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FBS Hörmann supports new Bidfood distribution hub

Lincolnshire-based FBS Hörmann has successfully completed the installation of loading bays, level access doors, and temperature-controlled door systems at Bidfood’s new distribution centre in Worcester, reinforcing a long-standing partnership between the two businesses. A trusted supplier across Bidfood’s nationwide estate ...

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Wolseley Group brings four brands together at InstallerSHOW 2026 to back installers now and into the future

Wolseley Group will take a bolder presence at InstallerSHOW this year, bringing four of its leading trade brands together on one stand: Renewables Centre, Plumb Centre, Climate Centre and Pipe Centre. The line-up reflects how Wolseley is investing to future-proof ...

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What 25 years have taught us about roofing across UK estates

Roofing failures rarely begin with a leak. In many cases, the problem began years earlier, with short-term decisions that quietly reduced the asset’s lifespan. A leak disrupts operations, reactive repairs escalate, and budgets are diverted from planned works. Yet in ...

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Four reasons why now is the time to pick up a paint brush

As temperatures rise and daylight hours extend, the spring and summer months provide facilities managers with a valuable opportunity to undertake essential maintenance and refurbishment projects. From refreshing worn floor coatings to reinstating external line marking, warmer weather creates more ...

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Community hub benefits from TORMAX energy saving automatic door

Recently redeveloped, the Sutton Life Centre is a vibrant community and education hub in South London, offering a blend of learning, leisure, and civic facilities. TORMAX was contracted to work with façade specialist Sealtite Windows, alongside main contractor Thomas Sinden, ...

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Complii grows Lifts and Escalators division with acquisition of The Escalator Company

Complii, one of the UK’s leading providers of building safety and regulatory compliance services, has acquired The Escalator Company, a specialist in escalator and travelator servicing, maintenance, refurbishment and installation. Based in Rochester, Kent, The Escalator Company brings over two ...

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Hörmann SPU F42 Door delivers reliability and performance for RNLI Lifeboat Station

Hörmann UK industrial trade partner, Norwich-based Cooks Doors, has successfully completed the installation of a Hörmann SPU F42 sectional door at the RNLI Lifeboat Station in Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire. Designed to perform in some of the UK’s most demanding environments, the ...

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TORMAX concealed automation for historic church entrance

Two advanced iMotion 1401 underfloor door drives from TORMAX have been installed at the main entrance to All Saints Church, Bingley, automating new bespoke glass and timber swing doors crafted by Roy C Smith. Engineered for superior performance, the iMotion ...

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Leadership restructure at Synergize 

Specialist building modernisation and enhancement firm, Synergize, has announced the appointment of three new directors to its senior management team. Headquartered in Harrogate, Synergize has entered 2026 with a complete leadership restructure designed to gear the business for growth. The appointments follow ...

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Group Metropolitan delivers a state-of-the-art data hall testing laboratory in Knutsford

Group Metropolitan’s Northern team has successfully completed a bespoke laboratory fit-out project for a blue-chip client in Knutsford, delivering a highly complex and advanced data hall facility within a 30-week programme. The client appointed ARUP and Group Metropolitan at BSRIA ...

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