Category: Building Industry News

Building the Future: digital innovations at UK Construction Week

From AI and robotics, to BIM and generative design, the latest developments and innovations in digital construction will be taking centre stage at UK Construction Week (UKCW) London when doors open next week.

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Rockpanel at Clerkenwell Design Week: Stand BH1

Be sure to visit Stand BH1 at Clerkenwell Design Week (19 – 21 May) to see why non-combustible Rockpanel facades are in such great demand throughout the country and across all sectors, for new build, recladding and remedial projects.

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Senior opens the door (and window) to greater transparency with new EPD releases

Senior Architectural Systems has expanded its suite of independently verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) to give architects and contractors even greater confidence and clarity when assessing the environmental impact of some of the manufacturer’s most popular fenestration systems.

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Rinnai: High Temperature Heat Pumps – the Important Key to Non-Disruptive Retrofits

Rinnai’s Head of Technical, Pete Seddon, discusses how high temperature heat pumps can be considered a vital innovation in relation to the reduction of on-site disruption to a UK customer. Heat pumps have been identified as a tool of decarbonisation and installations are becoming more common in domestic and commercial applications. Find out how investing in a high temperature heat pump can minimise on-site disruption during installation.

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Fantastic CUPA PIZARRAS HEAVY 3 slate for South Yorkshire property project

Located on the edge of Cawthorne conservation area is a large self-build property, designed by CODA Studios, with key design aspirations to increase natural light and add a modern twist to the traditional design. A natural slate finish was requested for the cross-gable roof by the end client to match an existing bungalow on the site which had established the footprint and style of the new dwelling – CUPA PIZARRAS HEAVY 3 was specified to echo the traditional style of neighbouring properties.

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Beyond the main stages: Surprising finds at Futurebuild 2026

Futurebuild 2026 opens on Tuesday 12th May offering a series of unexpected experiences that extend beyond the event walls and main stages. Alongside the headline conferences, full knowledge programme and exhibition, this year’s fringe programme brings an additional layer of insight and collaboration, with dedicated spaces hosting specialist content delivered in partnership with leading organisations and industry voices.

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Six inspiring sessions championing Women in Construction at UKCW London

Returning to Excel London this May (12th – 14th), UK Construction Week (UKCW) will once again be spotlighting women in the construction industry with a dedicated programme of panel discussions, skills workshops and networking opportunities.

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Saniflo: Sanicubic 2 VX keeps motorway services running during refurbishment

Heatrak Technical Services was appointed to support a major refurbishment at the northbound Leicester Forest East Services on the M1, providing temporary facilities for ten weeks. Modular WC blocks with 12 toilets were installed to maintain customer access. With no excavation permitted and pipework required above ground, wastewater needed to be pumped over 15m to the nearest drainage point – Heatrak turned to Saniflo’s Sanicubic 2 VX for a solution.

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Premier Loft Ladders: Isotec 200 Loft Ladder – a great all-rounder

Offering superb thermal insulation, an airtight seal and 60-minutes fire protection, the Isotec 200 loft ladder from Premier Loft Ladders is a great all-rounder. Also, if that was not enough, it has a load-rating of 250kg per tread. As a result, it is the perfect loft ladder for the diverse and challenging requirements of modern buildings.

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