Inclusive bathroom design

Like many other industries, the architect and design community is faced with new and unprecedented challenges in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. While some specification and construction is still underway in strict conditions, many members of the community are... View Article

Engineering for the future: Retirement living

The number of Britons aged 65 and over is expected to increase more than 40 per cent by 2040. A significant figure, it makes me question whether, with the knowledge and technology available to us today, we’re doing enough to... View Article

A celebration of self-building

2020 sees the Homebuilding & Renovating brand celebrate the ‘Year of Self-Build’, including the launch of an awards ceremony celebrating the best in the industry at the event due to be held this July The annual National Homebuilding & Renovating... View Article

EverEdge at 25

At EverEdge we are celebrating 25 years of being ‘The Edging Company’. EverEdge was founded in 1995 in Staffordshire with the simple mission of making garden edging easier, more attractive and long enough to last a lifetime. Over the 25... View Article

Therma V Monobloc heat pump R32 range

LG Electronics has added its latest Therma V air-to-water heat pump to its popular range, operating on the low GWP R32 refrigerant and available in 5kW to 16kW 1Ø and 12kW to 16kW 3Ø, in a wide operating range of... View Article

Flamco launches XStream

Flamco has introduced XStream – a new approach to air and dirt separation. The removal of air and dirt is essential for a good and efficient heating system. This exciting new air and dirt separation system comes with a whopping... View Article

ESi – helping you remain in control of your heating

ESI Controls is taking a lead in offering the latest, quality heating controls. It now offers its best-selling RTP4RF (Programmable RF Room Stat) with OpenTherm technology, ensuring greater energy efficiency and cheaper energy bills whilst offering protection to your boiler.... View Article

New homes builder chooses Stelrad

Acorn Property Group in South Wales has selected Compact with Style radiators from Stelrad for its new development at Bonvilston, near Cardiff. The design of the radiators with the horizontal line on the fascias, mirrors the design of the doors... View Article

Five steps to a more sustainable self-build eco-home

Our building legislation contains many sustainability standards to be met. But for many self-builders these are merely the starting point rather than the finish line. Passive House advocates, for instance, argue that the sole focus on carbon emissions, rather than... View Article

Future-proofing newbuild homes

The impending changes to Part L1A and Part F of the Building Regulations for new dwellings will increase energy efficiency requirements for new homes. Trevor Richards, Operations Director of offsite experts Cogent, discusses the potential implications for lightweight structural solutions.... View Article

A compelling case for composite

Indi Sarkaria of Arbor Forest Products talks through the pros of choosing composite decking, including aesthetics and sustainability, while outlining the most important factors for installation Given the love that Brits have for outdoor spaces, it’s no surprise that the... View Article

exodraft releases new ESP wood stove filter

The highly effective wood stove filter, or electrostatic precipitator, is the latest development to ensure the future of wood stoves as a clean and CO2-friendly heat and energy source. exodraft, a Danish-owned company that for over 60 years has developed,... View Article