Mind the gap

Comfort is the difference between building a home not a house, and thermal comfort plays a huge role in this. Here, Debbie Phillips, National Business Development Manager from Keylite Roof Windows looks at the best approach to ensure your selfbuilds... View Article

SALTO achieves BSI Enhanced Level IoT Kitemark™

SALTO Systems, a leading manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has become the first company to achieve the BSI Enhanced Level IoT Kitemark™ for access control systems. The IoT is typically a network of smart devices and systems that can... View Article

Ambar Kelly launches new online riser zone CPD

Certified by CPD UK and available on demand, this CPD provides a comprehensive overview of riser shafts and focuses on the importance of eliminating risk through riser zone design. Covering topics such as current testing and the misconceptions around material... View Article

Reclaiming control

Rob Lea had always wanted to design and build his own home, and convert an old barn, so when the opportunity came to do both – using reclaimed materials – he jumped at the chance TEXT: Roseanne Field IMAGES: Rob... View Article

Avant Homes development set to move forward in Seaburn

Plans to build a community of stunning seaside homes have moved one step closer, after Avant Homes exchanged contracts on the purchase of land, as part of Sunderland City Council’s Seafront Regeneration Strategy. The North East housebuilder was granted planning... View Article

Planning permission vital to protect vulnerable people, says RTPI

Plans by the government, announced this morning, extending controversial new ‘rights’ to alter or replace buildings without the need for planning permission risk adding to the country’s already prevalent health and societal inequalities, the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has... View Article

Aico going the extra mile with technical support

Aico are evolving their technical support and guidance to fit the ever-changing climate. With Aico’s technical support and guidance already available via live-chat, email and telephone calls, Aico are going the extra mile for their customers. Customers with technical queries... View Article

Technal Systems Perform At £7m 21st Century School In Wales

Selected for their weather, thermal and security performance, Technal aluminium curtain walling, windows and doors have been specified and installed at Ysgol Penyffordd, a £7 million-pound primary school located in the Flintshire village of Penyffordd, Wales. The school has been... View Article

Arrival of much needed warehouse and industrial space

Brighton Works breathes new life into heritage site. An historic industrial site in Bevendean has been given a new lease of life after developer Charter Land transformed it into Brighton Works – the largest warehouse and industrial development to be brought... View Article

Back to the business of steel windows and doors

Now that the architectural and building world is moving once more, we are pleased to see all Steel Window Association manufacturing members and associate organisations fully up and running.  Sites are open again and homeowners’ plans are coming to fruition.... View Article

Adapting to change

Though the construction industry is now back on site, Covid-19 has not left it unscarred. AO.com managing director Anthony Sant speaks to netMAGmedia’s Jack Wooler on how the virus has brought supply to the fore, and what the company has... View Article