How AI tools could transform your renovation project

Victoria Brocklesby, COO at Origin, the UK’s leading manufacturer of aluminium doors and windows, talks to us about the AI tools that can help you effectively manage your renovation or selfbuild project.  Managing a renovation project without the help of... View Article

Seeing the light

Sally and David Jensen love their Edwardian home, so they found extra space for their growing family with a clever rear extension TEXT ALEXANDRA PRATT IMAGES LUKE WELLER/MITCHELL & CORTI Sally and David bought their Edwardian mid-terrace home in 2018.... View Article

Exterior Inspiration: Outdoor Living

A home’s outdoor space serves as a private sanctuary, offering an opportunity to step outside and immerse yourself in nature. With that in mind, explore our curated selection of exterior products which we hope will inspire you and infuse character... View Article

The case for restoration

Tom Cardoe, Head of Restoration at Henley Group, explains why restoration is so important within the construction industry. Building restoration is the preservation of historical, heritage and listed buildings – a process that ensures the historic fabric of the building... View Article

A guide to purchasing a new build home in 2024

With the new year soon approaching, it appears 2024 is likely to be the ideal time to invest in the new-build market. These properties have grown in popularity over the years as they usually come with guarantees, and buyers can... View Article

Stafford PR Consultant Wins Accolade for Second Year

A Midlands Public Relations (PR) consultant who specialises in work for the building products sector has won a coveted industry award for the second year running. Tillymint Communications was crowned Independent Practitioner of the Year at the Midlands Pride Awards,... View Article

Persimmon completes latest zero carbon home pilot

The latest initiative, located on site at its Wessex region at Malmesbury, represents the second of its kind undertaken by Persimmon within the UK. It marks a significant stride in the company’s sustainability efforts, following its inaugural zero carbon home... View Article

Newland Homes receives an industry oscar

Celebrations are in order at Newland Homes, after the Barnwood-based housebuilder was honoured with an ‘Oscar’ of the housebuilding industry. The WhatHouse? Awards are widely recognised as the most prestigious industry accolade a housebuilder can receive. They are highly respected... View Article

Valcan to launch brand new website

Valcan is excited to announce the launch of a new and improved website, designed to enhance the user experience for construction professionals including architects, designers, and installers. With a focus on user-friendly features, the new website aims to make it... View Article

What are the main hazards in construction?

Construction continues to be the most dangerous industry for workers in the United Kingdom. Despite fantastic scope for career progression, word-class technological advancement and esteemed opportunities within the industry, the risks are still immense.  From 2022 to 2023, there were... View Article

Fire doors – avoiding common pitfalls and mistakes

Housebuilder and Developer hears from Richard Kowalski, Technical Manager for Doors at Stairways Midlands, about some of the most common fire door mistakes he’s seen made over his 25 years in doors – and how to avoid them. Fire doors... View Article

Uform launches new trade website

Uform has launched a new, front facing trade website designed to showcase the multi-channel markets the company serves, alongside it’s multi category product offering. Uform.co.uk has been developed with key trade customers in mind, to include trade manufacturers and suppliers,... View Article

Q West façade project completed with Mapei repair system

Mapei mortars, coatings and paints have been used to complete a façade repair project at Q West – a serviced office and studio complex close to Heathrow airport. Works were completed by specialist civil engineering contractor, Pikehaven Limited, on behalf... View Article

Affordable warmth

Dean Asher from Polypipe Building Products uncovers the sustainability and practicality advantages of underfloor heating for modern homes As carbon emissions are an increasing concern for homeowners and with the cost-of-living crisis not easing up anytime soon, many are on... View Article