Feel the Express Difference

Our showrooms are a key part of the Express Difference. That’s why we spent the first few weeks of 2023 giving all our showrooms the TLC they deserve; upgrading both sites to display our exciting new products in all their... View Article

Make a sharp exit

If a particular development isn’t proceeding as planned, a developer exit loan could get you back on track. Roma Finance’s Steve Smith explains what the loans entail and how they could help you. Whether you’re a first-time developer or highly... View Article

The changing face of roofing

Stephen Makin of Mayan Roofing Systems discusses the changes at the forefront of roofing development which are helping specifiers drive building performance Despite advancements in technology and construction materials, the methods and practices of pitched roofing have remained relatively unchanged... View Article

The Climate Challenge: Taking cement ‘2 Zero’

Will Lavelle of Atkins and Dr Philippa Horton from University of Cambridge discuss the world’s first zero emissions cement trial and the aim of developing net-zero cement for the construction industry. The decarbonisation of the built environment presents a phenomenal... View Article

Comment: Budget concerns

Brian Berry, CEO of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), gives his review of a disappointing spring Budget The first few months of 2023 have been a relatively quiet period politically, far from the ups and downs of last year,... View Article

BEKO PLC APPLIANCE PARTNERS ANNOUNCE UKAA KEY PARTNER STATUS

Beko plc Appliance Partners, the specialist division of Beko plc which offers bespoke home appliance solutions to housebuilders, build-to-rent providers, developers and contractors, have announced that they have recently built upon their longstanding affiliation with The UK Apartment Association (UKAA) by becoming a Key Partner.... View Article

How To Achieve An Industrial Interior Aesthetic

The industrial interior aesthetic has steadily gained traction among design enthusiasts who appreciate the perfect blend of form and function. This distinctive style, inspired by the factories and warehouses of the past, is all about celebrating raw beauty and architectural... View Article

Why sustainable drainage systems are flowing your way

With sustainable drainage systems set to become mandatory for all new developments in England, Dr Netsanet Mebrate, Product Owner for Causeway Flow at Causeway Technologies, discusses their benefits and shares tips for implementation. Following a review into surface water management... View Article

Pipe boxing, maintenance and tenant satisfaction

With the new tenant satisfaction measures (TSM) now in force, maintaining quality standards and completing work within acceptable time frames, has become even more important when planning social housing maintenance, heating improvements and safety upgrades. Although concealing pipework for sprinklers,... View Article

How timber can dovetail into the circular economy

With the construction industry responsible for a third of the world’s total waste, Scott Martin from Mumford & Wood asks when is the sector going to take responsibility The industry’s monumental output of non-biodegradable and often hazardous materials has been... View Article

Building in accessibility

Yola Mealing of Stiltz Homelifts considers how factoring in accessibility at project planning stage delivers the ‘forever home’ that clients are desiring As more homes are reworked for multi-functional living, the opportunity exists to create properties that cater for all... View Article

Testing your metal

With regulation changes and a market still in recovery mode, specifiers and architects looking to utilise metal for roofing and cladding should expect fresh challenges over the coming months, says Simon Walker at SIG Design and Technology As a global... View Article