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  • Recycled, unfired K-BRIQ achieves industry certification

    |Date: 19 May, 2025
    Recycled, unfired K-BRIQ achieves industry certification

    Recycled, unfired K-BRIQ achieves industry certification

    Millions of recycled bricks to be produced from recycled waste after achieving industry certification K-B ...

    Millions of recycled bricks to be produced from recycled waste after achieving industry certification K-BRIQ, made from nearly 100% recycled construction waste, set to transform Scottish cleantech bui ...

    19 May, 2025
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  • On-site with ADJ Architectural and Rainclear Systems

    |Date: 28 April, 2025
    On-site with ADJ Architectural and Rainclear Systems

    On-site with ADJ Architectural and Rainclear Systems

    Rainclear Systems’ Infinity Galvanised Steel is proving its ‘metal’ for Andrew James of ADJ Architectural ...

    Rainclear Systems’ Infinity Galvanised Steel is proving its ‘metal’ for Andrew James of ADJ Architectural. Professional Builder visit an Essex new build to find out more. If you’re a builder you want ...

    28 April, 2025
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  • Cemex’s tips for low-carbon concrete and cement

    |Date: 26 April, 2025
    Cemex's tips for low-carbon concrete and cement

    Cemex’s tips for low-carbon concrete and cement

    Victoria Elliott, National Commercial Manager, Cemex, offers some top tips on how to tackle and take adva ...

    Victoria Elliott, National Commercial Manager, Cemex, offers some top tips on how to tackle and take advantage of lower-carbon concrete and cement …  Recent changes to product standards have meant tha ...

    26 April, 2025
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  • Marshalls explains advancements in concrete technology

    |Date: 24 April, 2025
    Marshalls explains advancements in concrete technology

    Marshalls explains advancements in concrete technology

    Recent advancements in concrete technology are revolutionising its sustainability, application and finish ...

    Recent advancements in concrete technology are revolutionising its sustainability, application and finish. Mike Edwards, Group Head of Sustainability at Marshalls explores what these mean for builders ...

    24 April, 2025
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  • Housebuilders could save over 200 tonnes of carbon per year by switching to concrete facing bricks

    |Date: 20 March, 2025
    Housebuilders could save over 200 tonnes of carbon per year by switching to concrete facing bricks

    Housebuilders could save over 200 tonnes of carbon per year by switching to concrete facing bricks

    Calculations by Marshalls have found that the UK’s housebuilding sector could dramatically reduce its car ...

    Calculations by Marshalls have found that the UK’s housebuilding sector could dramatically reduce its carbon footprint by switching from clay facing bricks to concrete facing bricks, with the saving e ...

    20 March, 2025
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  • Easy environmental comparisons: top tips to make the most of an EPD

    |Date: 27 February, 2025
    Easy environmental comparisons: top tips to make the most of an EPD

    Easy environmental comparisons: top tips to make the most of an EPD

    The construction industry has been dialling up its approach to sustainability in recent years, as specifi ...

    The construction industry has been dialling up its approach to sustainability in recent years, as specifiers seek sustainable solutions to meet today’s low carbon construction challenges. The ability ...

    27 February, 2025
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  • British Gypsum launches 100% recycled plasterboard

    |Date: 20 January, 2025
    British Gypsum launches 100% recycled plasterboard

    British Gypsum launches 100% recycled plasterboard

    British Gypsum, part of Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions, has unveiled Gyproc SoundBloc Infinaé 100, provi ...

    British Gypsum, part of Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions, has unveiled Gyproc SoundBloc Infinaé 100, providing the industry with the first UK manufactured plasterboard made from 100% recycled gypsum an ...

    20 January, 2025
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  • A Part L extensions and conversions guide

    |Date: 6 January, 2025
    A Part L extensions and conversions guide

    A Part L extensions and conversions guide

    Actis outlines how you can save time, make life easier and hit Part L targets when carrying out extension ...

    Actis outlines how you can save time, make life easier and hit Part L targets when carrying out extensions and conversions work  With the continued trend to reconfigure existing homes to create more s ...

    6 January, 2025
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  • How housebuilders can prepare for the Future Homes Standard

    |Date: 2 January, 2025
    How housebuilders can prepare for the Future Homes Standard

    How housebuilders can prepare for the Future Homes Standard

    The Future Homes Standard (FHS) is expected to come into force this year, requiring new homes to produce ...

    The Future Homes Standard (FHS) is expected to come into force this year, requiring new homes to produce 75-80% less operational carbon emissions than homes built under 2013 regulations. Insulation wi ...

    2 January, 2025
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  • Only 3% of England’s houses are highly energy-efficient

    |Date: 28 December, 2024
    Only 3% of England’s houses are highly energy-efficient

    Only 3% of England’s houses are highly energy-efficient

    As energy costs continue to rise, Passivhaus construction provides a promising solution   Only 3% of Engl ...

    As energy costs continue to rise, Passivhaus construction provides a promising solution   Only 3% of England’s houses are highly energy-efficient: Why aren’t developers embracing sustainable construct ...

    28 December, 2024
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  • The evolution of monocouche render with Saint-Gobain Weber

    |Date: 12 November, 2024
    The evolution of monocouche render with Saint-Gobain Weber

    The evolution of monocouche render with Saint-Gobain Weber

    A monocouche render using increased levels of recycled material is now available to help housebuilders ac ...

    A monocouche render using increased levels of recycled material is now available to help housebuilders achieve sustainability targets. weberpral E by Saint-Gobain Weber uses the next generation of cem ...

    12 November, 2024
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  • Isover continues its sustainability journey with water saving initiative at Runcorn facility

    |Date: 19 July, 2024
    Isover continues its sustainability journey with water saving initiative at Runcorn facility

    Isover continues its sustainability journey with water saving initiative at Runcorn facility

    Isover, part of Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions and a leading insulation provider continues to make progr ...

    Isover, part of Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions and a leading insulation provider continues to make progress in its journey towards water sustainability through a new water saving initiative at its Ru ...

    19 July, 2024
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  • Renewables Training Provider Grows with Heat Pump Sector

    |Date: 7 June, 2024
    Renewables Training Provider Grows with Heat Pump Sector

    Renewables Training Provider Grows with Heat Pump Sector

    GTEC Training has seen impressive growth over the last few years, indicative of the expanding renewables ...

    GTEC Training has seen impressive growth over the last few years, indicative of the expanding renewables sector, which needs thousands of trained installers to deliver the heat pump roll out, and the ...

    7 June, 2024
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  • SIP Build UK wins Jewson Making Better Homes Award

    |Date: 6 June, 2024
    SIP Build UK wins Jewson Making Better Homes Award

    SIP Build UK wins Jewson Making Better Homes Award

    Normanton-based SIP Build UK has been announced as the winner of the inaugural Making Better Homes Award ...

    Normanton-based SIP Build UK has been announced as the winner of the inaugural Making Better Homes Award in the Best Building Fabric category. The awards, run by national builders' merchant Jewson, re ...

    6 June, 2024
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  • Answering your heat pump questions

    |Date: 22 May, 2024
    Answering your heat pump questions

    Answering your heat pump questions

    Heat pumps have long been identified as a renewable energy source that can contribute to our net zero amb ...

    Heat pumps have long been identified as a renewable energy source that can contribute to our net zero ambitions. Professional Builder puts the question to Stuart McWhinnie of Grant UK on the technolog ...

    22 May, 2024
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  • How plastic can future-proof plumbing

    |Date: 1 May, 2024
    How plastic can future-proof plumbing

    How plastic can future-proof plumbing

    Richard Bateman, Product Marketing Manager at RWC, explores the role of plastic in driving performance an ...

    Richard Bateman, Product Marketing Manager at RWC, explores the role of plastic in driving performance and future-proofing modern homes. In the UK housing sector, there are two significant challenges ...

    1 May, 2024
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