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    Origin: What is Qualicoat?

    Dave Bunker, Operational Risk and Supply Chain Director at Origin, the UK’s leading manufacturer of alumi ...

    Dave Bunker, Operational Risk and Supply Chain Director at Origin, the UK’s leading manufacturer of aluminium windows and doors, discusses the company’s latest achievement. Origin has achieved the int ...

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    PB visits TuffX: Inside the factory

    Professional Builder visits TuffX, a Merseyside firm with a well-deserved reputation for being a ‘glass’ ...

    Professional Builder visits TuffX, a Merseyside firm with a well-deserved reputation for being a ‘glass’ act.  There are some manufacturers that simply make products and then there are those that are ...

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    The A to Z of Glass and Glazing part three

    Great windows and doors are essential for a quality build. In this series, Ade takes you through some of ...

    Great windows and doors are essential for a quality build. In this series, Ade takes you through some of the essential terminology to ensure that when you buy windows and doors for your next project, ...

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    How to work out your roof pitch

    Kevin Taylor, Training and Technical Support Manager at Marley, outlines how builders can get to the righ ...

    Kevin Taylor, Training and Technical Support Manager at Marley, outlines how builders can get to the right pitch number.   Roof pitch is the steepness of the roof. The standard pitch for most UK homes ...

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    What is Celotex XPS Insulation?

    Mike Vaczi, technical director for Celotex Insulation, explains the features and benefits of the manufact ...

    Mike Vaczi, technical director for Celotex Insulation, explains the features and benefits of the manufacturer’s XPS insulation   Q. What is Celotex XPS Insulation, and What Are the Benefits of Using I ...

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    Video: Makita XGT Combi Drill - Review

    In this video Alex from Errioc Carpentry puts the Makita XGT Combi Drill through its paces whilst on site ...

    In this video Alex from Errioc Carpentry puts the Makita XGT Combi Drill through its paces whilst on site. Find out what he thinks of the Makita XGT Combi Drill and its features. For more information ...

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    The game-changing DEKS flat roofing range

    DEKS Industries has launched a new flat roofing range that it promises to transform how builders approach ...

    DEKS Industries has launched a new flat roofing range that it promises to transform how builders approach flat roof installations The comprehensive product suite addresses common challenges faced by c ...

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    Inside Bond It's floor levelling compounds

    Bond It has turned its forward thinking focus to floor levelling compounds. Professional Builder finds ou ...

    Bond It has turned its forward thinking focus to floor levelling compounds. Professional Builder finds out more.  Flooring continues to diversify and evolve. Today’s property owner has a greater than ...

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    A guide to loft and room-in-roof insulation

    Daniel McKane, Retail Sales Director at YBS Insulation talks about insulation for lofts and room-in-roof ...

    Daniel McKane, Retail Sales Director at YBS Insulation talks about insulation for lofts and room-in-roof projects.  For builders and SMEs, getting loft and roof insulation right isn’t just about meeti ...

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    Ridge line ventilation: explained

    Hambleside Danelaw is helping you to understand the requirements for ridge line ventilation   Considerati ...

    Hambleside Danelaw is helping you to understand the requirements for ridge line ventilation   Consideration of high-level roof ventilation is a key requirement for both cold and warm pitched roofs, th ...

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    A closer look at the JCB 403E

    The JCB 403E is carrying all before it Compact wheel loaders have generally been a more common site on co ...

    The JCB 403E is carrying all before it Compact wheel loaders have generally been a more common site on continental construction projects, but the UK market is growing. Commonly associated with buckets ...

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    On-site with the Takeuchi TB210R

    With his Takeuchi TB210R, Maxwell Steele of Marlake Landscaping has found that good things really do come ...

    With his Takeuchi TB210R, Maxwell Steele of Marlake Landscaping has found that good things really do come in small packages The decision to move from hire to buy is never a light one for a small build ...

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    Test driving the new Isuzu D-Max

    Professional Builder tests drives an Isuzu pick up that has MAX-ed out on new features If you’re going to ...

    Professional Builder tests drives an Isuzu pick up that has MAX-ed out on new features If you’re going to choose a commercial vehicle then a company that specialises in the sector would be a good plac ...

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    The latest addition to the Renault Trucks range

    Grahame Neagus, Head of LCV at Renault Trucks UK & Ireland introduces the latest addition to the Rena ...

    Grahame Neagus, Head of LCV at Renault Trucks UK & Ireland introduces the latest addition to the Renault Trucks range The all-new Renault Trucks Master is now available to order, with the first mo ...

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    Looking at the Toyota Professional line-up

    The Toyota Professional line-up has gone to the MAX If you were to sit down and think of all the current ...

    The Toyota Professional line-up has gone to the MAX If you were to sit down and think of all the current commercial vehicle manufacturers, it’s fair to say that Toyota is unlikely to be top of your li ...

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    Test driving the Ford E-Transit

    Is it time you considered plugging into battery electric? The Ford E-Transit could well make that decisio ...

    Is it time you considered plugging into battery electric? The Ford E-Transit could well make that decision a lot easier for you. If you want an indication of just how committed manufacturers are to ba ...

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