A new lease of life

When David and Martin Ratcliff set about adding a top-floor extension to their handsome Victorian terraced house in South West London, they had no idea their project would end up taking such a different path TEXT JENNIFER GRIMBLE IMAGES RICHARD... View Article

Raising the profile

Tony Hobbs of Southern Sheeting looks at how and why profiled metal sheeting is increasingly being used across a range of areas in residential projects. Profiled metal roofing has been adopted in the commercial sector for many years but, thanks... View Article

Crest Nicholson unveils new development in Godalming, Surrey

Award-winning housebuilder, Crest Nicholson, has launched a collection of three and four bedroom houses and one and two bedroom apartments at its brand new development, Catteshall Court, in Surrey. Located in the picturesque market town of Godalming, on the banks of the... View Article

New cartridge. New performance

Within each new Bristan tap is a new, brilliant cartridge. It advances the performance of every tap to a new level. It features noise cancelling technology that makes these taps quieter. Incorporates glide feel technology providing a smoother operation. Uses... View Article

A small change can make a big difference…

AKW: Our years of experience and knowledge have taught us that often, the smallest changes have the potential to make the greatest impact, which is why we love what we do. Whether the goal is to enable someone to live... View Article

Buildings are for people

At Komfort Partitioning we believe buildings are for people, designed with the occupants’ needs, wants and wellbeing in mind, and here’s why. Our built environments can affect us in many subtle ways. Simply sensing fresh air and natural light or... View Article

How electrical estimating software can benefit your business

If you are an electrical contractor or engineer looking for ways to improve overall business efficiency and productivity, electrical estimating software may just be the solution for you. Electrical estimating software involves a series of databases and information designed to... View Article

How to choose the right mechanical estimating software

Estimating is a particularly important process in construction, and it is essential that it is carried out properly. Construction estimating is the process of forecasting the cost and expenses of building a physical structure. Forecasting the costs and expenses allows... View Article

Your fire doors may come with more than one overhead

Aside from the inconvenience and expense of repair or replacement, damaged door closers can render fire doors inoperable, exposing tenants and occupants to risk. Highly visible, surface-mounted door closers are an obvious target for removal, vandalism and misuse. Whilst a... View Article

The Industry Challenge – Digital Event

Today, and in the future, the building industry faces major challenges. Health related, economic, and environmental aspects of buildings will soon be a top priority in our societies. Creating healthy, productive and sustainable indoor environments will be a key issue... View Article

Cool concrete sinks for today’s industrial style kitchens

Building on the popular trend for industrial style kitchens, a truly unique range of concrete-style sinks has been introduced by design pioneer, BLANCO UK. Eight sinks, from three ranges – ETAGON, VINTERA and METRA – are now available in the super-durable,... View Article

The importance of green spaces

Paul Cassidy of Meadfleet explores how green space in housebuilding projects is crucial for the sake of residents’ health and their environment, and the role open space management specialists play here. If the last year has taught us anything, it... View Article

The great bungalow rescue

Years of wet and windy winters in rural Shropshire had brought the 1960s bungalow on Bob Griffiths’ farm to the point of near collapse, but he decided to give it a new lease of life Text Roseanne Field Tucked down... View Article