HOMES UK 2026 | 25-26 November 2026 | Excel London For housing professionals responsible for maintaining, improving and future-proofing homes, HOMES UK 2026 brings together the people, policies and practical solutions shaping the sector. Across six dedicated content theatres, explore the challenges... View Article

The Rationel brand is being wound down in the UK, but the established window and door systems familiar to housebuilders and developers remain available as part of the VELFAC product range. Rationel Aura and Auraplus are now VELFAC Ribo, while... View Article

Every square metre of a building must not only be justified but also used to its fullest extent. Over the past few years, the expectations for roofs have transitioned from merely providing protection against the elements to providing a way... View Article

Askern’s last bathhouse may have disappeared in the 1960s, yet the South Yorkshire town still carries the quiet serenity of a historic spa resort, surrounded by lakes, woodland and open water that make it an appealing place for people to... View Article

How SPECTRSOLUTIONS LTD uses HIMACS, specified through James Latham, to deliver premium retail kiosks inside Westfield, Battersea Power Station and other landmark UK shopping destinations. A shopping kiosk has nowhere to hide. Standing in the middle of the mall, surrounded... View Article

Heat pumps are becoming an increasingly popular way to heat homes, but understanding how they work, how to get the best from them and what to do when something seems wrong can still feel overwhelming. Energy Donkey is a platform... View Article

High-quality paint, in technologically advanced formulas, expertly designed for a long-lasting flawless finish. From Class 1 scrub-rated MAX+ Walls & Ceilings paint to the highly rated Interior Wood & Metal (now available in all Lick colours). Visit www.screwfix.com for more... View Article

Specifying grout can feel a bit like Hobson’s choice with a limited range of colours available, especially when specifying for environments where performance is critical such as leisure facilities and food-production areas. 50 contemporary colours This doesn’t have to be... View Article

Fibre cement cladding could be viewed as a fairly homogenous building material. This versatile and durable building material is made of Porland cement, cellulose, sand, synthetic fibres and water, allowing for strong and high-performance cladding. But there are vital variations... View Article

A new mid-range glass rooflight designed to bridge the gap between plastic domes and premium glass. The VELUX Standard glass rooflight is built for the middle of the market. Suited to residential renovations, extensions, public buildings and spaces where premium... View Article

Take our FREE 2-minute MYRO Repairs & Compliance Health Check. START HEALTH CHECK It’s Not Just About Managing Repairs. It’s About Proving You Managed Them Properly. A repair is reported. A contractor is instructed. Emails are exchanged. Photos are sent.... View Article

Extending a period home is rarely simple. If the project is inside a conservation area the goalposts shift again, because every choice about space, light and layout has to answer to the character of the street around it. This is... View Article

Every building begins as a set of decisions made long before anyone picks up a tool. Where a walkway sits, how a roof is reached for maintenance, whether a service riser can be accessed safely once the building is occupied.... View Article

New research from the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) and their Fire Door Alliance scheme found that 27% of the professionals who specify, install and maintain fire doors cite uncertainty over the data needed to evidence performance as a barrier to... View Article

Occupiers of commercial buildings, their owners and/or facilities managers are being urged to give automated entrances an autumn health check ahead of darker mornings/nights and cooler, wetter months. The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) says seasonal changes provide a timely... View Article

On the Isle of Islay, a 12-room boutique hotel underwent a major refurbishment and used 200 years of distillery heritage as a core element of the interior design and one of the key partners in this project was the sculptural... View Article

C-TEC’s fire and lockdown systems protecting community special school A powerful network of C-TEC’s ZFP CAST fire alarm and lockdown alert systems is protecting a school in Wigan. Situated in a residential area of Ashton-in-Makerfield. Willow Grove Primary is a... View Article

The Pendock Profiles range of specialist pipe boxing and casing solutions is one of the most comprehensive available, and is already a common feature in countless projects across the UK including heating system refurbishment, boiler upgrades and retrofit fire sprinkler system installation.... View Article

Schlüter-Systems is proud to be part of the newly opened Multiplex Centre for Excellence in Woolwich, London – a pioneering facility designed to elevate standards for Multiplex, their clients, and sub-contractors through hands-on technical training, collaboration and quality assurance. Opened... View Article

A new podcast aimed at self-builders, aspiring homeowners and anyone fascinated by the reality of building their own home launches in October 2026.  The Self Build Sessions, hosted by Jay Hubbard, Managing Director, and Matt Higgs, Commercial Director of English... View Article