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

Office design, trends, and ideas

The way we work has been transformed. While this is mainly due to the restrictions brought about by the pandemic, heightened concerns around the environment and a focus on wellbeing have also brought about significant change. These shifts have directly... View Article

Ofgem new price cap comment

Paul Richards, group director of Customer and Communities at Orbit, said: “The current increases in energy prices is having a widespread impact onto people’s day to day lives, especially for those in low income households. A research report we published... View Article

Populous’ National Speed Skating Oval, Beijing

On the 4th February, the world watched Beijing celebrate the start of the 2022 Winter Olympics as the world’s first dual Olympic city. The only new permanent venue for the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games, the National Speed Skating... View Article

Keeping it in the family

It took blood, sweat and tears for Gill and Tim Denham to transform a derelict 19th century cow barn in County Durham into what is now a stunning five bedroom holiday let TEXT HEATHER DIXON IMAGES DAVE BURTON Perched on... View Article

Victorian value, unlocked

When Amanda and Kevin decided to renovate their Victorian home in south London to provide better space for their family, their chosen architects managed to unlock the home’s full potential and achieved a trouble-free project TEXT ROSEANNE FIELD IMAGES LORENZO... View Article

Are you paying too much for building warranties?

In our experience, developers can be overpaying by more than 30% for their building warranties. With hardening construction and insurance markets, many face difficulties simply arranging insurance or agreeing on terms at a palatable rate. Whilst this isn’t an exhaustive... View Article