4 Essential Steps To A Successful Building Project

A successful building project is a construction initiative completed within the agreed budget, schedule, and scope while meeting quality and safety standards. It is a project delivered with minimal disruptions and delays and meets the needs and expectations of all... View Article

Theben LUXORliving is the complete Smart Home solution

Lighting and heating control saves you energy and ensures comfort. This is LUXORliving. Control everything in every room of your property: by a switch, a tablet, your phone or by voice control.  LUXORplay lets you control the lights or set... View Article

Vent-Axia Launches Net Zero Retrofit Solution for Social Housing

Vent-Axia, the leader in low carbon ventilation, has launched its Net Zero Retrofit Solution to help social housing providers meet carbon targets. The range has been specifically developed to provide increased ventilation whilst minimising unnecessary heat loss through heat recovery... View Article

Senior promotion tops year of growth for GT3 interiors team

The interior architecture team at award-winning practice GT3 Architects has capped an impressive year of growth with a new senior appointment. Charlotte Stone has been promoted to the role of senior interior architectural designer, working alongside associate director Michael Simpson as... View Article

Building Control – For the future

In November, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) released the Building Control Inspector Competency Framework consultation, the outcomes of this important consultation will affect all building control professionals working in English Local Authorities, Approved Inspectors and Building Control Approvers. From... View Article

Future-roofing

With a global gas supply crunch, issues with renewables and strong demand pushing up energy prices, the energy efficient design of roofing and insulation is vitally important for homeowners, as Lisa Grosse from Cedral explains In 2025, The Future Homes... View Article

The most common issues with new-build properties

Buying a property is a significant investment, so you’d expect your new home to be free of faults. Unfortunately, issues are evident in new-build homes, and these can range from minor issues like cracks in the walls to major complications... View Article

Technology as a smart solution for housebuilders

The modern consumer has experienced more technological advancements in the home in recent years than before the Industrial Revolution. Tapping into this potential is at the top of most housebuilder lists as innovative technology is incorporated into new builds across... View Article

Pendock’s bespoke casings – made to measure

Decorative architectural casings and enclosure solutions have been Pendock’s area of specialism for more than three decades, combining the key attributes of aesthetics and practicality to effectively conceal structural elements and building services. Since the company was formed in 1987,... View Article

Gilberts helps protect Government

The Government is investing in a series of hubs to better deliver public services as part of its levelling up strategy, and drive to improve resilience, productivity and efficiency. One of the first to become operational is Fletton Quays in... View Article

BAL Micromax3 ECO: performance, control, sustainability

With all the qualities of BAL Micromax2, the new BAL Micromax3 ECO grout delivers enhanced product performance, improved useability and added eco-benefits. Available from 6th March, BAL Micromax3 ECO grout provides everything an architect or specifier needs for a perfect... View Article

Sheffield steel

Kitchen thieves, a collapsing roof, and then a pandemic would be enough to make anyone throw in the towel on a renovation project, but Suzanne and David Williamson are made of sterner stuff TEXT & IMAGES HEATHER DIXON The Williamsons... View Article