Cladding colour trends

Looking at colour choices for the facades of a residential property or development, Lisa Grosse from Cedral looks at current trends which clients are buying into  The science of how different colours in our surroundings make an impact on how... View Article

The shape of water efficiency

Tom Reynolds from the Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) highlights the increasing urgency for a focus on water efficiency in new builds and retrofits Water is rarely out of the headlines these days. Whether it’s about water companies and the issues... View Article

Thinking outside the box

Danesch Missaghian from Rundum Meir UK explains why bespoke garage doors enable specifiers to take a different, more creative approach to the design of the garage and building as a whole With residential garages being a common sight in many... View Article

Why specify PMMA liquid technology?

Gary Hemmings, managing director of WestWood Liquid Technologies, explains how PMMA technology is meeting the need for more aesthetic and durable waterproofing across multiple applications.   Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) liquid-applied systems were first developed by chemists in 1928 and have been... View Article

The golden path to safety

Dean Asher from Polypipe Building Products offers some pointers for industry on how best to ensure it is complying with the Building Safety Act’s requirements, particularly the golden thread’s new responsibilities for design, build and maintenance Many in the industry... View Article

Modular methods of construction

Is modular construction the missing jigsaw piece needed to solve the UK’s housing crisis? HKR Architects’ Ayna Azhigali says it is, and that aesthetics need not be an issue We are all acutely aware of the housing crisis that the... View Article

Finding a new groove

As a prominent adaptive reuse scheme on the Grand Union Canal in West London, The Gramophone Works sees Studio RHE employing modern timber technology to create a healthy work environment which also sustains the former record label HQ’s vibrant spirit.... View Article

REVEALED: The Dulux Colour of the Year 2024

For 21 years, Dulux has been keeping the world of design on tenterhooks with the reveal of its highly anticipated Colour of the Year. Always on-trend yet practical, Dulux colour experts and international design professionals delve into the global mood... View Article

Sourcing heritage style products the modern way

Thanks to Building Superstore, contractors no longer have to wait an age for the heritage style products they need. The online builders’ merchant can offer short lead times and fast deliveries on a wide range of solutions for period buildings and... View Article

The Guide to BS 5422:2023 is here

The ROCKWOOL Guide to BS 5422:2023 provides up-to-date specification guidance for the thermal insulation of building services in domestic, non-domestic and commercial buildings. The guide contains a number of changes and additions from the previous edition, including: Pipe diameters now... View Article

HURRY, secure your free* visitor pass

Hello, HOMES UK and Unlock Net Zero Live (22-23 November, ExCeL, London) is designed to help housing and asset management, development and sustainability professionals find the solutions and connections they need to rise to the challenge. Claim your free* ticket... View Article

A Direct Fix system suitable for all building heights

The only Direct Fix External Wall Insulation (EWI) solution that offers a choice of 4 x high performance finish options. The K Systems Direct Fix M External Wall Insulation (EWI) system features the use of mineral wool insulation and is... View Article