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Install bathroom wall panels in 6 easy steps with Kinewall by Kinedo

Thursday, 18th April 2024

The new Kinewall by Kinedo shower panels are not only stunning in design, but a fantastic solution for housebuilders; whether for a property renovation or a new build. Quick and easy to install, the panels enable a high-quality solution that... View Article

Shaping Spaces with Timeless Timber

Thursday, 18th April 2024

With sliding and bi-fold doors available in a diverse set of materials, David Knollman of Allegion UK explains why timber can leave a lasting impact on projects. There’s a unique flexibility offered by sliding and bi-fold door applications. Whether fitting... View Article

Strand is a Failsafe Choice for Emergency Exit and Panic Hardware

Thursday, 18th April 2024

In times of emergency, you’re in safe hands with Strand Hardware. Although there are many considerations for building specification, few decisions can be as critical as selecting the right emergency exit/panic hardware. Efficiency and reliability must be a given and... View Article

EJOT Colorfast chosen for Kingspan’s highly sustainable new Asian factory

Thursday, 18th April 2024

More than 120,000 EJOT Colorfast self-drilling fasteners have helped Kingspan to create a thermally superior, visually-appealing building envelope for its first purpose-built manufacturing plant in South East Asia. The 16,000 sq. m factory at Phu My Town in Ba Ria-Vung... View Article

Anwyl submits plans for 144 new homes in Carrington

Thursday, 18th April 2024

Anwyl Homes has submitted detailed plans for 144 new homes on land known as The Meadow at Carrington Village. The homebuilder consulted extensively with Trafford Council to incorporate the council’s new design code requirements, before making the reserved matters application... View Article

New hansgrohe CPD training opens the world of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)

Thursday, 18th April 2024

The premium bathroom brand’s latest CPD will help architects, designers and specifiers understand what EPDs are and how to use them in projects. Architects and specifiers already booking for exclusive RIBA-accredited training support. With Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) viewed as... View Article

The Soho Lifestyle with Origin

Thursday, 18th April 2024

The bespoke Soho External Door combines an elegant design with meticulous attention to detail. On top of delivering a steel-look design that’s been inspired by one of Manhattan’s most famous neighbourhoods, it also boasts 2025 Future Homes Standard compliance for thermal efficiency.... View Article

Book your RIBA approved Building Envelope CPD webinar

Thursday, 18th April 2024

Specifying metal clad envelope systems in accordance with ADB2 of the building regulations and the value of large scale system testing. Learning outcomes: To identify the correct fire regulations recommended for the building envelope on non-domestic UK projects To have... View Article

Nearly 200 affordable homes delivered in new Reading neighbourhood

Thursday, 18th April 2024

St Edward (a joint venture between Berkeley Group and M&G Investments) and L&Q have delivered 196 new affordable homes at Bankside Gardens, a new neighbourhood at Green Park Village, Reading. The homes are being delivered by St Edward for L&Q,... View Article

Cameron Homes celebrates 30 years of building homes

Thursday, 18th April 2024

Midlands-based homebuilder, Cameron Homes, is launching a 12-month calendar of celebrations to mark 30 years of building homes across the region. Cameron Homes was set up by Ian Burns in 1994, with the backing of Tara Group owner, Noel Sweeney,... View Article

NFB Press release for immediate release: NFB Puts Skills On Parliamentary Agenda

Thursday, 18th April 2024

The National Federation of Builders (NFB) put the spotlight on skills yesterday, when it hosted its members at the Houses of Parliament for a reception focused on ensuring the provision of quality support and improving access to training and talent are... View Article

UK’s only non-PLC housebuilder has emission reduction targets verified

Thursday, 18th April 2024

Keepmoat, has become the only non-PLC housebuilder in the country to have its plans to halve emissions by 2032 (from 2022) officially verified by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). Keepmoat joins three other UK homebuilders in gaining verification for... View Article

Bodmin’s low carbon site officially launched by Cornwall Council

Thursday, 18th April 2024

The latest pioneering low carbon new build homes development, delivered by innovative Cornish developer Treveth, has been officially launched in Bodmin. The Leader of Cornwall Council Linda Taylor, local Councillor for Bodmin and St Lawrence Jenny Cruse and Cornwall Council’s... View Article

Bargate Homes Invests in Next Generation of Site Managers

Thursday, 18th April 2024

Hampshire-based Bargate Homes is investing in its next generation of site managers, with five members of its construction team having undertaken their NHBC Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations. Run by the National Housing Building Council (NHBC), the specialist... View Article

Sapphire achieves record-breaking installation of 62 balconies in one day

Thursday, 18th April 2024

A landmark achievement in balcony installation was recently accomplished at the Bridge House residential project in Uxbridge. A record-breaking 110 balconies were installed in just 2 days at the once non-descript office building by the Grand Union Canal. The six-storey... View Article

Heidi’s Haven

Thursday, 18th April 2024

Building a home tailored for a child with complex medical needs, required innovative design and careful planning by Sarah and Steve Land and their architect, resulting in a space both functional and inviting TEXT Jayne Dowle IMAGES Transform Architects When... View Article

Plentific launches its UK housing whitepaper leveraging technology for a tenant-first experience

Wednesday, 17th April 2024

Real-time property operations pioneer Plentific has launched its latest The State of Social Housing 2024 Whitepaper leveraging technology to support the UK housing sector to deliver a compliant, tenant-first experience. Pre-elections, UK social landlords are facing high costs of materials and... View Article

Fabric first: how EWI reduces reliance on heating systems

Wednesday, 17th April 2024

Recent research has revealed a growing trend among homeowners to switch to External Wall Insulation (EWI). According to the Baumit study, this ties up with a significant increase in homeowners and self-builders’ knowledge about the benefits of EWI. Here, Matthew... View Article