Fabric comes first

Chris Stanley, Housing Manager, Concrete Block Association Although the 2020 news agenda has been dominated by COVID-19, the global Pandemic and the socio-economic impact of attempts to contain and curb it, we must not lose sight of persistent environmental issues. ... View Article

A signature entrance

Choosing the right front door is key to creating a good first impression and enhancing kerb appeal. With so many different products on the market, Stuart Shaw of Hörmann UK provides some insights to help self-builders make an informed decision... View Article

Locally sourced

Carolyn and Chris Brown’s dream house was right on their doorstep, but they still changed it beyond all recognition to create a very modern family home TEXT & IMAGES HEATHER DIXON When it came to the crunch, friends, neighbours and... View Article

Work starts on 2nd wave of Anglesey Homes

ANWYL Homes has acquired a new parcel of land for 46 homes in Holyhead as the housebuilder looks to build on its success in the town. The new site marks the second phase of Anwyl’s Tyddyn Bach development, off South... View Article

Weatherproof your paving

There has always been something quite peaceful and magical about a frost covered landscape. The dusting of snowflakes often transports us to images of a winter wonderland but the moment we step outdoors, that beautiful frozen landscape can become a... View Article

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