Work starting on 400 new homes in Congleton

WORK to prepare land in Congleton for almost 400 new homes in Congleton will start imminently, Castle Green Homes has confirmed. The homebuilder is primed to begin developing a 57-acre site on Viking Way to provide 396 new homes. Around... View Article

Embracing nature’s light

Paul Trace from Stella Rooflight discusses the importance of effectively introducing light into home design for wellbeing, health and productivity. The Influence of Natural Daylight The introduction of natural light into a living or working space has far-reaching effects on... View Article

Engage science for the Biodiversity bonus

Paul Brown from Fera Science explains how developers can rise to the challenge of the Biodiversity Net Gain requirements for developments by embracing science, data and ecological expertise As a result of human activity, the UK has lost over half... View Article

K3 radiators offer more heat

Lower temperature heating systems can require larger radiators to achieve the comfort heating levels in a home, and in some homes installing larger radiators may be a problem if the wall space does not allow for them. In these situations,... View Article

Metsec underlines commitment to accurate product information

voestalpine Metsec has become one of the earliest adopters of the Code for Construction Products Information (CCPI), introduced by the Construction Products Association in response to Dame Judith Hackitt’s review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety, set up following the... View Article

Vent-Axia’s Sentinel Apex Installed in Carbon Negative Workplace

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia, has supplied its CIBSE award winning Sentinel Apex to provide ventilation for ECO MEP’s highly-efficient commercial office environment in Ashford, Kent. ECO MEP is a commercial contractor that focuses on delivering sustainable solutions to its... View Article

5 Reasons to choose triple glazing as standard

Triple glazing may not be a requirement of the Future Homes Standard 2025, but why wait for government legislation? At VELFAC, we believe the case for making triple glazing the new norm now is strong. Here are five reasons to... View Article

ROCKWOOL® develops CPD to help close the performance gap

ROCKWOOL, the UK’s leading stone wool insulation manufacturer, has launched a new CPD (Continuing Professional Development) module to help specifiers and installers understand the issue and the role insulation can play in avoiding the performance gap; a discrepancy in modelled... View Article

Bjelin introduces CPD presentation for the specifier market

‘Woodura® Hardened Wood Flooring – Innovation and Specification’ is a new CPD presentation from Bjelin, the market leading hardened wood flooring manufacturer. Designed to provide critical information for architects, specifiers and interior design professionals, the CPD covers all technical and... View Article

Cover and protect pipework with UK Boxings

Our durable and weather resistant metal pipe boxing is used widely to conceal and protect external pipework and building services from the risk of damage on a range of applications, while also helping improves the finish of completed projects. Typically... View Article