Water neutrality can’t be an afterthought

Adam Dean from SDS raises the challenging question of reducing our water footprint and dives into the concept of water neutrality Are you familiar with the concept of water neutrality? The chances are, like most people, the term ‘carbon neutral’... View Article

Moisture management

Unmanaged excess subfloor moisture is the leading cause of floor failure and frequently results in delays to projects, major inconvenience and expense when remedial work is required. Stephen Boulton at F. Ball and Co provides crucial advice to guard against... View Article

Getting into the groove of decking

From designing an outdoor play or dining area to a nature reserve or urban development, carefully planned landscaping – including decking – has a role to play. Laura Qualters from Marley discusses Decking continues to be a popular way of... View Article

Home Styling: Make room for relaxation

While you may already know how you want your kitchen and bathroom to look, the crucial space that is the living room can be more tricky to conceptualise. Interior designer Claire Rendall of Berkeley Place provides some styling tips Living... View Article

Durkan signs Hatfield housing deal to deliver 87 new homes

Durkan, a leading London and Home Counties homebuilder, will deliver 87 new homes in Hatfield following the exchange of contracts with Hertfordshire County Council and Danes Educational Trust – with agreement facilitating multiple new facilities for Onslow St Audrey’s School... View Article

LGA responds to DLUHC social housing regulation bill announcement

Responding to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities announcement that ‘Ofsted-style’ inspections and unlimited fines will be introduced for failing social landlords, Cllr David Renard, housing spokesperson for the Local Government Association, said: “The vast majority of social... View Article

Live webinar – Spacetherm Toolbox Talk

Friday the 10th of June at 10am | Register now to join Register now to save your place for our forthcoming 30-minute webinar, “Spacetherm Toolbox Talk”, which takes place on the 10th June at 10 AM UK time. This webinar... View Article

In the Safest Hands – the new Optitherm from HORNE

The year following its launch to market, the Optitherm thermostatic clinical handwashing tap from Horne won the coveted Building Better Healthcare (BBH) Award (Best Interiors Product). A modular unit, it is a combined thermostatic mixing valve, a warm water tap... View Article

Case Study: The Gilbert & One Lackington, London

Designed as a private members club, in 1930, by Frederick Gould and Giles Gilbert Scott, designer of the iconic British red telephone box, Citygate House has been lovingly restored to its former glory and returned to its original name, The... View Article

Digital tools provide thread of fire safety information

Ensure the long-term fire safety of your building’s envelope with Siderise digital tools Property owners and managers have a key part to play in reducing the fire risk of their building’s structure, external walls and common parts. A crucial aspect... View Article

Sectional garage doors with Secured by Design

With increasing numbers of homeowners using their garages for storage or converting them into leisure areas and additional living space, safety and security is high on the list of priorities. Hörmann UK offer the ideal solution as their automated sectional... View Article