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Daikin UK launches Sky Air Summer special
Daikin UK is giving registered ProShop customers 10% extra off Sky Air units, grilles and controllers throughout June, as part of a three-week trade promotion running from 1 to 21 June 2026. The discount applies to orders placed through ProShop using the code SUMMER10 at checkout. It stacks on top of existing ProShop discounts, so eligible customers will see the saving applied in addition to their standard pricing. The promotion covers Daikin Sky Air outdoor and indoor units,
8 hours ago


Barbara Massie joins A. Proctor Group
A. Proctor Group is delighted to announce that a new Commercial Director will be joining the Proctor Group, marking another important step in the company’s continued growth across the construction and building materials sectors. Barbara Massie brings a wealth of experience, a strong commercial skillset, and a proven track record of driving growth. She will work closely with the Board to deliver sustainable commercial growth, strengthen customer and supply chain relationships,
2 days ago


Clement manufactures intricately shaped head steel windows for historic school
Clement Windows Group recently manufactured replacement steel windows with intricately shaped heads for Welford & Wickham CE (VA) Primary School in Berkshire. The school, which is for children aged 4-11 years old, is located between Newbury and Hungerford. Built in 1857, the school is not listed, but it is historically significant and any alterations need to be in keeping with the original aesthetics of the building. The project was overseen by the Diocese of Oxford and requ
2 days ago


Vent-Axia welcomes the Future Homes Standard
Ventilation manufacturer, Vent-Axia. has welcomed the Future Homes Standard, alongside the publication of new Approved Document Part F (Means of Ventilation) of the Building Regulations, and Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Power), as “a significant step on the road to Net Zero.” The Future Homes Standard is expected to deliver homes that produce 75-80% fewer carbon emissions compared to 2013 standards, representing a major shift in how new homes are built. However, as build
2 days ago


Mykor secures £4 million to scale low-carbon construction systems grown from industrial waste
Mykor secures £4 million to scale low-carbon construction systems grown from industrial waste
3 days ago


Stainless steel substructures unlock the potential for sustainability
The design and materials used in rainscreen facades can make a real difference to achieving thermal performance targets. Gary Robson, Business Development Manager at EJOT UK, explains why. Rear ventilated facades, aka rainscreen facades, have become a popular choice for external walling in all types of buildings, both newbuild and refurbishment. This is largely because they enable many of today’s most important design goals to be achieved in a single system, while offering ef
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Future Homes Standard CPD helps specifiers navigate window-by-window compliance
Deceuninck has launched a new CPD for architects and specifiers to explain the practical impact of the Future Homes Standard on window and door specification. While the headline u-value requirement for new build windows remains unchanged at 1.2W/m²K, the methodology used to assess compliance has shifted significantly. Instead of relying on a standard model window, performance is now assessed against the exact size and configuration of each individual window supplied. That
May 8


Pyroguard protects French Goodlife project
Pyroguard, the world’s leading independent provider of fire safety glass, has been specified as part of the transformation of the former corporate office headquarters of telecommunications company Canal+ into an ambitious mixed-use development in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France. Originally constructed in 2002, the 28,000 m² l’Eiffel building comprises eight superstructure levels and five basement levels. Its reinvention required far more than a conventional refurbishment; it de
Mar 10


Makita's new framing nailers are driven to perform
Makita has expanded its professional cordless range with the introduction of the brushless and high performance BN001GZ and BN002GZ Framing Nailers. Built on Makita’s advanced XGT ® 40VMax platform, the models combine power, precision and reliability to deliver quality results no matter what the task is at hand. The new framing nailers deliver powerful performance combined with the freedom and efficiency required on construction sites. Both offer a true pneumatic feel due
Mar 8


New fastener lengths simplify deeper soffit liner installation
New fastener lengths in EJOT’s DDS-Z range, exclusively available in the UK, are enabling much deeper levels of soffit insulation to be installed easily and efficiently thanks to the screw’s ability to anchor effectively into concrete with an embedment of just 25mm. Existing DDS-Z fasteners in lengths including 275mm, 300mm, 325mm and 350mm are already proving popular with installers tasked with meeting higher thermal performance and fire resistance objectives in projects suc
Feb 9


SmokeGo offers complete smoke control made simple
Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has introduced SmokeGo, a smoke control panel designed to offer complete and active smoke management through the fire system, without the complexity. Developed to give specifiers, installers, and end-users a smarter, more intuitive way to achieve smoke control in a range of buildings, it is designed to make smoke control simpler, faster and fully compliant. From dedicated to non-dedicated smoke control systems, SmokeGo makes c
Feb 9


Turning waste into warmth
W.Howard’s new subsidiary, Pillo, is transforming how the industry thinks about waste MDF by recovering and reusing wood fibres to create a natural, UK-manufactured wood-fibre insulation. For decades, MDF has been one of the few timber-based materials that could not be recycled. Instead it often went to landfill or incineration, creating a gap in the timber sector’s otherwise strong recycling story. That is about to change with the arrival of W.Howard Pillo – a natural, UK ma
Feb 6



Hunters help deliver transformation at Walworth Town Hall
Walworth Town Hall has undergone a landmark transformation, emerging as a vibrant new workspace and community hub more than a decade after a devastating fire left the Grade II‑listed building severely damaged and placed on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk register. Led by architects Feix & Merlin, in collaboration with developer General Projects and Southwark Council, the refurbishment represents a major achievement in heritage‑led regeneration, combining sensitive restora
May 21


Daikin research suggests homeowners "spending more" on homes
People are spending more money on their homes than ever before – as they sacrifice other 'luxuries' like eating out and new cars. A poll of 2,000 homeowners found that, despite concerns around the economy, average spending has increased to £3,140 per year on home improvements – up from £2,870 in 2024. And nearly a third (30 per cent) plan to spend more again on home improvements in 2026 than they did last year, with homeowners sacrificing holiday plans (24 per cent) and buyin
May 7


Future role of gas? The Rinnai survey says...
Rinnai marketeer, Beckie Lam, presents the results of a representational survey of HVAC industry consultants & contractors on the subject of “The Future Role of Gas in UK Heating and Hot Water.” From this survey are findings on current confidence - or lack off – on the role of Natural Gas regarding future technologies and practises. For free policy, opinion pieces, and more sign up for the free Rinnai newsletter today - https://www.rinnai-uk.co.uk/contact-us/newsletter-sign
Mar 31
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Hunters help deliver transformation at Walworth Town Hall
Walworth Town Hall has undergone a landmark transformation, emerging as a vibrant new workspace and community hub more than a decade after a devastating fire left the Grade II‑listed building severely damaged and placed on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk register. Led by architects Feix & Merlin, in collaboration with developer General Projects and Southwark Council, the refurbishment represents a major achievement in heritage‑led regeneration, combining sensitive restora
May 21


Daikin research suggests homeowners "spending more" on homes
People are spending more money on their homes than ever before – as they sacrifice other 'luxuries' like eating out and new cars. A poll of 2,000 homeowners found that, despite concerns around the economy, average spending has increased to £3,140 per year on home improvements – up from £2,870 in 2024. And nearly a third (30 per cent) plan to spend more again on home improvements in 2026 than they did last year, with homeowners sacrificing holiday plans (24 per cent) and buyin
May 7


Future role of gas? The Rinnai survey says...
Rinnai marketeer, Beckie Lam, presents the results of a representational survey of HVAC industry consultants & contractors on the subject of “The Future Role of Gas in UK Heating and Hot Water.” From this survey are findings on current confidence - or lack off – on the role of Natural Gas regarding future technologies and practises. For free policy, opinion pieces, and more sign up for the free Rinnai newsletter today - https://www.rinnai-uk.co.uk/contact-us/newsletter-sign
Mar 31
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