Fire rated air bricks – custom designed by Vectaire

Vectaire can now offer custom designed Fire Rated Air Bricks to ensure that every installation requirement can be met. The Fire Rated Air Brick range comprise high performance, non-combustible terminals designed for low resistance use with powered mechanical ventilation. The... View Article

Vent-Axia welcomes Awaab’s Law draft guidance

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has welcomed the Government’s recent publication of ‘Awaab’s Law: Draft guidance for social landlords’, following Awaab’s Law being laid out in front of Parliament on 25 June 2025. With phase 1 of the law set... View Article

Cost-effective floors that support tenants

Cost-effective sheet vinyl flooring solutions from Beauflor help social housing providers to deliver supportive environments for their tenants. With 80% of social homes still rented without flooring and growing scrutiny in standards of accommodation for tenants, social housing providers are... View Article

Elegant Evia from Keller

Keller Kitchens has expanded the popular Evia Ultra Matt range by adding new colours from the 2025 Master Collection. For the first time, Evia is available in the full palette of Silk, White, Mist, Loam, Clay, Fossil Grey, Graphite, and Carbon.... View Article

Eco Workshop: Heat & Energy (Saturday 9th August)

Saturday 9th August (10:00 – 16:00). Held at the NSBRC, Swindon Discover what the salespeople won’t always tell you! We’ll dive into everything from heat pumps and solar panels to ventilation systems and building materials – what’s new, what truly... View Article

Placefirst and Strata stengthen partnership

Build-to-rent developer-operator Placefirst, and leading contemporary homebuilder Strata, in a strategic partnership with Auxesia Homes, have announced a second deal under their joint venture to deliver 104 single-family rental homes in Bilborough, Nottingham. The deal reinforces their commitment to building... View Article

Render solutions for Britain’s retrofit challenge

Retrofitting housing stock will continue to remain high on the agenda with local authorities and developers under pressure to improve the energy efficiency and appearance of older social housing. Render systems, particularly when used with external wall insulation, offer a... View Article

Stormwater attenuation systems made easy

Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS), a global leader in corrugated thermoplastic drainage pipes and a specialist in water management systems; has launched an enhanced version of its StormTech Design Tool which allows engineers, designers and other users to quickly and easily... View Article

Overcoming the challenges of retrofitting existing housing stock

Dean Asher, Head of Technical Sales at Polypipe Building Products discusses scalability challenges and the need for standardisation in retrofitting efforts to meet housing targets. Currently, heating the country’s homes accounts for 18% of all UK greenhouse gas emissions, and... View Article

Work starts on 158-homes scheme in Hornsea

Top 10 UK housebuilder Keepmoat is today (21st July) breaking ground on a new site on Rolston Road, Hornsea, which when complete will see the creation of a vibrant new community of 158 high-quality homes. The scheme will be delivered... View Article

Kettle Collective grows team & opens new London studio

International architecture and design studio Kettle Collective has expanded its global team with the appointment of three senior design leaders across architecture, interiors, and landscape. The firm has also strengthened its UK presence with the opening of a new London... View Article

Redcliffe Homes partners with Home Reach

Redcliffe Homes, the award-winning independent housebuilder, has announced a new partnership with national Shared Ownership provider Home Reach to deliver more affordable housing at its Nup End Meadow development in Ashleworth, Gloucestershire. As part of Redcliffe Homes’ commitment to supporting local... View Article