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

Are you being smart with your electrical installations?

With consumer demand and government requirements driving latest technology in the residential sector, Pascal Stutz, CEO of Legrand, discusses how choosing the right partner can make the smart home journey more simple. Innovation and product development are driving the new build... View Article

Duravit No.1 design that is ideal for any bathroom

Introducing the new Duravit No.1 complete bathroom series; that works well in both a minimalistic and contemporary setting. This is a compact and comprehensive product range that is excellent value for money within in the entry-level segment. This is an... View Article

Eventim Apollo’s stage refurbishment by Harlequin

Last year the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith went through a complete stage refurbishment plus additional custom stage building with Harlequin Floors. The Eventim Apollo, formerly the Hammersmith Apollo, is one of the UK’s largest original theatres. Designed in the Art... View Article

VORTICE is shouting about the new LINEO QUIET

Due to the popularity of the LINEO in-line fan, VORTICE is expanding the range by 43 new models including quiet and energy saving versions. The new LINEO range is the ventilation equivalent of a Swiss army knife, designed to offer... View Article

Safe Secure Protector

In mental rehabilitation settings – prisons or specialist mental healthcare – showers should meet standards of decency and assist in the delivery of care; providing safe and comfortable warm water for hygiene and wellbeing, whilst discouraging patients from intentional harm,... View Article