Joining the dots

Craig and Hilary Joiner had no intention of embarking on a massive building project in the Eastern Highlands – or to spend five years in the planning system – but they went with the flow and reaped the benefits TEXT... View Article

A safe future

As we begin the new year it is certainly not new news that the UK faces a continued and significant threat from international terrorism. There have of course been well published attacks against protected sights across the globe however crowded... View Article

Futurebuild’s Knowledge Programme returns this March

Futurebuild’s renowned Knowledge Programme will return this March and it’s time to get your free entrance ticket. Alongside the main Conference Arena will be two Keynote Stages that offer solutions-focused content delivered by industry-leading partners and associations. The daily sessions... View Article

Fire safety in student accommodation

For students off to university the last thing they will be thinking of will be fire safety. Shared accommodation such as university halls of residence and privately-owned student accommodation is considered vulnerable and much more likely to have a fire,... View Article

New Housing Minister announced in reshuffle

Stuart Andrew has been appointed Housing Minister in the recent Cabinet reshuffle, replacing Cristopher Pincher. As MP for Pudsey, Horsforth and Aireborough, Andrew previously held the roles of Deputy Chief Whip, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Ministry of... View Article

Concealing pipework simply & cost-effectively with Encasement

In any property, whether it’s a new build or a refurbishment project, there are often exposed interior and exterior pipes that need concealing to improve safety or aesthetics. Covering exterior pipework is also common practice to provide protection from accidental... View Article

Golding Homes awarded SHIFT Silver Standard for sustainability

Golding Homes has received a Sustainable Homes Index For Tomorrow (SHIFT) 2021 silver award.  SHIFT is the sustainability standard for the housing sector. The accreditation assesses the environmental footprint of an organisation, recognising projects and achievements that have made an... View Article

Take fire doors to a new level

A recent survey into fire safety in social housing carried out by Housing Management and Maintenance reported that 95% of respondents named fire doors as the most important fire safety product and more than half cited broken fire doors as... View Article

New Manchester student residence reaches topping out stage 

Much needed new accommodation for Manchester’s growing student community developed by Alumno has reached the landmark topping out stage on schedule with the structure of the building now complete. Built on a site south of the city centre previously occupied... View Article

Paving the way forward

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and key SuDS techniques have been a planning requirement for several years now. But the current focus on climate change makes them more important than ever, as Chris Hodson of Interpave, explains With climate change, we... View Article

Dig for victory

A mother and daughter collaboration created a bespoke city pad that shows just how much can be achieved on brownfield sites, even picking up a design award TEXT & IMAGES: EWEN MACDONALD Bristol has long been a trend-setting place. So,... View Article

From ambition to zero: Futurebuild conference is back!

Futurebuild’s renowned Conference Programme with Headline Sponsor, Construction Innovation Hub is back! Join your industry in contributing to the inspiring ideas and action plans needed to achieve a net-zero future. Explore some of the key issues around closing the gap... View Article

Heating controls: a path to energy savings

Effective heating controls are an ever more vital part of an efficient central-heating system. And heating controls manufacturer ESi says it makes huge sense to look more closely at heating control selection. Clever use of controls can help minimise energy... View Article

Positive about the road to becoming negative!

Of course, the subject of sustainability is crucial for developers today and the demands they are now placing on the industry supply chain are ever-changing. Keller Kitchens is at the forefront of the drive for sustainability in the kitchen industry... View Article