Vent-Axia Scoops Ventilation Award at HVR Awards

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is celebrating winning ‘Commercial/Industrial Ventilation Product of the Year’ category at the prestigious HVR Awards 2023. Scooping the award for the Vent-Axia Sentinel Apex, the next generation of commercial heat recovery ventilation, the Sussex-based company... View Article

Rewarding sustainability at the Brick Awards 2023

This year’s Brick Awards continues the organisers’ key focus on sustainability, with the Sustainability Award again featuring, following its introduction in 2022. The awards, which are organised by the Brick Development Association will be held at a ceremony at the... View Article

What is the difference between waterproofing and damp proofing?

In the construction industry, the potential for water ingress and water-related issues is a constant and essential consideration. Waterproofing and damp proofing are two crucial techniques that must be employed to protect buildings from the detrimental effects of water ingress.... View Article

Haddonstone products help recapture elegance of historic Ridley House

A substantial villa style property on the Suffolk coast, with an intriguing connection to the world-famous Koh-I-Noor diamond, has undergone a transformation after years of neglect with both Haddonstone dry cast and TecLite stone products being employed across the new-build extension and refurbishment elements to the... View Article

Housing minister confirmed

We are delighted to announce that Rachel Maclean, housing and planning minister is set to join us at HOMES UK and Unlock Net Zero Live this November at ExCeL, London. This year, housing providers face increased obligations to simultaneously: improve... View Article

ZHA shortlisted in 2nd Sejong Cultural Centre competition

Creating an interconnected sequence of indoor and outdoor public spaces that are enveloped by nature, Zaha Hadid Architects’ (ZHA) proposal for the 2nd Sejong Cultural Centre is defined by the city’s history and its unwavering optimism for the future. Connecting... View Article

Comfort for all

Regardless of the type of housing, the goal of any interior should be to create a supportive environment for the occupiers well-being, where important functional aspects are balanced with aesthetic and physical comfort. Even with the need to deliver value... View Article

Dulux: Helping You Achieve Your Sustainability Goals

In this podcast, Dulux Trade’s Sustainability and CSR Lead, Peter Howard, discusses how to improve sustainability in social housing. Across the sector, there are a wide range of solutions to meet sustainability ambitions – and the role that paints and... View Article