Essex Flooring Supplies and Services Framework. It has also renewed its position as a preferred supplier with the established Procurement for Housing... View Article

Introducing the New Name for a Havwoods Classic

As leading timber surface specialist, Havwoods, celebrates 50 years of design-led excellence across the world, the brand has marked this important milestone in true Havwoods fashion. To commemorate the occasion, the brand is honouring one of its most popular products... View Article

Schluter®-DITRA still delivering for the flooring industry

Originally launched by Schlüter®-Systems nearly 40 years ago, the DITRA uncoupling membrane revolutionised the flooring industry by offering functions such as load distribution, vapour management and reliable waterproofing. Over time, these practical benefits have been developed further, creating a key family of products... View Article

Government announces £15 billion Warm Homes Plan

The Government announced on Tuesday 20 January, details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan, a £15bn programme designed to support households with solar panels, heat pumps, and insulation, helping to lower energy bills and decarbonise homes across the UK. The... View Article

Government announces £15 billion Warm Homes Plan

The Government announced on Tuesday 20 January, details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan, a £15bn programme designed to support households with solar panels, heat pumps, and insulation, helping to lower energy bills and decarbonise homes across the UK. The... View Article

The unifying power of SterlingOSB Zero

As the annual SterlingOSB Zero/RIBAJ competition celebrated its 10th anniversary, the 2025 competition entitled Powers of Ten, challenged architects to explore the principles of scale. Entrants were unrestricted by building standards and were free to play with the concept of... View Article

UK BTR investment hits £4.7bn in 2025

Global property consultancy Knight Frank has released its Q4 2025 UK Build to Rent Market Update, revealing a landmark shift in the sector: Single Family Housing (SFH) accounted for 55% of total annual investment, surpassing Multifamily (MFH) for the first... View Article

TDBL nonut® follows Golden Thread for BSA Compliance

As illustrated by a recent commercial office project, cladding specialists are increasingly turning to SFS Group Fastening Technology’s innovative TDBL- nonut® fastener to ensure their installed systems achieve the objectives of the Building Safety Act, while at the same time,... View Article