1 in 10 fireplace users at risk of a chimney fire

New UK research reveals that nearly one in ten fireplace users leave it years before sweeping their chimneys putting their homes at risk of catching fire. One owner said, “I’m not sure how often I should have it done.” The... View Article

Be a future-ready home builder

The industry is evolving. Buyers are looking for more sustainable, efficient, and comfortable homes. At the same time, environmental regulations are getting tighter. To survive and even thrive, you need to capture the power of the all-digital, all-electric world. Explore... View Article

Residential ventilation for the built environment

Vectaire Ltd – a market leader in the design, manufacture and supply of ventilation products and systems, with over forty years’ experience in the air movement industry, provides ventilation solutions which give the best in energy efficiency, comfort and design.... View Article

Discover the quality and innovation of Cedral products

With over 100 years’ experience in fibre cement facade and roofing materials, Cedral products are highly sought after and trusted in the industry. In 2024 Cedral was selected as the winner of the prestigious Livingetc Style Award for Best Exterior Cladding.... View Article

Leviat’s new RIBA-approved CPD’s provide confidence to specifiers

World-leading engineered connections specialist, Leviat, will offer architects and design professionals valuable insight into masonry support and restraint systems in a wide range of applications, unravelling the complexities of façade construction with the launch of three new RIBA-approved CPDs. These... View Article

Wykamol-Triton Systems waterproof classic car ‘cavern’

An 18-month refurbishment and reconstruction project in Kent is set to create a cavernous basement showroom to house a private car collection in stunning and pristine conditions, where a selection of fully compatible products from the Wykamol-Triton range have been... View Article

Protecting New Build Properties from Structural Defects

New build warranties have become an essential part of the buying and selling process; whether you’re a developer looking to assure potential buyers or a homebuyer seeking to protect your investment, a new build warranty offers reassurance and financial security.... View Article

Domus Ventilation MVHR features in new SME Energy Centre

Domus Ventilation is proud to be a participant in the newly opened SME Energy Centre in Surrey, where it has provided an HRXE-HERA Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) unit for display, along with wall mounted graphics for the informative... View Article

Raising the standard?

Jonathan Ducker of Kingspan Insulation GB, discusses the shortcomings of the Future Homes Standard, and why a more ambitious approach is needed for the building fabric in particular to create ‘net zero ready’ homes. At the end of 2023, the... View Article

Beko extends 10 year parts guarantee

Beko Appliance Partners, the specialist division of Beko plc which offers bespoke home appliance solutions to housebuilders, developers and build-to-rent providers, has demonstrated its confidence in the reliability and durability of its products by announcing that Beko’s 10 year parts... View Article

Snickers Workwear’s energising new Technical Midlayers

Perfect Workwear – for less than perfect days. Snickers Workwear’s new range of lightweight Mid-layers are a Fusion of style and performance – built for active work in the Autumn. Crafted for full flexibility on site and optimal comfort and... View Article

Offsite timber systems are on the menu

The Structural Timber Association talks through timber-based offsite technology and how it can provide self-builders with the ultimate solution in terms of accuracy, control and cost-effectiveness Any structural method created in a factory away from the building site comes under... View Article

Havwoods Introduces New Colours to Hushwood Flute Collection

Part of the Hushwood Acoustics collection, the new name in acoustic panel solutions for residential and commercial applications, Havwoods has expanded its range with the addition of 8 new colours to the lightweight Hushwood Flute range. Designed to improve sound... View Article

Technical ventilation louvres for any project

While Renson is an international trendsetter in ventilation, sun protection and outdoor living today, it all started with ventilation louvres. The family-owned business develops wall, surface-mounted, window, door, and floor louvres, in every possible size, shape, and colour. The extensive... View Article