British Ceramic Tile lays foundations for new housebuild division
British Ceramic Tile has launched Aspire, a new brand which brings the company's diverse product portfolio together into one offering, providing housebuilders with their most comprehensive collection of wall and floor tiles to date, the company says.
Brick Awards 2014 shortlist revealed
The Brick Development Association (BDA) has announced the shortlist for the 2014 Brick Awards, one of the top design and construction awards in the country, it says.
Gleeson Homes signs up to Secured by Design scheme
Gleeson Homes says that it is the first developer to sign up for Secured by Design’s new National House Type Approval Award scheme.
Catnic comes up trumps
Seven Acres is a 130-home development by Homes by Skanska at Trumpington in Cambridge.
Making the sustainable case for Recycore technology
To meet the growing customer demand for more sustainable solutions and greener products, UK manufacturer and supplier of plumbing, rainwater and drainage systems Wavin, has invested a further GBP 1.1 million in its Recycore Technology, a process that the company claims has been developed to reduce the use of virgin materials by using at least 50% recycled content.
Portable Offices launches new eco unit
Modular buildings provider Portable Offices has launched what it says is a new ecofriendly portable unit, "ideal" for sales and marketing suites on new build sites.
Mumford and Wood's casement windows decorate new build
Design and build property specialist EAB Homes and Developments (EAB), has specified leaded light Oak casement windows and French and bi-fold doors for a new residence in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire.
Stormdry keeps water out and energy bills down
Delivering two benefits in one product, Safeguard Europe's Stormdry Masonry Protection Cream from Safeguard Europe allegedly stops rain penetrating external walls, and boosts their thermal efficiency.
New range guide from Premdor
The new 164-page Premdor Range Guide for 2014/2015 is now available and is already being regarded by the trade as "the biggest and best ever," Premdor claims.
Kawneer helps the Halo reach dizzy heights
A mixture of modular and traditional curtain walling from architectural aluminium systems supplier Kawneer features on reportedly one of the tallest residential buildings in London.
