Published in February 2025, the Construction Products Reform green paper set a clear direction for travel in the construction products sector, acknowledging the role of product information. In light of the paper’s support for the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI),  Keira Proctor, Managing Director  at  Proctor Group , talks about the company’s experience of undergoing assessment.    By now, the idea behind the CCPI should require little introduction. The Code w

With the introduction of the Building Safety Act and gateway approval system, the notion of swapping out specified products has almost entirely been phased out. James Moore, National Sales Manager for Hardie Panel from James Hardie considers the importance of making the right decisions at the specification stage.     The Building Safety Act and subsequent gateway approval system has reshaped the landscape of building design, construction and compliance. Across new and existin

Ross Hartshorn, Sheerline’s Technical Production Director, looks back over the past five years of the aluminium industry and considers how the sector has changed.     Sheerline is a premium aluminium systems house. Based at a single manufacturing site in Derbyshire, we undertake everything from aluminium extrusion to powder-coating and logistics in-house. Our vision was to build a highly vertically integrated sustainable UK manufacturing business, with Sheerline offering solu

AliDeck explores how the Building Safety Regulator is reshaping the way construction projects are planned, designed and delivered, especially when it comes to balconies.     Balconies are under greater scrutiny than ever before. Following the introduction of the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), every component now requires evidence of safety, performance, and long-term durability. While these regulations have raised expectations across the industry, they don’t have to slow pr

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The Home Builders Federation (HBF) has launched the latest iteration of its Home Building Sector Skills Plan. This updated strategy sets...

Roofing manufacturer BMI UK & Ireland has crowned its 2025 BMI Apprentice of the Year winners, with Marcus Conlan taking the top spot in...

SFA Saniflo UK will exhibit at  Screwfix Live 2025 , taking place at Farnborough International Exhibition Centre from 26–28 September. ...

elementalLONDON, a new exhibition aimed at specifiers, is coming to ExCel London in November. Here, Specify & Build talks to Event...

Registration for the World Plumbing Conference 2026 is now open.   The event, which takes place alongside InstallerSHOW, will welcome...

A new marketing agency has launched in Lancashire, and it’s not just another agency. Marketing Dept. , founded by industry expert Cassie...

... Altecnic Ltd, the UK’s leading supplier of hydronic solutions and part of the Caleffi Group, have been awarded the prestigious RoSPA...

Roofing manufacturer BMI UK & Ireland has crowned its 2025 BMI Apprentice of the Year winners, with Marcus Conlan taking the top spot in...