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Why construction’s future depends on rebuilding the apprenticeship pipeline

Construction must inspire young people to pursue high-skill careers and secure the industry’s future, says Tim Phillips NATIONAL Apprenticeship Week, which was held between 9-15...

‘From family start up to global flooring brand’

Karndean Designflooring’s journey has been driven by design and practicality says Fleur Carson, Karndean Designflooring managing director Tell me a little about the history of...

FORBO’S REFRESHED ETERNAL DE LUXE RANGE: A REFINED BALANCE OF DESIGN AND FUNCTION

FORBO’S REFRESHED ETERNAL DE LUXE RANGE: A REFINED BALANCE OF DESIGN AND FUNCTION The Eternal de Luxe collection sets a new standard in design, quality...

Thorough concrete moisture testing using rapid RH and the C555 concrete moisture meter

Rapid environmental fluctuations…poor materials…juggling indecisive customer requests…these can be frustrating scenarios for flooring professionals. But nothing is more frustrating than flooring failures due to...

FORBO INTRODUCES NEW BIO-BASED VINYL COLLECTION

Forbo Flooring Systems is proud to introduce a new sustainable vinyl solution – Sphera Elite b+. Containing 43% recycled and bio-based content in its...

F. Ball creates photo finish for Ascot Restaurant

F. Ball and Co. Ltd’s Stopgap 1200 and dual-bond adhesive system have been used by flooring contractors from Harris & Hiscock Ltd. to install...

Celebrating apprenticeships and the future of the flooring industry

Earlier this month, National apprenticeship week offered an important moment to recognise the value of apprenticeships across our industry. For many flooring businesses, apprenticeships...

Flooring Matters SW champions sustainability and community spirit with Citizens Advice Torbay refit

The initiative was led by CSR Champion Maisie, with installation completed by Will and Dan, who delivered the project free of charge. Citizens Advice Torbay expressed their...

Recofloor celebrates strong performance in 2025

UK sustainable flooring recycling scheme Recofloor welcomed 38 new members in 2025, rounding off an award‑winning year in which it collected 563 tonnes of...

Why training really does matter

As skills shortages bite, flooring must rethink training, apprenticeships, and reform to attract new talent AS the flooring sector ages and new blood is needed,...

‘Driving innovation and quality across every stage of flooring installation’

Liam Flood, head of product for QEP with brands including Roberts, Kraus, Tile Rite and Vitrex, talks about innovation, quality tools and flooring solutions...

One moisture meter for every concrete job

One portable moisture meter delivers fast, accurate readings across materials throughout every stage of construction. A SINGLE portable instrument now supports moisture checks across concrete,...

‘Treating slippery surfaces with ECOPROTEC Black Spot & Algae Remover’

A BUILD-UP of algae on paths, steps, driveways and patios creates a slippery residue and a hazard underfoot.Algae tends to flourish in damp, shady...

New acoustic format ‘brings quiet confidence to shared residential spaces’

KARNDEAN Designflooring, a UK supplier of luxury vinyl flooring, has announced the launch of its first glue-down collection with ‘enhanced acoustic performance’. Says the...

Mapei extends Zero Line with six ‘best-selling resilient products’

MAPEI UK has extended its Zero Line with the addition of six bestselling resilient products, five of which are manufactured in the UK. The...

How to get properly fitted for ProKnee 0714 custom-fit kneepads

AFTER 35 years of customer feedback, ProKnee Corporation’s newest full length model kneepad is the 0714/0714E.Says the company: ‘This custom-made, custom-fit kneepad comes in...

‘A natural way to a beautiful home with Causeway Carpets’

CAUSEWAY Carpets has refreshed its Nature Core and Nature Earth styles for the new season, introducing colours to what’s described as these beautifully crafted...

Louis De Poortere takes another step to circularity with Ecorugs 2026

LOUIS De Poortere has launched its Ecorugs Collection 2026, now reportedly made with 70% recycled materials ‘and with every style now ready for the...

‘Wonderfully waterproof’

WITH the recent introduction of Impressive Design, described as the world’s first 100% creak-free, waterproof herringbone laminate floor, Quick-Step says it’s elevated its premium...

IVC Commercial ‘brings value and longevity to social housing flooring’

WITH the Zenura collection of sheet vinyl, IVC Commercial says it can respond to the need for cost-effective floors that enhance the lives of...

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