Stamp them out for good

FIND OUT MORE | The right ventilation solution can remove the excess moisture in the air which causes damp, condensation, and mould problems. Wiping down windows and painting the walls are short term solutions to a long term problem. There are... View Article

New! Puddle Sucker from Saniflo

As we suffer more and more adverse weather conditions in the UK, particularly rain and storms, is it time for householders in areas vulnerable to floods to consider investing in pumps for emergency use? Or perhaps communities should group together... View Article

New NHBC Standards 2021 – effective 1 January 2021

NHBC has launched its technical Standards for 2021 which will apply to every new home covered by an NHBC warranty, where foundations are started on or after 1 January 2021. New NHBC Standards 2021 NHBC’s dedicated standards team have spent... View Article

Guide to balcony refurbishment by MyDek

The change in the fire safety regulations for external wall systems has sparked a need for balcony refurbishments in residential buildings. Based on the latest regulations, all external wall systems of residential buildings must be built using materials that achieve... View Article

Natural Stone Awards – Shortlist Announced

Stone Federation are delighted to announce the shortlisted projects for the 2020 Natural Stone Awards. In spite of the challenges that this year has presented, it was incredibly encouraging to see that both the quantity and quality of entries was... View Article

Designer Contracts digs deep for Childline

Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, has stepped in once more to sponsor the services of leading children’s charity ChildLine for one day. Thursday (December 3rd 2020) marked the fourth time the company has supported the charity’s running costs... View Article

Driving up Standards on Fire Door Safety

Over a year ago, in October 2019, Sir Martin Moore-Bick made a number of recommendations in conclusion to Phase 1 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, which he chaired. His aim was for these recommendations to be adopted by owners and managers of... View Article

Whole-life carbon assessment – the only practical path towards Net Zero

Helen Hewitt, Chief Executive of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF), penned an article about the importance of ‘getting retrofit right’ for the report Why timber is leading construction’s Net Zero recovery, published by the Confederation of Timber Industries in the Summer. In this article, Helen... View Article

Works commence on new £10m Nottinghamshire housing development

Building works have started on ‘Forest Park’; an exclusive 45-home development in Nottinghamshire, by property developer Taggart Homes. Located in the sought-after village of Annesley, in the Ashfield district of Nottinghamshire, the development has a prime position on Derby Road... View Article

City limits

Set in a triangular mews in north London, a quirky mixed-use project offers privacy and bright spaces despite a tight urban context. Jack Wooler spoke to architects Tom Byrne and Simon Lilley to get their take on the scheme The... View Article

NFB Arms the Construction Industry with the Tools to Decarbonise

The National Federation of Builders’ (NFB) Major Contractors Group (MCG) is arming the construction industry with practical tools for main contractors to start or accelerate their journey towards achieving net zero carbon with a new decarbonisation handbook. Launched by Mark... View Article