Plasterboards provide sound solutions
Good acoustic separation plays a key role in improving the quality of living and working environments, as well as the wellbeing of occupants, according to the Gypsum Products Development Association (GPDA).
Spiral Cellars launches kit packages for housebuilders
Wine storage specialist Spiral Cellars has launched a range of kit packages specifically for housebuilders and property developers. The kits are an easy-to-construct option that adds not only a "unique" feature to a scheme, but space for an impressive wine collection and larder-type foods, Spiral Cellars claims.
LightwaveRF brings Smartphone temperature control
Wireless home automation specialist LightwaveRF has announced a new element to its Connect family of wireless “Smart Home” products, enabling accurate monitoring and control of domestic heating systems using a Smartphone, Tablet or PC, it says.
New facing brick from Tobermore
Tobermore is offering two facing brick ranges, Lansdowne and Kingston. As the construction industry returns to growth, clay facing brick manufacturers are struggling to satisfy the demand from housebuilders, while Lansdowne and Kingston are readily available, the paving and walling manufacturer claims.
The Premium door collection from Premdor
When Premdor discovered a new market opportunity for a range of high quality internal and external doors, the company's research, development and design team created the Premium Door Collection.
Making the most of the "smallest" room
On average, Britons have the smallest bathrooms in Europe and with more firsttime "starter" homes and flats being built with tight bathroom space, this trend will only continue, according to plumbing manufacturer Multikwik. That is why, it says, when designing bathrooms, saving space and creating an illusion of spaciousness is key to architects and installers.
Knauf boosts airless readymix plaster range
In response to market demand and the growing popularity of piston pump spray machines, Knauf is introducing an enhanced range of Airless Readymix Plasters that offer an extremely efficient alternative to traditional plasters for finishing walls and ceilings, Knauff claims.
Grand finale to 22nd UK construction industry Golf Classic
The Golf Classic 2014 finished with a closely fought final at the Marriott Forest of Arden Hotel and Country Club on October 3, according to the Golf Classic, the construction industry's golf tournament. The finalists and sponsors played the 10,000 acre Championship Course, followed by a gala dinner, prize presentation and overnight stay.
PIV for new build
Heat recovery is a popular option when it comes to ventilation for new build but it is not always the most affordable one especially if you have a tight budget, according to Envirovent.
Cut heating and hot water costs with Danfoss
Danfoss has launched a new electronic 3-Channel Programmer offering independent control of domestic heating and hot water consumption for optimum energy savings. Easy to install and to operate, the FP735Si Programmer allows users to set separate timings for two heating zones and the hot water supply in their home, the company explains.
