Offsite gets another chance

Dr Jonathan Evans of metal envelope supplier Ash & Lacy gives a counter view to the consensus on offsite, saying that in the push towards MMC there is a strong case for some key design elements remaining onsite 20 years... View Article

Protecting decorative projecting brickwork

Projecting brickwork is a popular design feature on masonry building envelopes. However, the resulting inconsistent cavity depths can add complexity when ensuring structures’ passive fire protection – Graham Laws of Siderise Insulation explains more, and describes solutions Masonry finishes have... View Article

Newton expands the HydroBond waterproofing system

Newton Waterproofing, the UK’s leading independent designers and suppliers of guaranteed waterproofing systems, has expanded its range of HydroBond products to offer an even wider range of waterproofing solutions to its nationwide customer base. Defined as ‘Type A’ barrier waterproofing... View Article

What makes Bristan brilliant?

EASY TO FIT BAR SHOWERS Bar shower installation, servicing and replacement is a breeze with our award-winning Wallmount 12 fixing kit. KITCHEN TAPS THAT KEEP IT SIMPLE Our patented Easyfit technology makes or simple installations and tap replacements. HIGHLY ADAPTABLE... View Article

British Woodworking Federation 2021 Awards shortlist revealed

This year’s shortlist for the prestigious British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards has been revealed. This will be the 13th year of the BWF Awards, which celebrate outstanding achievement, skills, and talent from across the UK woodworking and joinery sector. Helen Hewitt,... View Article

A construction revolution

With Brexit closing the doors on many highly-skilled workers, Paul Richards of Aquarian Cladding Systems discusses the struggle to bring young people into the industry and why MMC techniques can provide a solution It’s no secret that the construction industry... View Article

Repositioning rain gardens

Charlotte Markey of Polypipe Civils & Green Urbanisation says rain gardens will be key to meeting the changes to water management in the new Environment Bill While traditional rain gardens have long been an accepted element of sustainable drainage systems... View Article

A sound solution

Considering the impact of wastewater in building acoustic performance As the world continues to get noisier, building designers, specifiers and contractors have an increased responsibility to consider acoustics in their projects. However, current standards offer vague recommendations and little guidance... View Article

Draks’ dream walk-in wardrobes

With quality, beautiful “storage” always making the top ten in the list of what homebuyers look for – and moan about the lack of – housebuilders and designers are increasingly specifying walk-in wardrobes. The beauty here is that they do not have... View Article

Vent-Axia welcomes Housing Ombudsman’s report on damp and mould

Leading British ventilation manufacturer, Vent-Axia is committed to improving public health by improving indoor air quality (IAQ) through ventilation, so welcomes the Housing Ombudsman’s report ‘Spotlight on Damp and Mould. It’s not lifestyle’. The report calls for landlords to take... View Article

VELFAC composite glazing – specify with confidence

VELFAC aluminium / timber glazing delivers both distinctive style and exceptional performance – adding value to every home you build. Our high performance windows and doors need careful specification to ensure all benefits are fully realised, and we provide the... View Article

BLANCO’s showroom training back on!

Now that most doors are back open again, BLANCO is running bespoke customer training programmes in the impressive showroom at the UK headquarters in St Albans.  Of course, these programmes can also be held remotely, or at a customer’s premises depending on... View Article