Award success for town centre housing development

The development of the former White Lion pub in Stockport town centre has scooped a top gong at a regional awards ceremony. The joint entry from Stockport Council and Trafford Housing Trust took the top prize in the ‘Best Change... View Article

Stair safety – accessibility and the self-build project

Home accessibility and functionality are important considerations when planning a self-building project. Typically however, the stairwell and adjoining areas are often seen as the ‘poor relatives’ after the glamour of the kitchen and family rooms. Yet this area of your... View Article

Designer Contracts shortlisted for National Business Award

The UK’s largest flooring contractor, Designer Contracts, has been named as a finalist in the prestigious Lloyds Bank Business Awards. The company has been shortlisted for the bank’s ‘Mid-Market Business of the Year Award’ with the winner being announced in... View Article

Double benefits with Velux® rewards scheme this autumn

Installers and builders urged to take advantage of extra rewards available throughout autumn with purchases of selected roof windows. Installers, builders and homeowners across the UK and Ireland can now benefit from a rewards boost from August until 31 October... View Article

Thinking of a self-build Passivhaus? What’s not to love?

Undertaking a self-build project is not for the faint-hearted and I always take my hat off to anyone considering this route.  You have to acquire, almost overnight, technical research and project management skills and the ability to make, often quick,... View Article

How to avoid brick stains and efflorescence

Why does brickwork lose its lustre over time? Wet weather, air pollution and efflorescence can all have a damaging impact on brickwork and a building’s visual appearance, compromising the aesthetic and the architect’s design vision. How can these effects be... View Article

Full flexibility with BLANCO’s CATRIS-S Flexo tap

Homeowners spend a huge 60 per cent of the time in the kitchen on average! With sinks and taps being the most used appliances, it’s important to make sure they look flawless and perform perfectly. The CATRIS-S Flexo in Black... View Article

BAL moves to more environmentally friendly packaging

BAL – market leaders for tiling solutions in the UK – have continued to develop its sustainable business focus with the introduction of more 100 per cent recycled plastic containers. From material sourcing, through to product launch, the environment impacts... View Article

Do you need to update the fuse box in your house

Most people can easily locate the fuse box (or consumer unit) in their homes. This is often found around the front of the property. The fuse box regulates every electric circuit in your home which makes it the place you... View Article

Radical planning reforms set to be unveiled

A people-focused planning system where land will be zoned as ripe for development, or renewal, is to be unveiled later this week. Housing secretary Robert Jenrick wrote in yesterday’s Sunday Telegraph his reforms would offer a faster and simpler system... View Article

Be safe, don’t fall, stay alive!

The No Falls Foundation, the UK charity dedicated to preventing falls from height and helping people affected by the life-changing consequences of a fall, is urging everyone to ensure that height safety remains a priority despite the understandable pressures to... View Article

Engineering better design for healthcare

COVID-19 has thrown all aspects of our healthcare system into stark relief. From staff shortages and overwork to a lack of appropriate equipment available to combat the virus, every detail is under the socio-political microscope. One such area facing particular... View Article