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October 2, 2025 in Latest News: Revalidation of competence in the building controls sector is essential
October 2, 2025 in Project News: Plans approved for 150 affordable homes in South Gloucestershire
September 29, 2025 in Latest News: Battle of the Blue-Collars as Scaffolders Voted UK’s Toughest Tradies
September 29, 2025 in Events and Awards: NFRC Scotland and Members Continue to Drive the Skills Agenda
September 29, 2025 in Project News: First families move into new south Norfolk homes at all-affordable development 
September 25, 2025 in Latest News: Housebuilder engages with more than 340 young people across Walsall
September 25, 2025 in Project News: Watford Regeneration Project Becomes First to Specify New Low Carbon Glass
September 24, 2025 in Project News: Work starts on Cala Homes site in Wivenhoe
September 18, 2025 in Events and Awards: Free Webinar Explores Smarter Housing for the Future – sponsored by K Rend
September 18, 2025 in Latest News: Norfolk housing development first to benefit from fully-funded solar and battery scheme

Bellway enjoys success in prestigious industry awards

National housebuilder Bellway is celebrating success in the prestigious Pride in the Job Awards, with 47 of its site managers [...]
Tucson Reveals New Constant Speed Booster Pump at Installershow 2025

Tucson Pumps, a highly respected innovator in pump design, unveiled its latest solution at InstallerSHOW 2025. Engineered to improve [...]
Housebuilder Gets Green Light For 95 New Homes in Bulkington

New housing in Bulkington has moved a step closer following the approval by council planners for a scheme of 95 homes. National [...]
Croudace Homes Ranks First in Job Crowd’s Top Companies for Graduates in the Property and Housebuilding Sector

Housebuilder Croudace Homes has achieved an outstanding performance in Job Crowd’s 2025 Apprentice and Graduate survey for the [...]
Barratt and David Wilson Homes Scotland site managers named as best in the country for quality

Eleven site managers from Barratt and David Wilson Homes Scotland have won an NHBC Pride in the Job Award in recognition of their [...]
Leeds College of Building Apprentice Wins Guild of Bricklayers National Trophy

A Leeds College of Building apprentice has been crowned Senior Champion at the Guild of Bricklayers National Final 2025. Ellis [...]
Bromford Flagship issues first £300 million bond under its EMTN programme

Bromford Flagship is delighted to announce that it has undertaken two new financing transactions this month to fund its strategic [...]
Nominations open for awards celebrating unsung volunteers

Nominations are now open for North Yorkshire’s Community Awards which recognise organisations and individuals who make a difference [...]
Barratt and David Wilson Homes West Scotland wins Large Housebuilder of the Year at prestigious awards

Barratt and David Wilson Homes West Scotland has been named Large Housebuilder of the Year at the 2025 Scottish Home Awards. The [...]
Small Site, Big Impact: Affordable Bungalows Built on Revived City Site

EIGHT new City of Wolverhampton Council bungalows for affordable rent have been completed on derelict brownfield land in Bushbury. [...]

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Versatile PVC beads meet builder’s needs

Working on site is tough. With prolonged physical labour, heavy-duty equipment and multiple hazards – tradesmen don’t need their materials to add further complications. Thankfully for those working with plasterboard or render, Renderplas PVC beads are a user-friendly alternative to traditional steel designs. Beads come in all shapes and sizes to support internal plasterboard and external render systems. In the past, these profiles have been predominantly manufactured from steel. Now, thanks to advantages in terms of transportation, ergonomics and value, PVC designs have clearly become the preferred option on site. No more damaged goods Take transportation for example. The thin, malleable profile of a steel bead is particularly susceptible to becoming warped in the back of the van, especially if there are tools and other materials [...]