Ardex takes up majority stake in wedi

Ardex continues to grow: the Witten-based construction chemicals specialist is taking up a majority shareholding in wedi GmbH, a leading manufacturer of system solutions for high-quality wet room solutions domiciled in Emsdetten – it is the largest acquisition in the... View Article

Ventura Design scoops major international interiors award

Ventura Design has scooped a major interiors award for the design of a three-bedroom penthouse apartment in Dublin. Awarded for the best design for a living space across Europe, Ventura picked up the ‘Living Space Europe’ prize for its design... View Article

Making Sure Your DIY Project Goes Smoothly

If you’re embarking on a DIY project in your home, then you should know it can be a messy and chaotic time.  Additionally, everybody is prone to at least some level of human error. Still, depending on the nature of... View Article

Partnership to deliver 68 new homes for Bartley Green

Lovell Partnerhips is proud to announce its latest development with the Birmingham Municipal Housing Trust (BMHT), to create affordable housing and open market residential dwellings on Monmouth Road, adjacent to Senneleys Park, in Bartley Green. The new development, named Senneley’s... View Article

Tips for choosing the right contractor

By Ritchie Clapson CEng MIStructE, propertyCEO One of the significant differences between a refurbishment project and a small-scale development is the step up from having a jobbing builder to working with a main contractor. But how can you make sure... View Article

Weaving a new chapter into an old story

Rebecca and Matthew McCloskey have succeeded in transforming a former weaving factory into a modern family home, in a 15 year journey that required patience and flexibility TEXT JESS UNWIN IMAGES REBECCA MCCLOSKEY AND MATTHEW BISHOP It was a case... View Article

Big ideas for small spaces at Grand Designs Live

Grand Designs Live launches Great British Box Room Competition, sponsored by Crown Paints Every house has one – and they seem to be a uniquely British aspect to home design: The Box Room. More often than not this small room... View Article

Barratt Homes to transform disused land in Leith

Housebuilder to build two new five-star developments in the area, creating 60 jobs and over £36m in GVA Derelict brownfield land in Leith is set to be transformed into two new five-star housing developments thanks to Barratt Homes. The UK’s... View Article

Pump up the volume

Donna-Marie Evans of LG Electronics explains why heat pumps are the right choice for UK housebuilders and homeowners to comply with the Future Homes Standard, and tackles some myths With recent announcements from the Government about the decarbonisation of heating... View Article

Reducing flue risk

It’s easy to overlook the importance of chimney and flue design, says Dennis Milligan of the British Flue and Chimney Manufacturers Association, explaining some of the basic rules to bear in mind When constructing a new dwelling, the route of... View Article

Efficiency Tips For Modern Builders

The construction industry has faced a challenging year, and things look set to get even harder over the coming months.  The UK is set to miss its house building targets significantly, and demand is high for both housebuilders and contractors... View Article

New Underfloor Swing Drive certified to IP 69

By constantly improving their products, record uk has achieved a new standard for underfloor drives with the new record C 127 X SU OFFSET – IP class 69 certified. Designed to operate even under full load record’s C 127 X... View Article