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

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

RENOLIT ALKORPLAN roofing products receive the prestigious SPRA Award 2024 for “Best Detailing” for its contribution to the Oxford University’s Gradel Quadrangles Project

The company has received the prestigious award for its innovative contribution to Oxford University’s new Gradel Quadrangles, employing AR and AI technologies to enhance its commitment to environmental responsibility and roofing excellence. The project, praised for its unique design and... View Article

How software is tackling the compliance challenge

With social landlords under increasing pressure to improve housing compliance, Dave Carr from Propeller explains the role of software in overhauling safety checks and meeting RSH standards A new regulation, enforced in April 2024, has put housing safety compliance under... View Article

Eliminating emissions

Eliminating the carbon emissions associated with housing involves understanding the impact of the dwelling over its lifespan. Anastasia Mylona of CIBSE explains how this should be approached Regular revisions to Building Regulations over the last two decades have focused on... View Article

Energy efficient block management

Robert Poole of Glide explains how regardless of the changing political mood, there is a real need for more energy efficiency in block management The shift towards greater energy efficiency within block management is crucial due to environmental, economic, and... View Article