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Encasement's simple solution to conceal fire sprinkler...

Where fire sprinkler systems are being installed or retro-fitted in tower blocks &...

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NFB backs calls for a united supply chain

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has highlighted three practical steps that...

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Building the dream home with Black Millwork 

Black Millwork has supplied a range of its products, as well as Andersen windows and...

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British Gypsum improves the interior of a Passivhaus...

A variety of British Gypsum’s Thistle Plasters have been utilised to their full...

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Lessons to be learned from the collapse of Carillion

The UK must seek to learn important lessons, it is essential that the value of...

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British Ceramic Tile transforms Leycester House Care...

British Ceramic Tile has made in roads into the care home sector, securing a new...

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More than 423,000 homes with planning permission...

More than 423,000 homes have been given planning permission but are still waiting to...

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Lack of major projects slows construction in January

After a volatile 2017 for construction, the year hasn’t begun much better for the...

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AluK sets its sights on luxury with Infinium sliding...

AluK, the expert in engineered commercial aluminium systems, has further developed...

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No ‘new year, new me’ for the UK housing market

The UK housing market has started the new year off in a similar fashion to the...

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Knauf brings revolutionary render to the UK market  

Knauf, the UK’s leading manufacturer of lightweight building materials and systems,...

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New 3D BIM catalogue from Schiedel

Schiedel Chimney Systems has launched a new 3D BIM (Building Information Modelling)...

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Financial concerns hit construction’s largest sectors

The proportion of companies in the construction supply chain struggling with rising...

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Persimmon proposed most new homes in 2017

Persimmon has replaced Barratt as the housebuilder with the largest number of new...

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Surge in detailed planning applications for new homes

The number of homes being proposed in detailed planning applications surged by 20%...

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