Sika is delighted to announce it has been shortlisted for the Quality Team of the Year Award at the International Quality Awards which is due to take place on 23rd June 2022.   Spanning eight major categories and now in… Continue Reading →

PROGRESSIVE work led by Essex County Council has completed at secondary schools in Brightlingsea and Clacton-on-Sea, creating buildings designed to tackle climate change while providing space for hundreds of extra pupils to learn and exercise. These schools feed into the… Continue Reading →

Work is underway to turn 77 council homes in Radford to super green and energy efficient properties. The 28 bungalows and 49 houses on five streets are benefitting from improvement works that will increase energy efficiency and reduce heating and… Continue Reading →

Smartroof, UK manufacturer of panelised roofing systems, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, a key milestone for a company that has revolutionised room-in-roof construction in the housing sector with its innovative panel system that can be installed in hours,… Continue Reading →

The National Trust and the Hamish Ogston Foundation have announced a new partnership programme that will train apprentices in key heritage skills.   An ageing workforce and lack of training opportunities has led to a sharp decline in the traditional building… Continue Reading →

Final pre-commencement approvals have been given to restore Folkestone’s historic Leas Pavilion as part of a stunning residential development overlooking the town’s seafront. With all pre-commencement approvals now in place, work to return the Grade II-listed building to its former… Continue Reading →

The versatile W40 window profiles, specifically developed by the Steel Window Association (SWA) for its members, are a stylish and modern solution that suit both new-build and refurbishment applications. While the classic W20 section continues to be preferred by conservationists… Continue Reading →

The thermal regulations for façade products will change from June 15th 2022, with U-value requirements and Window Energy Ratings being upgraded as part of the new Approved Document L. The changes are detailed on the Government website, and everyone within… Continue Reading →