A nationally renowned flooring specialist is using Marmox Multiboards as part of a high-specification installation covering much of the 13th floor of Moor House, an architecturally striking office building located on the capital’s historic London Wall. Epping-based OSF is a family-run business serving clients from the commercial, residential and other sectors across the UK. In this case, a team from its 40-strong workforce is undertaking a contract to a challenging timetable,

Welborne in Hampshire is a new generation sustainable garden village delivering 6,000 homes designed to blend traditional architectural character with high-performing houses built for the future. As part of the project, Roseview Windows was selected as the fabricator to supply REHAU’s Heritage vertical slider windows, for both domestic and commercial properties throughout Welborne. A perfect match for the architectural vision With its focus on creating an authentic heritage a

Vent-Axia has delivered high-performance ventilation across Centre Court, Olympian’s purpose-built student accommodation development on Alfreton Road, Nottingham. The site consists of three buildings: The Alfreton Building, The Spine Building and The High Hurst Building. Built on the former Forest Mill site, which stood derelict for over a decade, the £120m scheme comprises 790 student beds and 19 affordable homes, supporting the regeneration of the area and meeting increasin

Ross Rigby, UK Commercial Manager at SIAMP, reveals how even small specification decisions can have a significant impact on water saving and sustainability. When we talk about water efficiency in the built environment, it is easy to focus on sustainability targets, environmental standards and whole building performance. But some of the most meaningful savings can come from smaller decisions made at the specification stage. A toilet flush may seem minor, but across a hotel,

Daniel Boulton, Sales & Procurement Director at Clearwater Products, explains how ceramic sinks bring character to newbuilds. In newbuild housing, the most successful kitchen specifications combine buyer appeal with long-term practicality. Every element has to earn its place, not only in terms of how it looks on handover, but how it performs once the homeowner moves in. The sink is a perfect example. Used every day, highly visible and central to the way the kitchen functions,

Ben Bryden, Sales & Marketing Director at RAK Ceramics, reveals the role luxury bathrooms play in influencing housebuyers. When it comes to influencing residential purchasing decisions, the bathroom plays a pivotal role. It is a space where quality, comfort and attention to detail are immediately apparent, and where specification choices can significantly influence how a property is perceived. Buyers increasingly expect bathrooms to feel considered, cohesive and luxurious, wi

There’s no doubt that for many brands in the plumbing, bathroom and kitchen sectors, the Installer Show has been one of the key events of the past few years. And that is certainly the case for Saniflo. With 40,000 plus visitors over 3 days in 2025 – and more anticipated this year - it provides a perfect showcase to a highly relevant and engaged audience. As such, the company is pleased to confirm its presence for the 2026 event. Saniflo will be located on stand 4F22 right i

Following three years of trading in the UK, bathroom manufacturer, SONAS Bathrooms , has reinforced its commitment to the UK market with the opening of a distribution centre based in Redditch, West Midlands scheduled for August 2026. The new facility will support SONAS’ growing UK customer base, which has expanded since the company entered the market in 2023, bringing its products closer than ever. This bricks-and-mortar investment represents the next phase in SONAS’ str

SONAS Bathrooms , Ireland’s leading bathroom manufacturer, debuted two new collections – The Living Collection and The Reed Collection – for the first time in the UK, as the company returned to KBB Birmingham for a second year. SONAS’ return to the show marked another step of the brand’s expansion in the UK, showcasing new ranges that are designed to support retailers with coordinated, display-ready bathroom solutions that combine strong design with practical consideration

Award -winning kitchen design studio, Et Lorem , partners with British designers and curators of bespoke hardware, Hendel & Hendel , to host a co-branded ‘Lunch and Learn’ at Hendel & Hendel’s new London Experience Studio on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 12–2pm. Providing the perfect setting to cultivate innovation and explore new avenues of creativity, both brands have come together and invited the design elite to explore the latest collections by Hendel & Hendel, and how they

Tradie influencers could play an increasingly important role in inspiring the next generation of construction workers, according to new research from Barratt Redrow . More than half (58%) of Gen Z are now watching trade, DIY and building content on social media, highlighting the growing visibility of skilled careers online. To better understand this trend, Barratt Redrow surveyed 2,000 young people aged 13–28 about their attitudes toward apprenticeships, university and caree

Rotpunkt , leading manufacturer of climate friendly German fitted furniture continues to make a difference to UK retailers having won ‘Best Kitchen Stand over 30m2’ at Kbb Birmingham, following the debut of its brand-new 2026 Collection that serves every room in the home. Introducing a cross-programme of new furniture concepts, materials, and décors, Rotpunkt showcased two hero kitchen displays that celebrated the key characteristics of Scandinavian design, alongside a fu

Over the last few years, cohesion has become increasingly important to bathroom design. Homeowners are looking for ways to create a harmonious and unified look, where every element complements the overall design. It’s about creating balanced, thoughtful designs that meet the aesthetic and functional requirements of homeowners through intentional specification. Choosing complementary colours and materials is key, as is recognising the role that each component, from baths to ac

Triton Showers will continue to sell its leading range of DuElec® electric showers in the UK and Ireland, following its victory in the Court of Appeal in a long-running patent infringement action brought by Kohler Mira. In its judgment dated 22 December 2025, the Court of Appeal unanimously overturned the lower court’s findings of both validity and infringement of the patent in question, which concerned Triton’s range of dual outlet electric showers. This follows an initial

Marmox wound up its 25 th anniversary year with a strong showing at London Build Expo (19-20 th November), where the manufacturer’s original launch product proved its continuing relevance to the bathroom, wetroom and other sectors of the construction market, drawing interest from many amongst the thousands of attendees within the majestic setting of Olympia. While the coated XPS board, available in a wide range of thicknesses, continues to find applications as a tilebacker