Slip into 2023 in style

Jemma Ison of Keystone Group (who also supports technical specification for IG Masonry Support) explains how brick slip products can bring sustainability and style to building projects both large and small Innovative construction techniques are an enabler to a more... View Article

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Futurebuild for net zero

Futurebuild (ExCel London March 7 – 9) is doubling down on its sustainability goals with a promise to bring inspiring ideas on how the industry can reach net zero, with “innovative solutions and knowledge sharing” Now in its 17th year,... View Article

Pump down the volume

With heat pumps becoming adopted as the realistic low carbon solution by more housebuilders as the Future Homes Standard looms, lower noise and sleeker aesthetics are coming to the fore as the goals to aim for. James Parker reports The... View Article

Wichelstowe fields forever

Labelled “South West England’s boldest new housing development,” Wichelstowe has recently grown to more than 4,000 homes. The council developer and Barratt tell Jack Wooler about this latest modular expansion to what is already a mammoth scheme A new development –... View Article

Make your mark with Sonify by Zentia

Put your personal stamp on acoustic ceiling systems. Leading UK ceiling manufacturers Zentia are proud to launch Sonify, a pioneering discontinuous acoustic ceiling solution that allows architects to unleash their creativity on every project. Utilising the latest technology, Sonify by... View Article

Top 3 Rainscreen Cladding Systems

Whilst Rainscreen Cladding is often a primary aesthetic feature, metal rainscreen systems are far from a one-size-fits-all solution. But there are some ‘standard’ systems that appear to be more popular than others. Interlocking Secret-Fix Cassette Rainscreen Cladding The Benefits of... View Article

BIG Completes First Building in South America

After four years of construction, IQON rises 130 m making it the tallest building in the Ecuadorian capital Quito – a city with one of the highest elevations in the world. Traditionally a city of dense low-rise buildings, the skyline of Quito was... View Article

Luceco’s LuxBay Ultra!

LuxBay Ultra is the latest luminaire to join the industrial offering from Luceco, designed for use in “Super Shed” distribution centres. The high specification, performance LED luminaire provides bespoke optics to maximise spacings for high level and racking applications as... View Article

Gove abandons 300,000 homes target

Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove has confirmed that the Government’s previous target of building 300,000 homes a year by 2025 is now ‘advisory’ only. In a letter to MPs, Gove argued the planning system is “not working as it should.”... View Article

Norcros Adhesives appoints new managing director

Norcros Adhesives, the market leading manufacturer of tiling adhesives, grouts and surface preparation products, has announced the appointment of Simon Poë as its new Managing Director. Simon has joined the team in November, having most recently been the Managing Director... View Article

Interface Is a Carbon Neutral Enterprise

Sustainability Leader Is First in Flooring Industry Certified as a Carbon Neutral Enterprise Across Entire Global Business, Products, and Value Chain Interface, Inc. (NASDAQ: TILE), a worldwide commercial flooring enterprise and global leader in sustainability, has announced that it is... View Article

Building for 2050

Building for 2050 is the UK Government’s evidenced-based report on the drivers and barriers involved in the large-scale construction and take-up of low cost, low carbon housing Business and Energy Minister Lord Callanan said: “Making the UK’s homes more energy... View Article

Schöck expertise for semicircular balcony detailing

LISTEN HERE The Triptych Bankside development at 185 Park Street, in Southwark, adjacent to the Tate Modern and the Globe Theatre is nearing completion. This three tower, mixed-use development, will provide creative workspace in a ten-storey building sitting alongside two... View Article