Building Industry News

Fantastic CUPA PIZARRAS HEAVY 3 slate for South Yorkshire property project

May 6, 2026 | Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Systems, Case Studies, Concrete, Cement, Admixtures, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Roofs

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.

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

May 5, 2026 | Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Ceilings, Facility Management & Building Services, Insulation, Interiors, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Security and Fire Protection

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.

June dates confirmed for 2026 MCRMA Technical Conference

May 1, 2026 | Articles, Aluminium Products, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Systems, Cladding, Curtain Walling, Exhibitions and Conferences, Facades, Posts, Roofs, Seminars, Steel and Structural Frames, Walls

The MCRMA (Metal Cladding and Roofing Manufacturers Association) 2026 Technical Conference will take place on 10 – 11 June at the Telford Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort in Shropshire, and will once again provide a unique platform for renowned industry experts to examine the key challenges and innovations shaping the immediate future of the metal building envelope supply chain.

Creating quieter, more productive office environments with the Hush Acoustics range

May 1, 2026 | Articles, Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Ceilings, Facility Management & Building Services, Floors, Interior Design & Construction, Interiors, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls

Noisy offices can be transformed into productive workplaces through the range of acoustic systems for walls, floors and ceilings, plus sound absorber panels and specialist sound insulating products from Hush Acoustics.

West Fraser’s CaberDek protects Essex housing development

Apr 30, 2026 | Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Systems, Case Studies, Floors, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Timber Buildings and Timber Products

West Fraser’s CaberDek structural flooring has been specified by Essex‑based housebuilder Bocking Homes on a 10‑home residential scheme, helping to protect floor quality during construction while supporting programme efficiency and high standards at handover.

Recofloor announces winners of its 2026 sustainability awards

Apr 30, 2026 | Articles, Awards, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Facility Management & Building Services, Floors, Posts, Site Preparation, Sustainability & Energy Efficiency, Waste Management & Recycling

Recofloor has announced the winners of its 2026 Recofloor Awards, recognising flooring contractors, distributors and individuals who are helping the sector keep materials in use for longer, and build recycling into everyday practice.

The future workforce – culture change and skill go under the spotlight at UK Construction Week London

Apr 30, 2026 | Articles, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Continuing Professional Development (CPD's), Exhibitions and Conferences, Innovations & New Products, Posts, Seminars, Training

The UK construction industry is facing a severe skills shortage, with over 140,000 job vacancies stalling essential housing and infrastructure projects. This will form a key thread for talks and workshops at UK Construction Week London (Excel, 12 – 14 May), alongside a deep dive into the ongoing culture change which is needed to attract young talent into the sector.

Important New Global NEC Contracts Research – a Lowdown

Apr 29, 2026 | Articles, Building Industry News, Building Services, Posts, Recruitment, Research & Materials Testing

NEC Contracts has published Trust, Contracts and Outcomes: A Global Study of Construction Supply Chain Relationships – a major piece of exclusive research exploring the factors shaping supply chain relationships across the built environment.

Mitsubishi Electric heat pumps deliver quality sustainable heating to savannah animals at Chester Zoo

Apr 29, 2026 | Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Case Studies, Heating Systems, Controls and Management, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - HVAC, Plumbing, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Sustainability & Energy Efficiency

Mitsubishi Electric air source heat pumps are now providing renewable heating to the zebra, ostrich, and roan antelope habitats at Chester Zoo’s ‘Heart of Africa’ zone, as part of its ongoing partnership to support the zoo’s decarbonisation journey.

UKCW London: 25,000+ Built Environment Professionals. One Place. Three Days

Apr 28, 2026 | Articles, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Continuing Professional Development (CPD's), Exhibitions and Conferences, Innovations & New Products, Posts, Seminars

We’re just two weeks away from UK Construction Week London (12 – 14 May 2026), the UK’s largest...

BMBI: February’s like-for-like Builders’ Merchant volumes drop -10.6% year-on-year

Apr 28, 2026 | Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Posts, Publications, Research & Materials Testing

The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report shows February’s total like-for-like value sales (adjusted to remove the effect of trading days) were -4.3% lower than the same month in 2025. Like-for-like volume sales were down -10.6% while prices increased +7.0%.