NWA enters a new era with rebrand to ‘studioNWA’

Architectural practice NWA is pleased to reveal its rebrand to ‘studioNWA’ reflecting the company’s growth and evolution over the years. As well as the shift in name, the company also has a new logo and website design to complete the... View Article

ROCKWOOL insulates new Homes in Adamstown, Co. Dublin

Hugh McGreevy takes pride in delivering energy efficient homes, constructing to Building Energy Rating (BER) A rating, and to a quality that stands the test of time. ROCKWOOL was invited to present the benefits of NyRock technology, and how the... View Article

Can Resident Management Companies Survive Biodiversity Net Gain?

With new legislation in November, developments will incorporate a mandatory 30-year biodiversity management covenant. With a long-term legal requirement that could see developers penalised for failures, it is important to consider suitable management. There are two management options typically used... View Article

Titon vent range grows to meet market demand

Titon’s recent investment in new tooling and assembly machinery is now coming to fruition with a wider choice of options in its mainline plastic vent ranges. Changes in customer demand since the revision to the Building Regulations last year have meant... View Article

Grab the productivity benefits of lightweight timber systems

Andrew Orriss of the Structural Timber Association (STA) urges housebuilders to continue to invest in timber frames, exploring how the method can meet sustainability demands as well as those of efficiency and productivity. The UK housebuilding industry has faced numerous challenges in recent... View Article

The new Majestic Mansion design from Keller

Illustrating the style of the Dutch masters, with the play between dark and light, and the floral pattern in the wallpaper, the Majestic Mansion design from Keller features warm, dark veneered units with narrow frames. The dark smoked glass doors are designed to create... View Article

Inverted roofs: Why choose Soprema?

Inverted roof systems are a popular choice for flat and low-sloped roofs due to their energy efficiency, moisture resistance and easy installation. Soprema is a leading manufacturer of inverted roof solutions, offering a range of high-quality products, backed by a... View Article

ANOTHER BARNSTORMING PROJECT FROM DESIGNER CONTRACTS

When Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, was invited to get involved in an exclusive rural development of 11 new family homes, it signalled the start of a unique two-year installation project. The just completed development of stunning stone-built... View Article

DLA architecture announces senior promotions

DLA Architecture, a top 100 UK architectural practice, has announced two senior promotions in Leeds and London. Iain Jones has been promoted to become associate director in the Leeds office. Iain, who sits on the CIAT national project task force... View Article

Minister supports review of Welsh rental housing tax

The Welsh Minister for Climate Change, Julie James MS, has supported the need to review the way the private rented sector is taxed Speaking at an event to launch the National Residential Landlords Association’s (NRLA) State of the Welsh Private... View Article

Bathroom technology: A smart choice

Today’s consumers have lived through some of the biggest technological changes in the home since the industrial revolution. Sophie Weston of Geberit looks at the untapped potential in bathroom spaces that housebuilders can offer.  The ‘hotelisation’ of the home has... View Article

Use the right channels to lighten the load

When it comes to specifying drainage channels, there are vital factors that enable a system to meet requirements of a housing development project. Rob Butcher of ACO Water Management looks at the standards that must be upheld from the earliest... View Article

How to specify the right underfloor heating system

As gas boilers are phased out, now is the time to re-think domestic heating, says Richard Bateman, Product Marketing Manager at RWC. By pairing modern heat pumps with underfloor heating, homes can become more efficient, more comfortable, and cheaper to... View Article