SFS White Paper sheds fresh light on window position

Callum Thornton, the Fenestration Product Manager for SFS UK, explains why social housing specifiers and housing managers should consider continuity of insulation around window openings as a priority for tackling thermal-bridging and mould growth. The tragic death of a young boy... View Article

Ask the Architect: Gillian Burgis Smith

Gillian Burgis Smith details how she became an architect, overcoming some outdated industry mindsets and major health obstacles; and how she has positively harnessed her own experience to create inclusive environments for others What made you want to become an... View Article

New Marmox Fireboard offers A1 certified EWI and IWI substrate

Insulation manufacturer, Marmox UK have introduced a NEW highly versatile Fireboard into their range of building products, for both internal and external wall insulation (IWI/EWI) applications. Marmox Fireboard is a stone wool based product, coated on both sides with the... View Article

Schlüter-Systems showcasing the best in tile installation systems

Installer Show (Birmingham, 25-27 June, Stand 4D22). As a major UK supplier of systems for the protection of tile and stone installations, including profiles, waterproofing, heating and other systems essential for high-quality bathroom fitouts, Schlüter-Systems is highlighting some of the... View Article

SFS publishes new NVELOPE® Capability brochure

SFS Group Fastening Technology has launched a brochure outlining its NVELOPE® Capability range which supports rainscreen subframe systems, as well as the myriad design solutions to meet virtually any project’s requirements. The 132-page publication offers information on the manufacturer’s advanced fixing... View Article

Why homeowners love Cedral

Cedral products are tried, tested and trusted in the industry and offer: Long-lasting durability: our fibre cement facades and roofing materials have a minimum life expectancy of 50 years. Low maintenance upkeep: fibre cement doesn’t rot, rust, warp or crack... View Article

Get Retro Fit

InstallerSHOW and the National Retrofit Hub are pleased to introduce the Get Retro Fit initiative, a collaborative effort with Lyrical Communications – including elemental, Installer, and InstallerSHOW – to support the industry in scaling retrofit solutions. Get Retro Fit will offer roundtables, and networking opportunities, with... View Article

Setting up base

An ambitious project in Gosport demonstrates how utilising modern methods of construction is possible for all kinds of developments, as VerdeGO Living’s David Craddock explains to Roseanne Field Portsmouth is a city known for its naval history. Since the 15th... View Article

Part S: Charged with the responsibility

Part S provides clear challenges as well as opportunities for the car charging industry, however while the solutions are available, the requirements for major housing developments remain somewhat mysterious. James Parker spoke to specialist charging firm Fortis EV to find... View Article

A busy start to 2024 & concerns for what’s ahead

Brian Berry, CEO of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), summarises the last few months for SMEs and looks towards future challenges lying before firms this year A tepid Spring Budget, a bold, if not detailed direction for housing from Labour,... View Article

Modern Methods of Construction: A material dilemma

A modern methods of construction (MMC) approach has many benefits, such as reduced construction waste, labour costs, quality issues and construction timelines. Here Mohannad Altabbal, customer success manager at Graphisoft discusses the benefits of using different materials for MMC construction.... View Article