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Ecological Building Systems will bring together a Passivhaus expert, a timber construction pioneer and a world famous tourist attraction this November when the company takes its Perfect Airtight Seal Seminar Tour to Belfast’s Titanic venue. Combining a celebration of the city’s shipbuilding heritage with its pioneering approach to creating a …

Burdened by stress and a lack of time, Brits now more than ever crave convenience and speed in various aspects of their lives. One area where this is particularly true, is within their home environment. Individuals are therefore gradually adopting smart home technology which they can remotely control through their …

Ibstock Brick has invested £7.6 million at the home of its Stafford Slate Blue brick – a move which will boost production by up to 8 million bricks a year. Lodge Lane in Cannock opened in 1991. The investment project, which included a new kiln, started in January 2017 with …

Leading bathroom specialist Roper Rhodes has joined forces with international KBB software specialist Compusoft and made its complete portfolio of products available on the user-friendly Innoplus bathroom planning tool. The Bath-based company’s premium modular and fitted bathroom furniture, sanitaryware, brassware, accessories, mirrors and cabinets are already available on both Virtual …

2018 sees a great new design for Norbord’s website which looks at the world of panel products and makes it even easier to select the right product for the job in hand. The established Norbord brands – SterlingOSB Zero, CaberWood MDF, CaberBoard and ContiBoard – are highlighted with bold colours …

The UK construction market was higher in July 2018 than in June, showing the fastest increase in residential work for just over two-and-a-half years. That’s according to the latest seasonally adjusted IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index® (PMI®). New business was up, which increased employment levels and confidence, and, …

Following a scrupulous judging panel and public vote, the ‘Apprentice of the Month’ awards has announced its first monthly winner. Lauren Winter, an apprentice at Coventry College studying Level 2 Plumbing and Heating, was announced as the ‘Apprentice of the Month’ winner for July via the awards social media channels. Lauren …

Construction activity significantly picked up in the second quarter of 2018 as the industry began its catch-up of work lost due to delays related to the Carillion collapse and severe weather conditions in the early part of the year. That’s according to the Construction Products Association’s latest Construction Trade Survey for …

Pump people Wilo UK have extended their sponsorship of Burton Albion FC. Having been tunnel sponsors the Pirelli Stadium in Burton-upon-Trent last year, the company’s logo will now also appear on the back of the team – known as ‘the Brewers’ – home and away shirts. Fleur Robinson, Burton Albion …

South West independent builders merchant Bradfords Building Supplies has bought Archmartin Ltd, which trades as Solo Building Supplies. Operating from one site in Penzance, South West Cornwall, the acquisition of Solo Building Supplies improves Bradfords’ branch coverage in the area and provides a great opportunity to serve other nearby towns. …