Harrison Transforms Loughborough University’s Burleigh Court: A Masterpiece of Academic Heritage and Modern Hospitality

Loughborough University’s Burleigh Court Conference Centre and Hotel, Imago Venues’ flagship hotel and conference venue, has officially unveiled its highly anticipated refurbishment, marking a new era for the award-winning venue. The project, led by full-service 360 brand and design agency Harrison, has successfully reimagined... View Article

Castle Green hands over affordable homes in Crewe to Torus

The first phase of new affordable homes in Crewe have been delivered under a deal between Castle Green Partnerships and Torus. It’s the latest milestone in a deal agreed between Torus and Castle Green Partnerships to deliver almost 600 affordable homes across... View Article

Building indoor air quality into dwellings from the ground up

On behalf of BEAMA Underfloor Heating Group, Ashley Cooper discusses how hydronic (water-based) underfloor heating can support the industry to build healthier indoor air quality into the very fabric of a home. Delivering homes which provide residents with good indoor... View Article

Efficiency is key to getting Ofgem-ready

With more stringent oversight of heat networks around the corner, Jarrad Bedford of Insite Energy shares some tips for reducing residents’ energy bills. It shouldn’t be news to any heat network operators that the legislative landscape is set to change... View Article

Safe to touch heating

Low surface temperature radiators – LSTs – are key where there is a need to meet NHS Guidance for ‘Safe Hot Water and surface temperature’ – in hospitals, care and nursing homes, as well as sheltered housing, schools, nurseries and... View Article

Groundbreaking ceremony for new SEND school

Children with special educational needs in Brent are about to benefit from a £22 million, ultra-sustainable school in the borough. Brent Council has appointed pioneer in industrialised delivery, Reds10, to build Wembley Manor School that is due to open its... View Article

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