As part of its investment plan to continually improve its branch network, SIG Roofing has opened a branch in New Southgate, North London, located in Brunswick Green Park Industrial Estate, N11 1JL. The branch, which was opened on the 13 th October, offers its customers a convenient location just off the A406, a fully stocked warehouse, and an experienced support team.   John Loeber is the appointed manager of the new branch, and will be supported by a team of four, Zee Mirza

Can our electricity grids handle the heat - and can governments need to accommodate growing demand without infringing upon NetZero ambitions? Rinnai Managing Director Tony Gittings looks at the accelerated increases in demand for cooling technology due to global warming. RINNAI APPLIED IS AT THE ELEMENTAL SHOW LONDON EXCEL NOVEMBER 19/20 TH  2025 A requirement for properties to be cooled during summer months is becoming ever more sought after by both international and UK cust

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

Jon Knaggs, Technical Manager for Industrial Light Weight Construction at EJOT UK, explains how the company’s testing and development expertise was instrumental in developing the roofing fastener specification for a new glulam-structure civic building in Aberdeenshire.     As sustainable building designs become more ambitious and combine materials in novel ways, it is crucial for specifiers, contractors and developers to have assurance that the proposed fastener and fixing ap

AccuRoof has supported the specification of pitched roofs for a rural development comprising four new barn-style properties in the East Midlands. Specify & Build reports.      This new quiet rural development is situated in Bisbrooke, a village and civil parish in the county of Rutland in the East Midlands. Located two miles east of Uppingham, and south of the main A47 highway, which gives easy access running from Leicester to Peterborough.    Four new homes have been created

How Acorn Timber Engineering transformed a Grade II-listed industrial landmark into contemporary apartments, balancing heritage preservation with modern performance.     The Engine House, part of the Linotype Works in Broadheath, was built in 1897 to house specialist typesetting machinery. Once the heart of a thriving industrial hub, it stood as a testament to late Victorian engineering. By 2021, the building faced demolition, with structural decline and redevelopment pressur

As the company celebrates its 40 th  anniversary, ICB Waterproofing looks back at how roofing trends, challenges and good practice have evolved.     In 1985, the UK’s construction landscape looked very different. Flat roofs were often specified with performance in mind, but sustainability wasn’t yet part of the conversation. Four decades later, environmental impact, whole-life cost, and regulatory compliance have become core considerations – and companies like ICB Waterproofi

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

Tony Ruth, Regional Sales Manager at the A.Proctor Group, looks at how Ireland’s biggest developer is tackling the challenge of increasing the percentage of houses that meet the Passivhaus standard.     The UK Passivhaus Trust has set its sights on 10% of all new housing achieving the standard in 10 years’ time, compared to the current figure of 1%. High energy bills are being credited with increasing uptake of the standard recently, but are lawmakers and developers ready to

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

Metal Technology has developed a range of systems to meet the need for Passivhaus-compliant education buildings built with a robust, Fabric First approach.     The building sector accounts for 35% of global energy consumption, with the operational stage, particularly heating and cooling, being the largest contributor to carbon emissions. As the UK works to reduce its environmental impact, demand is rising for education buildings designed to the Passivhaus standard.     With e

Howells Patent Glazing has supplied five bespoke rooflights for the new University of Gloucester City Campus. Specify & Build reports.     City Campus is a vibrant new hub in the heart of Gloucester. The former Debenhams site has been transformed into a centre for teaching, learning and community services. Howells Patent Glazing was tasked with supplying five bespoke rooflights and two areas of mono pitch glazing for this iconic building.      University of Gloucestershire pu

Leading national contractor Novus Property Solutions, has confirmed its Public Services and Commercial team’s attendance at several key industry events this autumn, including AUDE, Education Estates and Healthcare Estates.    Novus’ dedicated Public Services and Commercial (PS&C) division recently welcomed visitors to its exhibitor stand at The Association of University Directors of Estates (AUDE) Showcase 2025 on 1 st  and 2 nd  September. A key recurring theme from the even

Genuit Group plc has announced the acquisition of Davidson Holdings, a portfolio of leading UK-based plumbing and water efficiency brands. The transaction brings Cistermiser, Keraflo, Salamander Pumps and Talon into Genuit’s Sustainable Building Solutions (SBS) business unit.   Davidson Holdings operates from three UK manufacturing sites, Sunderland, Reading and Gillingham, and supplies a wide range of products, technologies and components for the residential and commercial s

Sameer Sawant, Director of leading solid surface manufacturer and supplier, Velstone , looks at the hotel construction sector post-Covid, and how growing momentum is reshaping solid surface specification. When Covid-19 brought the world to a standstill, the hotel construction sector was hit hard. Projects froze, funding dried up, and the future of new hotel builds suddenly seemed uncertain. Fast forward to today, and things are finally moving again with promising signs of a s