LGA responds to Social Housing White Paper

Responding to the Social Housing White Paper, Cllr Darren Rodwell, Local Government Association (LGA) housing spokesperson, said: “Councils are proud of their housing and the individuals and families that call it home. It is paramount that the voice of all... View Article

URSA storey’s high with new Whitechapel development

Global insulation manufacturer, URSA, has seen some 25,000 m2 of its specialist insulation materials specified and installed at one of the capital’s largest residential development projects in recent years. Ian Claydon, Technical Manager for URSA UK, describes the specification through... View Article

Ask Mitsubishi Electric about sustainable heating

The Ecodan range of air source heat pumps from Mitsubishi Electric are some of the most advanced heating systems available. Designed specifically for UK conditions. Ecodan provides renewable, low carbon alternatives to traditional fossil fuel-burning heating systems. With an A+++... View Article

Chancellor pressed to extend green refurb grants

Refurb grants for people to make their homes more energy efficient should be available for an extra year rather than finish at the end of March next year, urges the Federation of Master Builders. The trade body is calling on... View Article

Waste not, want not with Reginox’s new WDU range 

Reginox has launched a new range of super-quiet waste disposal units. Designed to unobtrusively grind and flush away food waste, the four models in the new collection are not only quieter, but also feature a more powerful motor than the... View Article

BMI Redland Rosemary delivers restoration in robust conditions

Combining a heritage appearance with 21st century performance, the BMI Redland Rosemary Clay Classic tile, proved ideal when sensitivities surrounding conservation and heritage environments were paramount. When architect Gordon Delgano wanted  to refurbish his mid-terrace house in an architecturally distinguished... View Article

McGoff Construction secures contracts worth more than £100m

One of the North West’s leading construction firms, McGoff Construction, has secured more than £100 million worth of work for 2021. The contracts are primarily for the McGoff Group’s asset backed operating businesses in the care and education sectors; New... View Article

Is wood flooring really a good investment?

If you are thinking of replacing your floor with something a little different from before, maybe you should consider wood flooring. With many choices of patterns and materials to suit your budget, wood flooring is the favorite choice of many... View Article

A work in progress

Jack Wooler speaks to Andrew Baddeley-Chappell, CEO of the National Custom and Self Build Association (NaCSBA), on why England lags behind the developed world on levels of self-build, and what can be done Self- and custom-build homes make up around... View Article

The path to green finance

The Government’s Green Homes Grant offers homeowners up to £10,000 for energy-saving home improvements. Jack Wooler explains how you can take up the opportunity, and enhance your project’s sustainability Able to fund up to two-thirds of the cost of energy-saving... View Article

The perfect front door

Bethaney Larkman, marketing manager at Distinction Doors gives practical advice for selecting the right entrance door for your self-build or renovation project An entrance door is a subtle yet effective way of enhancing your home. It is the exterior definitive... View Article

Small wonder

In just six months, Max Tillings and Katie Roach built their bijou coach house on an awkward infill plot, using reclaimed materials to complement the neighbouring Victorian property TEXT DEBBIE JEFFERY IMAGES MAX TILLINGS & KATIE ROACH Few people would... View Article