The Hemp Block Company is pointing the way to a healthier and more sustainable method of construction. Many ‘green’ consumers may be unaware that buildings are responsible for around half of total ...

Q. Tell us about your solution for the trades? STAK: We’ve invented a unique new pipework hole centre laser marking alignment tool that will save tradespeople time and money. STAK: A tape measure, ...

According to public body Historic England, over a quarter of the British population live in Victorian homes, built at one of the biggest periods of economic, political and social reform driven by the ...

The annual Renovation Nation Report by the consumer spending experts at money.co.uk has found the average UK homeowner has spent £1,473 on home renovations, furnishing and DIY projects this year.

PB: Can you provide us with some insight into what the Ventus and Valetis roof terminals have been designed to achieve? Ubbink: With the increasingly stringent requirements for the energy performance ...

Dr Alex Boote, Product & Innovation Manager at ARC Building Solutions, discusses the importance of eliminating thermal bridging in housing stock. Mould and damp – a consequence of thermal bridging – ...

What’s been happening to timber? Formerly in abundance on merchants’ shelves, builders have been experiencing shortages alongside the rest of the construction sector. The Timber Trade Federation look ...

Powered either by Makita’s 18V LXT or 40VMax XGT batteries, or AC mains power, the MR014G XGT/LXT Jobsite Speaker has been built to withstand tough work environments, offering a choice of music, ...

EGGER UK, a manufacturer of chipboard-based structural flooring boards, has announced an extension to the exposure rating of its leading EGGER Protect product, from 60 to 100 days. Trusted by ...

STIEBEL ELTRON UK has launched a new innovative ventilation system range which will bolster heat recovery efficiency in homes and supply clean air throughout a building. The new VRC ventilation system ...

Mark Garrard, a Specification Manager at Brett Martin tells Professional Builder how simple modern cast iron effect rainwater systems, such as Cascade, are to install As charming as original cast iron ...

When it comes to roofing, every detail matters. The integrity of a pitched roof depends heavily on the quality of its components – and roofing battens play a critical role in ensuring durability, ...