Preparation is one of the most crucial parts of painting and decorating, as you’ll well know. Here, Richard Palmer, Head of Trade, from Valspar Trade, explores the different innovations on the market, ...

In response to the UK government’s ambitious ‘Get Britain Building’ initiative, a new trade association has been established to represent the entirety of the UK’s masonry sector. The Masonry ...

The UNICO 3-in-1 heating, ventilation and cooling is the ideal solution to retrofit older homes that may be draughty, energy inefficient, have poor insulation and generally hold uneven temperatures ...

New TrustMark report takes view from micro and small businesses on the skills gap in the UK construction and home repair, maintenance and improvement (RMI) sectors 39,000 businesses are at risk of ...

There are some manufacturers that simply make products and then there are those that are experts in the field and, when it comes to glazing, TuffX is very much in the latter category. With more than ...

The rooflight is often one of the most scrutinised elements in any planning application involving a listed building or conservation area. For architects, this makes the distinction between ...

In response to the UK government’s ambitious ‘Get Britain Building’ initiative, a new trade association h ... In response to the UK government’s ambitious ‘Get Britain Building’ initiative, a new ...

Plumb: This refers to the vertical alignment of the window. A window is “plumb” when its sides are perfectly vertical, meaning the frame is not leaning to one side or the other. To check for plumbness ...

With push-fit technology being more widely adopted by installers, Richard Bateman, Product Marketing Manager at RWC, explores three products and their ability to simplify installation. Every time we ...

Building products manufacturer Forterra continues to sponsor the London Apprenticeship Challenge, hosted this year at Oaklands College in Hertfordshire. As one of Forterra’s construction hubs, ...

Roger Morton, Director of Business Change, NHBC comments: “We welcome the Government’s commitment to the housebuilding sector, with its landmark £600 million investment which is set to help tackle ...

Light - whether it be natural or artificial - can dramatically affect how a paint colour appears and ther ... Light - whether it be natural or artificial - can dramatically affect how a paint colour ...