Designer Contracts launches part one of new summer portfolio

Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, has released the first of an exciting two-part launch of new and revitalised products for Spring/Summer 2025. Wave one features an all-new domestic vinyl collection and three additions to its extensive carpet portfolio.... View Article

Cavity Wall Costly Errors – and Your Protection

An ongoing R&D programme into unacceptable damp course installations on site has recently been the subject on an annual review by Cavity Trays Ltd. The company set out to identify commonly reoccurring deficiencies witnessed when conventional roll DPC is used... View Article

Bring your vision to life with bespoke urban lighting

Connect. Control. Transform. At Urbis Schréder, we do much more than light spaces — we bring your vision to life. With a collaborative, holistic and end-to-end approach to Urban Realm projects, we deliver bespoke solutions that seamlessly blend design, performance,... View Article

Meet the Marley Specification team at Housing25

Partnering with Social Housing providers to build better UK housing Cost control, regulatory compliance and resident comfort can all be enhanced by the right roof specification. Join Marley at Housing 2025, Manchester Central Convention Complex, 24 to 26 June, and... View Article

Designer Contracts achieves Elite status

Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, has completed the construction industry recognised Common Assessment Standard to achieve the coveted Elite status. Designed to advance safe and sustainable business practices and set benchmarks for supply chain compliance, the assessment is... View Article

Unique façade for property developer

Impress with surprising choices and stylish combinations? Arteco does the trick. The property developer showed off its skills in the French town of Saint-Nazaire, flanked by the surging Loire. The impressive façade is dominated by the Linius façade cladding from... View Article

Improve your green roof knowledge with Optigrun CPDs

Enhancing industry knowledge on biosolar, green, and blue roofs for sustainable urban development. As environmental concerns and urban development pressures grow, Optigrun’s CPD seminars provide essential knowledge and practical guidance on the specification, design, and implementation of innovative green roofing... View Article

The vital link between utility design and sustainability

With sustainability standards ever-tightening, architects are under increasing pressure to design smarter, more energy efficient buildings. Gary Akers, Head of Utilities at Whitecode Consulting, reveals the vital role utility design can play.  The government’s target of net zero by 2050... View Article

A stone’s throw

Glen Bacon and Jane Healy have built an annexe suitable for elderly parents in the garden of their listed house, choosing a varied palette of cladding materials which includes limestone and flint. TEXT DEBBIE JEFFERY IMAGES SOPHIE BATES ARCHITECTS /... View Article

Allison Homes South West appoints new Managing Director

Allison Homes has announced Glyn Mabey as the new Managing Director for the South West region. Formerly Managing Director of Allison Homes East Region, Glyn has 30 years’ experience in the property sector. He will spearhead the ambitious growth plans... View Article

Orbit welcomes new Chief Property Officer

Orbit has appointed Scott Rutherford as its new Chief Property Officer. Scott joins the not-for-profit housing group with over 25 years’ experience, latterly as Property Services Director at Travelodge, where he was responsible for construction, maintenance, refurbishment and asset management for the... View Article

Safer Showering for Secure Spaces

In high-risk and demanding environments – such as mental health facilities, prisons, and specialist supported housing – designing for user safety and wellbeing is paramount. Horne Engineering’s robust pre-plumbed shower panels are purpose-built to meet these challenges, offering exceptional durability,... View Article

A new cylinder range, built to meet your needs

Our brand new uniSTOR range offers performance with heat pumps, and optimum efficiency. Built to save time on site, with convenient features that allow faster, more consistent installations. Features include: Pre-Plumbed and Internal Air Gap Options Quick to install, the... View Article