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Persimmon Homes donate 18,000 bricks to Bradford College

|Date: 29 Jan 2026

Persimmon Homes donate 18,000 bricks to Bradford College

Bradford College has cemented its partnership with Persimmon Homes after receiving a generous donation of ...

Bradford College has cemented its partnership with Persimmon Homes after receiving a generous donation of 18,000 bricks. The gift is enough bricks to build the external walls of a four-bedroom house a ...

29 Jan 2026
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Birkdale launches GATEMATE Advanced Hardware range

|Date: 23 Jan 2026

Birkdale launches GATEMATE Advanced Hardware range

Birkdale has launched its new GATEMATE Advanced Hardware range, a premium collection of gate fixings desi ...

Birkdale has launched its new GATEMATE Advanced Hardware range, a premium collection of gate fixings designed to deliver long-lasting performance, smooth operation and a refined aesthetic for exterior ...

23 Jan 2026
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wienerberger opens state-of-the-art Smeed Dean concrete tile factory

|Date: 23 Jan 2026

wienerberger opens state-of-the-art Smeed Dean concrete tile factory

wienerberger UK & Ireland, a provider of innovative solutions for the entire building envelope, has o ...

wienerberger UK & Ireland, a provider of innovative solutions for the entire building envelope, has opened Smeed Dean, their first concrete tile factory in the South of England. The 7,800m² state- ...

23 Jan 2026
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Trial proves hybrid heating technology is a highly effective solution

|Date: 21 Jan 2026

Trial proves hybrid heating technology is a highly effective solution

Worcester Bosch is calling on government to seriously consider including hybrids in the Boiler Upgrade Sc ...

Worcester Bosch is calling on government to seriously consider including hybrids in the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. A new trial has found that hybrid heat systems can effectively heat homes in the UK while ...

21 Jan 2026
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Bott Group takes off with Van Guard Accessories

|Date: 19 Jan 2026

Bott Group takes off with Van Guard Accessories

Van Guard Accessories Ltd, a British company acquired by The Bott Group in spring 2025, is celebrating it ...

Van Guard Accessories Ltd, a British company acquired by The Bott Group in spring 2025, is celebrating its entry into the European market. Founded in 1976 and based in Exeter, south-west England, the ...

19 Jan 2026
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Why Uform is a trusted trade partner

|Date: 14 Jan 2026

Why Uform is a trusted trade partner

Uform’s National Contract Manager, Jamie Abbott, outlines the key considerations when selecting a kitchen ...

Uform’s National Contract Manager, Jamie Abbott, outlines the key considerations when selecting a kitchen door supplier and explains why Uform is a trusted trade partner, consistently outgrowing the m ...

14 Jan 2026
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Exploring stand out kitchen trends for 2026

|Date: 13 Jan 2026

Exploring stand out kitchen trends for 2026

Bodie Kelay, Sachsenküchen, looks at the kitchen trends set to shape the housebuilding market in 2026. Th ...

Bodie Kelay, Sachsenküchen, looks at the kitchen trends set to shape the housebuilding market in 2026. The new year is often the perfect opportunity for housebuilders and property developers to reflec ...

13 Jan 2026
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How a partnership approach improves futureproof homes

|Date: 12 Jan 2026

How a partnership approach improves futureproof homes

As residential building projects grow more complex, with tighter regulations, evolving heating technologi ...

As residential building projects grow more complex, with tighter regulations, evolving heating technologies and rising performance standards, it has never been more important to get the right technica ...

12 Jan 2026
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Why shower enclosures shouldn’t be underestimated

|Date: 08 Jan 2026

Why shower enclosures shouldn’t be underestimated

PHPD visits Flair Showers to learn why shower enclosures shouldn’t be underestimated A lot of weight rest ...

PHPD visits Flair Showers to learn why shower enclosures shouldn’t be underestimated A lot of weight rests on the look and feel of a new home’s bathroom or kitchen. It’s these rooms that have their “f ...

08 Jan 2026
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The concept of sustainable future design

|Date: 06 Jan 2026

The concept of sustainable future design

Sustainability is a core topic and key consideration within the built environment. But what role does tim ...

Sustainability is a core topic and key consideration within the built environment. But what role does time have to play? Here, Aimee Fletcher, Product and Design Manager at EGGER UK, explores the conc ...

06 Jan 2026
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