The perils of inexperience in heat network maintenance

Employing non-specialist contractors to maintain heat networks is problematic, argues Steve Morris of Insite Energy. Unless correctly monitored and maintained, heat networks become less efficient over time. A host of serious problems can result, including higher energy costs. This can... View Article

Tackling greenwash

James Tucker, CEO at Twenty7Tec, explores how the housebuilding sector will be affected by new regulations from the FCA designed to tackle ‘greenwash.’ As green initiatives for consumers increase sector-wide, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently announced its plans to... View Article

First footing

The Tile Association says that consumer interest in floor tiles as a stylish as well as hygienic, durable and even sustainable finish for domestic properties has never been stronger, and explains some of the options The market is driven by... View Article

CaberMDF – the trade’s choice for indoor joinery

CaberMDF Trade and CaberMDF Trade MR, from the West Fraser range, are lightweight, medium density fibreboard panels which have been developed for applications where the end design is important, such as for shop-fitting and caravan manufacture – the Trade MR... View Article

What can Gove deliver?

Patrick Mooney, housing consultant and news editor of Housing, Management & Maintenance magazine asks what can Michael Gove hope to deliver on new housebuilding? Trying to keep up to date with Government policies for new housebuilding can be a thankless... View Article

An electrified future

David Abernethie from Sevadis discusses the electric vehicle charging outlook for the housebuilder and developer sector and delves into how a collaborative approach is best practice in an ever-evolving industry As the nation steers towards a net zero future, the... View Article

The Possibility of Origin Bi-Fold Doors

The power of bi-fold doors to transform properties should not be underestimated. Whether it’s to serve as a gorgeous gateway to a garden, to invite in an abundance of light in an extension or create a sense of space in... View Article

Why fire doors need protection

Mike Sutcliffe from Vanquish Hardware protection discusses why fire rated hardware needs protection; what that protection looks like, and what housebuilders and developers need to look out for Fire doors and fire rated hardware such as locks, latches, hinges, door... View Article

SIEGENIA ALU: The basis for big ideas and more freedom in design

With aluminium a growing trend, particularly in commercial projects, SIEGENIA’s hardware opens up options for impressively large windows. With its lightness and optimised design, the ALU 5200 tilt-and-turn system fulfils all demands for modern fabrication and architecture coupled with durability.... View Article

Singular™ by Ideal Standard and Armitage Shanks

When it comes to commercial washrooms, there are a lot of factors for architects and specifiers to consider. Whether in a hotel, leisure facility, office or public space, today’s washrooms should be hygienic, sustainable, and accessible – all while featuring... View Article

All change, again

Brian Berry, CEO of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) discusses the turbulent politics of recent months, and considers how the events will affect SME housebuilders. What a difference a few months makes! In my October article I wrote that... View Article

Mitigate onsite risks with offsite solutions

Following a recent survey conducted by Housebuilder & Developer (which found that 58% of readers cited health and safety as their organisation’s most important concern), Philip Pointon of Saint-Gobain Off-Site Solutions looks at how offsite manufacturing can mitigate onsite risks.... View Article

T-T Ready Sump preformed Benching

Construction of a Sewage Pumping Station is no easy task and is fraught with difficulties. Often the design contains a selection of chambers, some deeper than others and with very little in terms of design tolerance. Completing the main wet... View Article

Limitless Possibilities: Origin Bi-Fold Doors in Your Home

Whether you’re looking to create a gorgeous gateway to your garden, invite in an abundance of light into your extension, or improve the usable space in your home; Origin’s long-established Bi-Fold Door system is the key to transforming your property.... View Article