Specialist contractors working on a new high school in Dumfries have shown the ongoing benefits of technical and learning support when it comes to delivering low energy construction. Having already used the A. Proctor Group’s external air barrier, Wraptite®, on a previous project, they have now applied that experience to another LEIP-funded school project. Dumfries High School is a replacement school currently under construction.  It is the second phase of a three-phase proje

Buildings C1 and D1 of the new Greenwich Design District have been announced as winners of the  RIBA  London Awards 2025 – and Schöck, the leading international supplier of structural thermal breaks, has been instrumental in minimising any risk of themal bridging. Greenwich Design District, at the heart of the Greenwich Peninsula, is made up of sixteen buildings and Schöck has provided a variety of product solutions that minimise any risk of themal bridging on five of the six

St Sidwell’s Point, in the heart of Exeter city centre, is the world’s first Passivhaus-certified, multi-zoned leisure centre. The £44 million, world-leading project includes the A. Proctor Group’s Wraptite® external air barrier as part of the highly efficient external wall construction. The building was designed by Space & Place Architects, alongside Passive House designers Gale & Snowden. On site, it was delivered by main contractor Keir. As well as Passivhaus certification

A highly experienced contractor, specialising in energy upgrade refurbishments, underfloor heating and heating installations, has cited ease of installation, as well as the waterproofing and high insulation values of Marmox Multiboard, for his practice of using the coated XPS boards for all of his bathroom fit-outs and many other projects. Richard Percy, a former firefighter, who has been carrying out challenging contracts across the country for the past 15 years and trading

A large 7.66-acre site on the north bank of the River Orwell in Ipswich, Suffolk is the site of a new 173 home housing development being built by a partnership of Galliard Homes, Aviva Investors and Packaged Living. And Stelrad has supplied just short of 1,200 of its Vita Deco radiators to share heat around the homes on the development. The main contractor for the heating installations on site is Loughton based Link 365 and the Stelrad radiators were supplied via BSS in Colch

Navigator MSL has launched the MAGBLU™ THORSYS 8M Heat Pump Circulating Pump – compact in size, powerful in performance. Specifically designed for heat pump systems, this high-efficiency pump delivers an impressive 8.1 metre head and 3.6 m³/h flow rate, making it ideal for demanding renewable installations. With a rare 135mm body, the THORSYS 8M offers exceptional output in a compact form – perfect for tight spaces without compromising on performance. It features 9-speed cont

SFA Saniflo UK is celebrating a successful show at Screwfix Live 2025, which took place at Farnborough International Exhibition Centre from 26–28 September.  The Saniflo team reported a hive of activity on the stand, which showcased the company’s  innovative product range — including the Saniflo Up macerator, Sanivite+ for kitchens and utility rooms, and the Sanicom 1 for heavy-duty commercial applications. All attracted strong interest from both installers and homeowners. Th

Wood Wharf, part of the extensive regeneration of London’s historic West India Docks, is now a thriving waterfront neighbourhood combining business, arts, retail, and residential living. Once the busiest port in the world, the area now welcomes over 120,000 office workers daily, alongside a growing mix of cultural and community-focused facilities. As part of its transformation into a vibrant, future-ready district, Pop Up Power Supplies® were appointed by Swiftline Engineerin

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