New Water Efficiency Standards for UK housing

The longer-term environmental impact of the UK’s water deficit could cause further damage to the natural environment and restrict future development. Combining the increasing Per Capital Consumption (PCC) with the UK’s growing population means that by 2050 the UK water... View Article

Click Scolmore set to revolutionise electrical installations

Scolmore Group is a leading manufacturer of electrical accessories, circuit protection, lighting, home automation, security and cable accessory products. Established in 1989, the company designs, develops and manufactures an ever-expanding range of innovative, energy-efficient and time-saving solutions for commercial and... View Article

Kids get cooking thanks to BAL

BAL – marketing leaders in full tiling solutions – have donated tiling products to help with a kitchen renovation at a Northamptonshire primary school. Kilsby CE Primary School near Rugby, part of Innovate Multi Academy Trust, have recently renovated a... View Article

Integrating AR/VR With BIM Systems

Nowadays, routine practices in architecture are being reimagined and reshaped – often entirely – by technology. At the epicentre of architectural digitisation are Building Information Modelling (BIM) systems, which help architects and building professionals conceptualise, design, and construct structures of... View Article

Advantages of GRP in Contemporary Architecture

In an era where architectural professionals must balance both design flexibility and sustainable innovation, one material has emerged as one of significant intrigue that can tick both boxes – Glass Reinforced Plastic, more commonly known as GRP or fibreglass. GRP... View Article

ESP set to ignite the fire and CO alarm market

Introducing ESP ESP has been developing and supplying security related products to the UK electrical industry for more than 20 years. Part of the Scolmore Group, ESP offers a comprehensive range of electronic security and fire detection products. The range comprises... View Article

New Site Ready Multi Tool Carrier

House Builders looking for a NEW compact utility vehicle for site should take a good look at the latest wheeled excavator just launched by Takeuchi. The new TB370W is a powerful site-ready workhorse. With up to 4 auxiliary ports the... View Article

RENOLIT ALKORPLAN roofing products sets a new standard in the pharmaceutical sector across France with warehouse renovations at CERP and dedicated technical support

The company has significantly enhanced energy efficiency and sustainability in CERP Rhin Rhône Méditerranée’s pharmaceutical storage facilities through innovative roof renovations and strategic training initiatives. This project highlights RENOLIT’s commitment to environmental stewardship as well as its dedication to supporting... View Article

Facilities managers spring into faster Legionella detection

As temperatures rise and water systems become more active, industry experts are urging facilities managers to prioritise rapid Legionella testing as part of their spring maintenance plans. As most facilities managers will already know, Legionella pneumophila, the bacteria responsible for Legionnaires’ disease, poses a serious public... View Article

Redrow retains top award for customer service

Premium housebuilder Redrow has once again earned the top five-star rating by The Home Builders Federation (HBF). Redrow is delivering homes in Hampshire and is proud to be delivering this service for homeowners in the region. The national homebuilder, whose has... View Article

Affordable homes at former Odeon cinema site

VIVID, the fifth largest housebuilder among housing associations in England and a leading provider of affordable homes, is excited to announce the completion of 18 new affordable homes at the former Odeon cinema on Laburnum Grove in North End, Portsmouth.... View Article

Two Rivers Housing brings repairs team back in house

Two Rivers Housing has officially bought its repairs team back in house and closed its facilities management company Centigen Facilities Management (Centigen FM). The Gloucestershire-based housing association announced plans to bring repairs back in house in February this year. Since... View Article

Architects say early planning must include sustainability

NBS’ latest sustainability survey reveals two-thirds of architects say sustainability is often sidelined in strategy and briefing stages Key Findings 84% of construction professionals believe sustainability is best addressed during the strategy and brief stage, yet this is not widespread... View Article

Spitfire Homes strengthens Birmingham portfolio

Award-winning homebuilder Spitfire Homes has completed the acquisition of a 1.6 acre site formerly occupied by West Midlands Police, located on Rose Road, in Harborne. Having recently completed the nearby Beaufort collection on Norfolk Road in Edgbaston, Spitfire intends to transform the... View Article