Five key tips to make your new kitchen sustainable

Deciding how your new kitchen is going to look can be very exciting but now there is an added expectation – that our design choices should be sustainable. Refurbishing and building can be very costly from an environmental perspective. So... View Article

Ideas & Inspiration: Home offices

With many people now using a mix of home and office working since the pandemic, self-builders are placing the design of home offices right at an even higher priority. Here are some of the latest ideas 1. Warwick Buildings’ Curved... View Article

Raising the roof

When David and Lisa Collins’ circumstances changed, a tired 1960s bungalow in Leeds offered not only the chance to build their dream house, but also gave them the perfect opportunity to move nearer to their daughter TEXT HEATHER DIXON IMAGES... View Article

Drain care or beware

Self-builders face particular challenges when it comes to wastewater drainage options, says David Stagg from Graf UK While the self-build sector proved more resilient than the wider new housebuilding market during Covid, new challenges are making themselves felt. Although there... View Article

Ask the Expert: Connecting with the outside

Considering bifold or sliding doors for your self-build or renovation project? Matt Higgs from Kloeber answers some of the key questions to help ensure you choose the right glazed doors for your home It’s not surprising that bifold and sliding... View Article

Faster, safer, building evacuations with Advanced dynamic safety signage

Fire and life safety systems manufacturer, Advanced, has extended its emergency https://www.netmagmedia.co.uk/news/faster-safer-bui…c-safety-signage/lighting range with Dynamic Safety Signage (DSS) – proven to make building evacuations faster and safer. In emergency situations, lack of information and confusion mean people often make poor... View Article

Newton Waterproofing shortlisted for two prestigious award schemes

Newton Waterproofing, the UK’s leading independent designers and suppliers of guaranteed waterproofing systems, has been shortlisted in two prestigious award schemes. The company’s leading product range and commitment to sustainability secured Newton’s finalist spot at the London Construction Awards, being... View Article

Beautifully designed. Created for longevity

LISTEN HERE Elisa™ launches Antonella™ premium tap collection New luxury taps now available from premium British bathroom brand Designed to complement the Elisa™ Emilie™ and Rosa™ modular mixer shower collection Range includes single lever pillar and wall mixer taps, plus... View Article

CAN Reveals Design for Chongqing Yuelai TOD Development

Hong Kong-based architectural and design firm CAN is excited to reveal the design for Chongqing Yuelai TOD Project, bridging the boundaries of ecology and arts for a mixed-use development. The firm is delivering the masterplanning and architectural design for the development... View Article

Navigating the trickle vent conundrum

Stuart Judge, managing director of Tradelink, explains what the new Part F of the Building Regulations means for window installers… Trickle vents in windows have long been used in the background as a means of complying with Part F of the... View Article

Window Openings: What Are The Types & Options?

A home is never complete without windows. Natural light may enter a space more efficiently thanks to them. They make it possible for residents to take in views of the surrounding area. Additionally, they maintain the home’s cross-ventilation. As a... View Article

Tips on Selecting Linear Actuator for Window Automation

In recent years, the demand for window automation systems has risen as the popularity of automated household systems and smart homes has increased throughout the globe. Linear windows may be closed and opened automatically depending on the light entering the... View Article

How Does A Remortgage work?

A remortgage is the process of moving your home’s existing mortgage to one with a new lender. Remortgaging could help you save money if you weigh up the fees involved with the savings you could make. Here’s how it works. ... View Article

Digital tools offer record of passive fire protection measures

Digital inspection and product traceability tools enable developers to verify and evidence the quality of passive fire protection installations, ensuring safer properties in the long term. Elements such as cavity barriers and firestops play a crucial role in the long-term... View Article

Digital tools ensure ongoing passive fire safety

Digital tools not only help architects to ensure the solutions they design are carried out and handed over accurately, but that clear communication is upheld between each stage Accurate and accessible construction product data is crucial at all stages of... View Article