10 Telltale Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Boiler

Boilers are the heart of our home heating systems, quietly working away to keep us warm and comfortable. However, like all household appliances, they have a finite lifespan.  Not only can an old boiler be expensive to run, it could... View Article

A Year On: Progress on Part L, F & O

Architects’ Datafile has launched a new white paper, revisiting the updated Building Regulations Parts L, F and O. In February 2023 we surveyed architects on their knowledge and approach to the updated Building Regulations Parts L, F and O (the... View Article

Creak-free flooring from West Fraser

CaberFloor P5 is a high-performance particleboard from West Fraser, which is widely specified by developers, architects and self-builders due to its stability, durability and ease of installation. The high-density panels come in thicknesses of 18 or 22mm, in both square-edged... View Article

A more modern way to manage wastewater

David Stagg from Graf UK explains why innovative sequencing technology is the way forward for efficient wastewater management in developments Nutrient neutrality that requires reductions in nitrates and phosphates, reducing ammonia levels in the effluent and carbon dosing – the... View Article

Keeping your friends close

By letting their good friend, renowned architect Richard Murphy take the lead, a couple in the east coast of Scotland are now living in a bold and beautifully designed home that fully embraces modern architecture TEXT Nik Hunter IMAGES Crispin... View Article

Cowie charity donations

The team at West Fraser’s plant in Cowie, Scotland has donated a total of £13,000 to four local community groups which provide vital care and wellbeing support. Staff at the site handed out this beneficial funding to the groups and charities,... View Article

Fix project performance and aesthetics

Mark Newell of EJOT highlights how some of the latest developments in fixings and profiles are enhancing system performance and aesthetics External wall insulation (EWI) systems, which we also refer to as ETICS, are playing a crucial role in upgrading... View Article

Bring steel windows and doors into the bathroom

Steel in the home continues to dominate in the home fashion stakes; internal partitions and large steel windows replace solid doors and walls in contemporary homes. And, with advice from the Steel Window Association, homeowners can enjoy plenty of options... View Article