Covering up with Verta column casings

The demands of architects and specifiers seeking to create stylish finishes on a diverse range of building interior and exterior projects are the main drivers behind the versatility and extensive choice available within the Encasement Verta column casing range. A key... View Article

Show time for Garador!

For the first time, Garador – Britain’s leading garage‐door manufacturer – exhibited at both the Royal Devon Show and the Bath and West Show. According to the company, both events were a real success. Garador marketing manager Ben Parkin said:... View Article

Marking 125 years of Blue Circle Cement

As Tarmac Blue Circle marks 125 years of supplying trusted cement to the UK construction industry, sustainability remains firmly at the core of our vision for the future. With housebuilders and developers under increasing pressure to deliver more sustainable projects,... View Article

£15m New Homes Proposal for Former Silsden School Sites

Yorkshire property developer Redstart Robinson has submitted plans to City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (CBMDC) for the redevelopment of two former school sites in Silsden. If approved the £15m development will deliver a combined total of 48 new homes,... View Article

How secure is your metering system?

Wired M-Bus (Meter-Bus), the widely used European standard for remote reading of heat network meters, has drawn fire recently from providers of alternative solutions because it doesn’t use encryption. But that doesn’t mean it’s not 100% secure, says Sam Clarke, Business... View Article

An inspired choice

Gwen Williams’ and Patricia Lynch’s Victorian terrace fuses the latest sustainable techniques and materials with inspiration from some iconic 20th century artists. TEXT ALEXANDRA PRATT IMAGES FRENCH & TYE To a passer-by, this three bedroom, terraced Victorian home appears no... View Article

What planning reform means for you

With the benefit of 20 years of experience navigating planning policy, Mark Mirams, chief operations officer at Studio Charrette gives readers a no-nonsense view of the practical changes brought by the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. At Studio Charrette, we know... View Article

Reducing risk for surface water projects

From choosing the right materials to ensuring compliance with regulations and meeting sustainability targets, Wavin is committed to supporting house builders with the resources that they need to get the job done. Download Guide AquaCell NG Sustainable Attenuation Tanks Cut... View Article

Essex church chooses Style moveable walls

St Mary the Virgin Church in Henham, Essex, is an Evangelical Anglican parish church situated at the western end of the village, with a modern extension providing facilities for broader community events. Partitioning expert Style was contracted to work with Freeland... View Article

One week to the London Construction Awards deadline

The countdown is on to the London Construction Awards deadline! It’s not too late to enter. The London Construction Awards celebrate the major achievements, developments, and innovations that have shaped the UK’s construction landscape over the past year. The highly... View Article

Bringing a breath of fresh air to window design

VELFAC window systems: giving housebuilders the flexibility to create unique houses with outstanding aesthetic and performance benefits. Whether building in an urban or rural setting, contemporary or traditional architectural style, single or multi-storey, window aesthetics and performance are an important... View Article