The present lockdown and its associated lifting to enable a recovery phase is reflected in an increased need for stainless steel hardware such as the ex-stock locks, handles, hinges and swinghandles from EMKA. These are required for new and upgrade… Continue Reading →

Work Radar, a new platform connecting individual tradespeople, micro businesses and social enterprises with leading contractors, has launched today. The service will help thousands of construction workers find local work and supports the government’s plan to progress shovel-ready projects in… Continue Reading →

Staffordshire-based handrail and balustrade specialists SMART Balustrades is celebrating reaching three years in business and a strong pipeline of work – despite the current economic climate. Set up by brothers David and Jonathan Hough in 2017, the family business specialises… Continue Reading →

By Oliver Baker, CEO at Ambion Heating The government’s Green Homes Grant – a £3bn funding package to help improve the energy efficiency of public buildings and homes – was billed as the first ‘down payment’ on a wider post-Covid… Continue Reading →

Whether it’s a car park, commercial building, block of flats or an office complex, the changing urban landscape and tighter planning restrictions require architects to get more creative with the look of their projects while satisfying environmental standards. The exterior… Continue Reading →

A consortium of North East organisations renowned for driving transformation in the global construction market have been shortlisted for the chance to secure up to £50million to boost the region’s economy. Led by Northumbria University, Newcastle, the International Centre for… Continue Reading →

Covers Timber & Builders Merchants has been named Timber Merchant of the Year at the third annual BMJ Industry Awards 2020. Organised by the Builders Merchants Journal, the awards aim to celebrate the UK merchanting industry and highlight the businesses,… Continue Reading →

Clarification has finally been achieved on the Government’s Green Homes Grant Scheme today – providing the green light for the window and door market to get back moving again. Government has confirmed that ‘primary’ measures for the grant will include… Continue Reading →