Specifying hardwood timber doorsets

The objective is to enthuse and inform architects about specifying hardwood internal and external doors, it also includes information about Passivhaus doors. Seminars last an hour and count for double points for architects and architectural assistants. The CPD is full... View Article

In pursuit of peace

By having their own ‘forever’ house built on the grounds of the long-standing family home in the village of Dinnington, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, Alison and Jonathan Berry have found peace, in all senses of the word TEXT JAYNE DOWLE... View Article

Mulberry’s MMC first with off-site roofing

Mulberry Homes has made its first foray into the world of modern methods of construction (MMC) with a hybrid approach that combines an off-site roofing solution with traditional brick-and-mortar builds. A collaboration with Roofspace Solutions will see 37 i-Roof™️ units... View Article

Fassa receive two new certifications for Steel Frame System

Always striving for excellence, leading Italian render manufacturer, Fassa Bortolo, can now announce that two of its Fassatherm Mechanical Plus (Steel Frame) cycles have received KIWA BDA certifications. A trusted and established testing body within the UK construction arena, KIWA... View Article

ASK THE EXPERT: benefits of solar PV for housebuilders

  Stuart Nicholson, Roof Systems Director at Marley, speaks to Housebuilder & Developer magazine on the increasing demand for Solar – exploring the benefits for housebuilders, and discussing why renewable solutions are the future. Currently, of the 200,000 new homes... View Article

Understanding inheritance tax and property

Inheritance tax can be a touchy subject. Some see it as just another tax, but others think it’s unfair that, after a lifetime of paying taxes, their hard-earned assets could still go to HMRC. Whatever the case, there are several... View Article

Safe roof access & smoke ventilation for flat roofs

Join us on Friday 28th April 2023 @ 9.30am – 10.30am, for our live RIBA accredited CPD seminar ‘ACCESS ALL AREAS’ – Roof Access and Natural Smoke Ventilation for Flat Roofs. Gain exclusive information on managing safe access, fire safety,... View Article

Protecting Your Income As A Construction Worker

Working in a self-employed capacity carries a wide range of benefits. You’re able to work on whatever projects you choose, and at the end of the day, you’re your own boss. However, it’s not all plain sailing – self-employed individuals... View Article

Make the natural choice

As a floor that’s natural and renewable, cork is a sustainable choice. Yet, there is a lot more to cork’s green story. Granorte manufacturers cork floors and other products in Portugal, where it has been finding new ways to use... View Article

Nautical Navy elegance from Keller

Keller Kitchens has embraced the freedom of the seas with a new Nautical Navy scheme. The island in navy blue, combined with the tall wall units in the new Ribbonwood grooved veneer in warm walnut, give the design contrast while the T-shape of... View Article

A green gift for mum & dad

Octogenarians Keith and Ann Lewis’ new home was not just a labour of love, but a real family affair, with the couple engaging the services of their son and daughter-in-law to create a self-build that combines barn-inspired architecture with ecology-friendly... View Article