Functional flooring

Darren Trivett of Ridgespear Group offers insights into why developments in underfloor heating make it a practical option, and gives some installation tips The commonest forms of underfloor heating (UFH) involve circulating water through a high-performance plastic pipe, set within... View Article

Hanover gets the green light

A pioneering project by housing association Hanover (Scotland) to provide 15 Passivhaus social homes near Loch Lomond, on the site of the developer ’s first ever scheme, has been given the go -ahead. Jack Wooler speaks to the people behind... View Article

Why not all bifold doors are the same

At a quick glance on a website, in a magazine or at a showroom you could be forgiven for thinking that aluminium bifold doors are all pretty much the same – but you’d be wrong. When IDSystems began importing SUNFLEX bifold... View Article

Case study: Compact service unit

A PKOM 4 Case Study: Bryn Bragl is a vanguard development in South Wales where 14 homes were built to become one of the first energy-positive social housing schemes in Wales. The development by Wales & West and Zenergy Design, includes... View Article

Driving down the fire risk for social tenants with dementia

As part of 2021’s Dementia Action Week, Claire O’Meara, National Account Manager for FRS & Utilities at FireAngel, discusses how technology can help safeguard tenants with dementia. Dementia referrals and diagnosis rates have dropped during the pandemic. But that doesn’t... View Article

Radiating future relevance

With energy efficient heating systems fast becoming vital components of new homes, Chris Harvey of Stelrad Radiators looks at some of the hottest ideas when it comes to radiator innovation for self-builds With the major changes taking place in the... View Article

Choosing Geotechnics for SuDS

Here, Dave Rudd, National Sales Director at Keyline Civils Specialist, provides an overview of the role of geotechnical products and solutions in SuDS, what is available and provides advice on selection of the correct products. Flooding is a key issue in urbanised... View Article

Power your life

Mark Chewter of Plug In Solar explains why solar energy remains a great investment, and how a solar PV system can be used to help you meet Building Regulations, while saving money on your self-build home’s future bills With an... View Article

Plain sailing at the Arab Marine Academy, Khorfakkan

The Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (AASTMT) at Khorfakkan in the Sharjah Emirate have installed energy saving luminaires from Luceco. The Academy is an affiliate of the Arab League in Egypt and specialises in marine transport science... View Article

What to Look for When Buying a Home Off Plan

Buying off plan can be exciting, and a lot of people dream about doing it. Everything will be brand new and un-used when you move in, and if you reserve your property early, you may be able to choose things... View Article

Aico announced as headline sponsor of Oswestry 10K Run

Aico are pleased to announce they will be the headline sponsor of this year’s Oswestry 10K Run and will continue to support local events organisation specialists, Adrenaline Sporting Events, throughout 2021 and 2022. Adrenaline Sporting Events is responsible for the... View Article

Counting down to SAP10

With a return to normality comes a realisation that a new SAP method for assessing houses’ energy use is imminent. Harry Hinchliffe of C80 Solutions outlines the impact that SAP10 will have. Having faced unprecedented challenges over the past year,... View Article