Wrap it or regret it – now!

Don’t let the cold catch you out this winter Burst pipes are the most common cause of home insurance claims in the UK1 and cost an average of £3,500 in damage to property and contents. The expense is not the... View Article

Greening up urban landscapes with living walls

Bringing nature into our urban landscapes is essential if we are to create sustainable liveable cities that are fit for the future. People like plants and they are vital for our wellbeing! 67% of people in a survey we commissioned... View Article

Quintain’s Wembley hat trick

Repton Gardens, the latest residential phase of Wembley Park, the expansive Build to Rent-led project developed by Quintain and operated by Quintain Living, offers three contemporary apartment blocks linked by landscape to satisfy a range of customer needs. James Parker... View Article

Supporting role

Masonry is an increasingly popular cladding choice for high rise buildings. However, the selection and co-ordination of the masonry support system and cavity fire barriers is critical for the facade to perform effectively in a fire, as Ben Williams of... View Article

Graf UK launches rainwater harvesting CPD

A CPD that explains the issues around rainwater harvesting and advises on the options available for specifiers and users has been launched by water management specialists Graf UK. The 55-minute presentation delivers a range of “Rainwater research”, extending from the... View Article

A question for the minister…

Patrick Mooney, housing consultant and news editor of Housing, Management & Maintenance magazine asks the ‘64 thousand dollar question,’ after hearing the Housing Minister’s conference speech, namely where will the  UK’s much needed new housing come from? During the recent... View Article

Siginificant funding boost for Sheffield retrofit project

A partnership led by EN:Able Communities has been awarded more than £250,000 of funding from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero to help retrofit Right To Buy (RTB) properties to make them more sustainable. Sheffield Local Energy Advice... View Article

Construction’s call to action in Birmingham

Innovative, inspirational and progressive, UK Construction Week (UKCW) Birmingham returns for its ninth year this autumn, with a ‘call to action’ for the sector to set its own agenda rather than wait for the Government to respond.  The UK’s largest... View Article

Ensuring long term ventilation efficiency

David Frimpong, Head of Specification – New Build at EnviroVent, looks at the importance of effective system design, specification and installation when it comes to long-term ventilation success.  “Updates to Building Regulations’ Approved Document L and F introduced in 2022... View Article

What Is Diamond Drilling?

Diamond drilling is a specialised technique used in various industries such as mining and construction. It involves the use of diamond drill bits to create cylindrical holes in different materials, including concrete, rock, and other hard surfaces. This article, shared... View Article