One Can helps Many Hands make light work of bridge

When design studio Many Hands were commissioned to brighten up a railway bridge in South London, a conversation with Bradite provided the solution – One Can. Working with Greenwich London Borough Council to improve the appearance of the public space,... View Article

Interior Inspiration: Bathrooms

LISTEN HERE The bathroom is of course a sanctuary away from the world, but when choosing products, arguably function and practicality are as important as how well they co-ordinate, or provide a luxury feel. Here we offer a range of... View Article

Ask the Expert: Funding success

LISTEN HERE Paul Welch of largemortgageloans.com walks you through the key tips for success in playing the self-build mortgage game You have secured your plot, lined up your construction team, and your planning permission has been granted. But what about... View Article

Home Styling: Panel visions

Achieving a cohesive, attractive interior means combining ‘interest, contrast and texture,’ says Robyn Park of Robyn Park Interiors. She explains how panelling can be a great way to do this, and how it’s having a big moment in the interior... View Article

Unlocking your door’s true colours

LISTEN HERE Ben Brocklesby of doors and windows supplier Origin offers his advice for self-builders on the ins and outs of picking door colours Aluminium doors are a great option if you’re looking for an unusual colour. If you want... View Article

Addressing employee burnout through office design

“The mental wellbeing of the workforce remains a key concern for businesses worldwide. While this issue certainly became more prevalent in the initial lockdowns of the pandemic, it has remained a priority for both employers and employees as it becomes... View Article

The benefits of offsite manufacture for self-builders

Any structural method created in a factory away from the building site comes under the bracket of offsite manufacture. Offsite manufacture is a broad term covering a number of options, namely,  timber frame, SIPs (structural insulated panel systems) and oak... View Article

Register now to save your place for Spacetherm Toolbox Talk

Friday 28th July at 10 AM An overview of the practical application of the Spacetherm range of high performance aerogel insulation systems, their performance benefits, and best practice for site installations. This webinar covers the following topics: Spacetherm Product Overview... View Article

CaberMDF, a reliable all rounder

As the UK’s foremost wood panel product supplier, West Fraser manufactures several grades of CaberMDF to meet the wide variety of demands across the construction and related industries, with these ranging from creating architraves for door surrounds to highly detailed decorative profiles and... View Article

Social Housing (Regulation) Act receives Royal Assent

Comment from social housing lawyers Winckworth Sherwood The long-awaited Social Housing (Regulation) Act received Royal Assent on Thursday. The Act creates a strong regulatory framework and will drive standards to help registered providers deliver a better service to social housing tenants. The... View Article

Protecting lives at home

Independent Expert Witness Assessments for… Damp Condensation Mould Ventilation Adequacy Structural Permeability Circa 4000 independent surveys have delivered root cause data for clients and residents resulting in Better Decision Making and Cost-Effective solutions. Supporting the social housing sector with… Fact... View Article