HarrisonStevens strengthens senior design team

Landscape Architects and Urban Designers, HarrisonStevens, have announced two key promotions at the Edinburgh-based studio. Liz Leech and Neil Bancroft, both former Senior Landscape Architects, have been named as Associates following successful project wins and a healthy portfolio of work... View Article

Great Design Ideas For Your Small Kitchen

Who doesn’t dream of a huge kitchen, filled with the most modern appliances, where cooking is not a necessity anymore but an enjoyable activity for the whole family?  Unfortunately, for most of us, this is just that, a dream. When... View Article

Parex has launched a new ‘Ex’ advertising campaign

UK leader in construction chemicals, Parex has launched an innovative and eye-catching new ‘Ex’ advertising campaign to highlight the range and benefits of its advanced renders and façade solutions. The goal of the campaign is to cement the company’s reputation,... View Article

Join our CPD webinar: Safe access solutions

Join us Tuesday 29 June at 1:00 pm for our live RIBA accredited CPD seminar ‘SAFE ACCESS ALL AREAS’, hosted by our Specification Manager, Christian Baker-Smith. An Essential Guide to Safe, Practical and Aesthetic Roof, Ceiling, Wall and Floor Access... View Article

Firestopping solutions start with Sika

Navigating the often-complex process of choosing the correct passive fire protection system for a project can be a challenge but thanks to leading speciality chemical manufacturer Sika, specifiers can take advantage of a range of in-house support services including product... View Article

Urgent action demanded to boost delivery of new homes

The Government needs to take urgent action to significantly increase the number of housing developments being granted planning permission if it wants to hit its target of 300,000 new homes a year, new research by leading planning consultancy Lichfields highlights... View Article

Top Decorating Ideas for Small Living Rooms

Having a small living room needn’t be a big deal, but if you are looking forward to inviting people more often or are thinking about growing your family, you may be already thinking about tearing some walls down. Well, we... View Article

Summer is the best time to replace your radiators

It’s easy to forget about your radiators if they are working just fine. And why would you worry when they are one of the most reliable appliances in your home? Radiators (as boilers) can last for years and years without... View Article

Adding bathroom wellness to your offer

The shower toilet is one of the most innovative products in the modern bathroom and can provide housebuilders with the opportunity to optimise their offering by adding a touch of luxury to their projects.  With a range of Geberit shower... View Article

Brick bonds and patterns with Eurobrick systems

Constructing a brick building using traditional methods may not always be possible and one of the key benefits of using a brick slip system is the versatility and speed of delivery it offers. The end finish is virtually indistinguishable from... View Article

Rising costs drive UK inflation rate to double in April

Over the course of the pandemic, house prices have seen their sharpest rise in 5 years as a result of the Treasury’s stamp duty extended holiday, promoting a surge in home purchasing, particularly during April.  The Office of National Statistics... View Article