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

Unsightly pipe work covered easily by UK Boxings

UK Boxings’ decorative casings and boxing products have been used by housing associations and local authorities for more than 20 years to hide fire sprinkler, heating system and boiler pipework to help reduce time on site and save money. Manufactured... View Article

George Barnsdale marks London Fashion Week with its “green edit”

George Barnsdale, based in Lincolnshire, is celebrating this year’s London Fashion Week with a nod to the principles of Chanel’s Róisín Pierce who champions “a return to slower more considered practice and advocating for sustainability through zero waste construction techniques”. Having supplied Chanel’s flagship... View Article

In search of space

A growing family in a London conservation area sought the help of an architect close to home to help them expand their modest property for the long-term, having caught the extension bug on an earlier project TEXT TOM BODDY IMAGES... View Article

Parkside Strengthens Team

Parkside has strengthened its team with the appointment of three experienced specification consultants. As it continues growth in the commercial tile market, Parkside is welcoming four new team members ready to work with architects, contractors, interior designers and developers across... View Article

Common Plumbing Leaks and How to Detect Them

Plumbing problems are most common in clogged toilets and drains, leaky pipes and faucets, running toilets, low water pressure, and water heater issues. With all these issues, a different solution is required. Most people have no idea how plumbing is... View Article