Freefoam Building Products are delighted to announce the release of three Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). Summary documents of the full EPDs are now available covering PVC Downpipes, PVC Gutter and PVC Fascia, Soffit and Window Trim ranges, giving the trade clear, concise access to verified environmental performance information for key roofline and rainwater products.
Safeguard Europe has announced the launch of the new Stormdry Masonry Protection Cream 20L Eco-Pack Refill, providing contractors and professional users with a more sustainable way to purchase and use its market-leading masonry water repellent.
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Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. has been announced as the Presenting Partner of the WXV Global Series, World Rugby’s flagship international competition for the women’s game, running from 2026 into 2028.
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The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report, published in July, shows May 2026’s total like-for-like value sales (adjusted to remove the effect of trading days) were essentially flat, -0.1% lower than May 2025. But like-for-like volume sales were down -5.8% year-on-year.
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Rinnai Director Chris Goggin explains why the adoption of hybrid heating and hot water systems is an informed approach towards climate change objectives. Hybrid energy systems utilise two forms of power that can assist in reducing fuels cost and delivering beneficial environmental aims.
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The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) has appointed experienced industry professional Steve Rutherford as its new Membership Development Officer.
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Abloy UK has launched a new video demonstrating how its Escape Door System (EDS) can help retailers balance security measures with safe, compliant escape routes in retail environments.
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Ideal Commercial Heating has launched a new CIBSE-approved CPD titled ‘Low carbon hybrid heating system considerations’ designed to help specifiers and building services engineers navigate the complexity of designing heating systems that meet the needs of users whilst reducing carbon emissions.
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An ECOMOD natural refrigerant air source heat pump from Ideal Commercial Heating has been installed at The Almonry Kitchen, a Grade I listed café and event space within the grounds of Ely Cathedral, helping to reduce carbon emissions while preserving the character and heritage of one of the UK’s most historically significant buildings.
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A Devon-based software business is urging construction, housebuilding and utility organisations to adopt a more proactive, technology-enabled approach to risk management following the release of the Health and Safety Executive’s provisional fatal injury statistics for 2025/26. measure2improve, the developer of the m2i.SHEQ integrated safety, health, environment and quality management platform, believes this is a warning to industries where the decline in fatalities has slowed.
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Keller Kitchens, part of DKG, has received the Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2026 for its biobased kitchen range enduura® elba. This recognition highlights the sustainable and innovative direction DKG has pursued for many years.
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