Switch launches residential programmes

Switch Housing, which is operated by the asset management and consultancy company, Switch Management Ltd, has launched a programme to source safe and secure residential accommodation for vulnerable families across the UK.  In partnership with councils and local authorities, Switch Housing... View Article

Amendment to NBHS to become law on 1st January 2025

An amendment to the NBHS will allow wood burning stoves to be installed in all new home and buildings across Scotland An amendment to the New Build Heat Standard (NBHS) was laid in Scottish Parliament on Friday 8th November that... View Article

Fast LVT Installations with Flex Pro

Flex Pro is the faster and easier way to install Moduleo® luxury vinyl floors.  Flex Pro self-adhesive underlay makes it possible to achieve a floating installation for Moduleo® Pro dryback luxury vinyl floors. Cutting down on installation complexity, using Flex... View Article

AIM Fire Stop Blocks now tested for wider application

AIM – Acoustic & Insulation Manufacturing Fire Stop Blocks are now backed by test evidence covering a wider range of applications.  Tested to the principles of BS EN 1366-4:2021, AIM’s Fire Stop Blocks also have IFC Certification Ltd third-party certification.... View Article

Beauflor Welcomes a New Era in Cushion Vinyl with Twilight

Beauflor has released its first cushion vinyl floor made from 100% bio-circular attributed PVC, reducing the CO2 emissions of production by 40% compared to its conventional vinyl flooring for residential applications.  Unlike traditional PVC flooring made from fossil fuels, Beauflor’s... View Article

Vent-Axia Supports BEAMA’s EPC Reform Paper
to Improve IAQ

Market-leading British ventilation manufacturer, Vent-Axia, is delighted to support the publication of BEAMA’s¹ ‘Reforming Energy Performance Certificates for Indoor Air Quality’ position paper. Launched on World Ventil8 Day, 8 November 2024, the paper urges Government to broaden the Energy Performance... View Article

The Foxes Maltings a Grand Designs House with MVHR

Giuliano and Zara built their dream home in Lincolnshire in 2024. “We are building a malthouse-inspired modern home within the Lincolnshire Wolds – an area of outstanding natural beauty. We’re aiming to achieve a delicate balance of modern and characterful... View Article

Missing Closers… Whoa, Heavy!

Fire doors are crucial for safety, yet their weight often causes residents to remove door closers, compromising fire protection. Pete Davies of Fireco highlights how free-swing devices can address this by ensuring doors close properly during emergencies. For those of... View Article

The benefits of thoroughly modern wood-burning stoves

Erica Malkin of the Stove Industry Association highlights the advantages of modern wood-burning stoves and the important role they play in the UK’s low carbon heating strategy. In the evolving landscape of home heating, house builders and developers are increasingly... View Article