Jackon is ‘Future Homes ready’ at Futurebuild

Stand: H50 At Futurebuild this year JACKON will be promoting the fact that it is Future Homes ready. The company’s building systems are ready for the rigorous new u-value targets for new-builds, when these come into effect in 2025 as... View Article

It’s good to share

GEZE UK has made donations to three local charities as part of their focus on Corporate Social Responsibility. A total of £1,820.00 was shared between St Giles Hospice, Lichfield Foodbank and the Pathway Project – a charity that supports adults,... View Article

Fireproof balconies

Fire safety in residential multi-occupancy buildings is a key issue of our times. We spoke to Richard Izzard of AliDeck to find out more about successful fire safety remediation of balconies. Leaseholders and building owners up and down the country... View Article

Prioritising air quality

John Moss of EnviroVent looks at the issue of ventilation in social housing and how we may be failing a generation by not addressing it properly. Now the lockdown restrictions have been removed, employees, school pupils and social housing professionals are... View Article

Installing trust

Adrian Pavey of Nationwide Windows and Doors argues that social housing professionals need to think about more than just the final product. It’s easy for installation companies who work in the private sector to have a tunnel-vision approach of focusing... View Article

Put cladding to the test

As members of the Centre for Window and Cladding Technology (CWCT), Aneira Beament of Ash & Lacy discusses standard test methods for rainscreen cladding systems. In recent years, the construction industry has stepped up its scrutiny of testing, quality, certification... View Article

The importance of boiler specification

Martyn Bridges of Worcester Bosch outlines the future of safety and sustainability in the boiler market. Over the last 20 to 30 years, boilers have become extremely safe appliances to have in your home, particularly since the advent of Condensing... View Article

What is Construction Finance & When Is It Used?

Businesses often need access to funding for one reason or another and it is important to be aware of what your option are. One type of funding that is common for construction companies and those that have high ongoing costs... View Article

7 Bedroom Essentials You Should Buy in 2022 and Beyond

How do you make a bedroom that is both attractive and comfortable? Is it possible to find furniture and accent pieces that will be aesthetically pleasing without sacrificing comfort and functionality?  The bedroom is a private sanctuary that may be... View Article

How to Organise your Workshop?

A workspace that’s not properly organised is unlikely to be a productive one. You’ll spend more time looking for tools than you do using them – and you’ll be at greater risk of accidents if there are loose spanners, saw-blades... View Article

New build homes must offer gigabit wi-fi access

A technical consultation on offering all new homes access to high-speed wi-fi has been announced by the government. Currently, more than two-thirds of premises have access to gigabit-capable networks, up from one in ten back in 2019 with the government aiming for... View Article

SOM-Designed “Breathing” Building Opens in Shenzhen

Building on Skidmore, Owings & Merrill’s (SOM) tradition of innovative engineering, the design for a bank’s new headquarters incorporates a distinctive external diagrid that significantly reduces solar gain. Inside, responsive solar shading technology and natural airflow enhance staff wellbeing. SOM... View Article