TrustMark reaches milestone of 40 Scheme Providers

TrustMark, the only UK Government-Endorsed Quality Scheme for work carried out in and around the home, has achieved a significant milestone of 40 Scheme Providers to help drive-up standards and consumer protection across the home repair, maintenance and improvement (RMI) sector.... View Article

Planning approved for 150-home development in Landkey

Regional housebuilder, Allison Homes South West has received planning approval for a new residential development in Landkey, North Devon, which will deliver 150 high-quality homes to the town, 30% of which will be affordable homes. Construction is expected to begin... View Article

A Redcliffe Homes announces appointment of new COO

Redcliffe Homes, an award-winning independent house builder, has announced the appointment of Jon Burcombe as Chief Operating Officer, a position newly created as part of their ambitious expansion plans. This strategic change in company structure is part of Redcliffe Homes’... View Article

Platform starts on record number of affordable homes

A Midlands based housing association is celebrating starting on more than 1600 affordable homes in its development programme. Platform Housing Group has reported the figure as part of its end of year development reports, which also saw it complete more... View Article

Approval granted for landmark retrofit

One of London’s largest adaptive reuse projects, the ambitious transformation of the former Camberwell Magistrates’ Court, has been granted planning approval by Southwark Council. Led by acclaimed architects, Ackroyd Lowrie for Criterion Capital, the groundbreaking scheme will reinvent the long-vacant... View Article

How smart bathroom solutions are solving space challenges

Storage meets style: How smart bathroom solutions are solving space challenges by Deborah Freeman, Marketing Manager at hib.  The modern bathroom has transformed from simply being a functional space, and has become a carefully curated sanctuary that blends technology, efficiency,... View Article

Flooring installations over calcium sulphate screeds

Calcium sulphate screeds have become an increasingly common choice of subfloor, especially where underfloor heating is incorporated within the subfloor. This is because of advantages over concrete bases, such as greater thermal conductivity, the speed with which they can be applied over large areas, less... View Article

Dulux champions the Design Talent of Tomorrow

Dulux is proud to announce its support for the visionary GREEN GRADS initiative, a unique UK platform dedicated to promoting the next generation of sustainably focused talent in design, art and engineering. With shared goals to foster innovation and champion... View Article

Non-combustible structural thermal breaks ensure fire safety

MAX FRANK Egcobox® are non-combustible concrete-to-concrete structural thermal break units, supplied with stone wool insulation (Fire classification A1) as standard in the UK. The stone wool insulation is Hydrophobic, offering excellent water repellent properties, and its thermal and fire-resistant properties... View Article

Converts to the Passivhaus way

The completion of one couple’s project has brought joy and a sense of achievement, delivering more living space, greater energy efficiency and a comfortable environment to suit their needs. TEXT JESS UNWIN IMAGES JANE SIMPSON Where once stood a tired... View Article

Modular’s diverse benefits

Modular construction is redefining efficiency and quality in a range of sectors. Kasia Nowak of Wernick Buildings explains how it can produce sustainable and future-proof, as well as cost-effective buildings. Clients in the education, healthcare, and commercial sectors planning to... View Article

Unlocking SuDS benefits

With plans for 1.5 million new homes requiring swathes of land across the country including flood plains, Richard Eddy of Polypipe Building Products discusses how SuDS could be the key for architects, as the sector enters unchartered territory. Ambitious targets... View Article

Take the first step

A staircase can be far more than a way of connecting storeys. Tom Blakeman of Winthill Engineering explains what makes a successful staircase and considers practical and aesthetic factors. Investing in a custom-designed staircase which suits your needs and your... View Article

Stelrad ‘Green Compact’ radiator series

Leading radiator manufacturer Stelrad Radiators continues to offer low carbon-emissions steel radiators, with an excellent response so far to this new approach to the reduction of carbon emissions in the production of steel radiators. The steel utilised in the manufacture... View Article

Doing every house proud

When it comes to housing repair and maintenance, Bond It has become a preferred choice for sealants, adhesives and so much more. This year marks the first ever appearance by Bond It at The Installer Show. The business, which is... View Article