Concealment reduces risk of door closer damage

Renowned for its ability to assure a clean, unhindered appearance to doors and interiors, Samuel Heath’s Powermatic controlled, concealed door closer is used extensively in flats, apartments and HMOs throughout the social housing sector thanks to the safety, reliability and... View Article

Electricity substation now a carbon neutral family home

Located on the moorland of Cornwall, a 12-metre tall stone building, originally an electricity substation, had been abandoned since the 1960s. Damp had taken its toll and the building had fallen into a state of disrepair. Cornish couple, Abi and... View Article

Architects, rg+p promote pair to Senior Leadership Team

Two architects from the thriving London studio of multi-disciplinary practice, rg+p have been promoted to its senior leadership team. Victoria Torres, a specialist in social housing, student accommodation and build-to-rent, and Nuno Mota, skilled in major project delivery and luxury... View Article

A NEW HOME FOR LIGNACITE

Wednesday 22nd February 2023 — Leading block manufacturer, Lignacite, has launched a brand-new website, packed with fresh interactive features, accessible content and enhanced functionality. Designed to meet the needs of a wide range of customers – including architects, specifiers, housebuilders,... View Article

Understanding home part exchange when buying a new build

Moving house can be an extremely stressful and expensive process. You’ll need to spend big on solicitors to make sure everything is legally binding. You’ll need to suffer the uncertainty that comes between making an offer and completing on a... View Article

Why and When Should Landlords Get EICR Testing Done?

An Electrical Installation Condition Report or EICR in short is an official document that contains information and important details regarding the concerned building/structure’s electrical lines and installations. This report is created by a qualified electrical inspector, after conducting all their... View Article

ADF White Paper: Fire Safety & Project Accountability

The Grenfell Tower fire was the most devastating single event to occur in the UK’s built environment since World War 2. In its aftermath, various pledges and proposals have been put forward by the Government to try and redress failings... View Article

Installing solar PV with enhanced safety

Marley’s new solar connector enclosure, ArcBox, is designed to further drive safety standards as the number of solar PV installations surge in the wake of the Part L regulation changes. As solar PV installations escalate, it is important that the... View Article

M-AR Offsite joins new trade body – Make UK Modular

Offsite specialist contractor M-AR has become a member of the UK’s modular housing trade body, Make UK Modular, as part of its mission to drive Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) into the mainstream and provide continued support for the industry... View Article