Using infrared technology to detect damp and mould

Damp and mould remain one of the most persistent issues in UK housing. They affect tenant health, damage buildings, and cost landlords millions each year. Thermal imaging is now one of the most effective ways to find hidden problems early... View Article

Light fantastic

Designed around a courtyard to echo local farmsteads, Sarah and Jon Simpkin’s unique new home draws in light from every angle. TEXT DEBBIE JEFFERY IMAGES DOM JONES When Sarah and Jon Simpkin set out to build a new home, it... View Article

Smarter security: HKC launches SecureHub for connected living

For homeowners planning their dream build or renovation, creating a smart, secure and connected home has never been easier. Intruder alarm expert HKC has unveiled SecureHub, its most advanced home security system yet, combining sleek design, smart control and peace... View Article

Improving the standard of flooring in social homes

With Beauflor sheet vinyl, social housing providers can ensure their tenants benefit from a welcoming floor that gives a better standard of living. The positive impacts of providing social tenants with good quality flooring throughout their accommodation are well-documented. Along... View Article

Get ready to be Impressed

Unilin Flooring’s Quick-Step has revamped its Impressive waterproof laminate collection, introducing eight new colours to join existing best-selling patterns. The original Quick-Step Impressive collection was introduced in 2014 as the world’s first waterproof laminate floor. Since its introduction, it has... View Article

Home is where
the hearth is

Percy Doughty explores how ambience shapes modern British homes and how self-builders can craft a truly warm, inviting space. As the nights draw in and temperatures begin to fall, the focus naturally shifts indoors. Across the UK, homeowners are re-evaluating... View Article

Creative colourful cladding

Lisa Grosse at Cedral explores how cladding can improve aesthetics, support thermal performance, and offer weather resistance, sustainability and long-term cost savings for self-builders. Whether you’re planning a transformation or a new build, investing in a beautiful exterior means thinking... View Article

Cardo and Kingston Council welcome new apprentices

Cardo and Kingston Council welcome new apprentices Cardo and the Royal Borough of Kingston Council have welcomed ten new apprentices, celebrating a major step in their partnership. Having taken over a responsive repairs and maintenance contract with Kingston Council in... View Article

Smarter heating for social housing

Phil Ord, Managing Director of Qvantum UK, explains how connected heat pump technology is helping housing associations to cut costs, improve efficiency and stay ahead of regulation. As housing associations look for practical routes to decarbonise and improve building performance,... View Article

The Hill Group acquires land in Hitchin for a further 47 new homes

Award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group has acquired a new site on Gray’s Lane in Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, with plans to deliver a high-quality residential development comprising 47 new homes, including 40% affordable housing. Located immediately south of Hill’s adjacent development on Lucas... View Article

Straw wall panels now a sustainable solution for self-builders

Neil Turner, Technical Manager at Ecological Building Systems, looks at how self-builders are increasingly choosing straw wall panels as a sustainable alternative to traditional construction materials.  “Straw has been utilised as a building material in the UK for thousands of... View Article