Marmox: The first twenty five years

Born just a couple of years after The Battle of Britain, when Harry Parsons left school at the age of 16 to begin a course for aspiring site managers at the Brixton School of Building in South London, the country’s... View Article

Interior Inspiration: Lighting

Lighting is arguably one of the most important considerations for your home, given its ability to impact wellbeing and alter the mood of the room. Find inspiration with our selection of products, from table lamps and outdoor lighting to statement... View Article

The Pallet LOOP expands into Ireland with CJ Sheeran

The transportation of building materials across Ireland is set to become greener thanks to a partnership between CJ Sheeran and The Pallet LOOP – the circular economy pallet reuse scheme transforming how products are delivered across the construction industry. Under... View Article

RICS launches residential retrofit and improving energy

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has launched its guide for retrofitting homes. The free guide provides in-depth information on all aspects of making homes more energy efficient, known as retrofitting. There is an increasing public interest in retrofitting... View Article

Superglass partners with The Pallet LOOP

Superglass drops white pallets in sustainability pledge with LOOP Superglass, one of the UK’s leading glass mineral wool insulation manufacturers, is officially scrapping white pallets from its supply chain as part of its ambitious sustainability commitments by becoming an early... View Article

HKR appoints Ayna Azhigali as Director

Leading global multi-disciplinary design consultancy, HKR is pleased to announce the promotion of Ayna Azhigali to Director. Ayna has been an integral part of HKR for the past ten years, progressing from Senior Architect to Associate, Associate Director, and now... View Article

Work starts on major new affordable housing project

A major new affordable housing project on Springfield Avenue in Bridlington is now under construction. East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s development includes 30 new council homes, comprising of 24, one-bedroom, apartments and six, two-bedroom apartments. The development is being built... View Article

Quintain delivers Luna, adding a further 282 BTR homes

Quintain, the developer behind Wembley Park, has announced the delivery of its newest Build-to-Rent building – Luna. Located in the heart of Wembley Park, revealed recently as one of The Sunday Times’ ‘Best Places to Live 2025’, Luna looks over the... View Article

Homes England pushes for maximum possible funding

Homes England has urged the Government to allow it the maximum levels of funding possible in the upcoming spending review in order to deliver the Government’s housebuilding targets. Eamonn Boyle, who took over as interim Homes England chief executive in... View Article

Mitsubishi Electric unveils Ecodan R290 Heat Pump Range

Mitsubishi Electric is proud to announce the expansion of its highly efficient and environmentally friendly Ecodan R290 heat pump range. Following the successful launch of the 5kW and 6kW models in October 2023, the range now extends to include 8.5kW,... View Article

Protecting Education Spaces with Yeoman Shield

Schools, colleges and universities are high-traffic environments where walls, doors and corners endure daily wear and tear. From bustling hallways to busy classrooms, maintaining a clean, safe and professional learning space is a constant challenge. Yeoman Shield provides the perfect... View Article

Kingfisher Louvres chosen for prestigious Mayfair development

Kingfisher Louvres, a specialist manufacturer of aluminium architectural louvres, has delivered more than 600 acoustic louvre modules and 1600 metres of screening louvre blade for a new award-winning mixed-use redevelopment project incorporating a luxury hotel in London. Facing the Ritz... View Article

Timber frame specialist growing business with West Fraser boards

An Aberdeenshire-based timber manufacturing and building solutions company is growing its client base and reputation for delivering on sustainability as well as customer satisfaction, employing a selection of high-performance panel products from the range of West Fraser. Brudon Joinery was established in 2013... View Article

CIBSE launches the “Building for the Future” campaign

CIBSE is excited to announce the launch of the “Building for the Future” campaign, a transformative initiative designed to build a lasting legacy for the building services engineering profession. Central to this vision is the recent opening of CIBSE’s new... View Article

Orbit Homes recognised as five star housebuilder

Orbit Homes, part of Orbit Group, has been awarded the coveted 5* Housebuilder accolade by the HBF for the second year running in recognition of its customer satisfaction and property quality. The HBF Star Ratings are awarded every year following... View Article

Dandara completes deal for 189 single family rentals

Independent housebuilder Dandara has completed the sale of land for 189 units at its Northern Homes Counties site in Linmere, Bedfordshire. The sale marks a major step in Dandara’s strategy to support the growing demand for single-family housing (SFH) housing... View Article

Metal pipe boxing conceals and protects

Durable and weather resistant metal pipe boxing from UK Boxings is used widely to cover and protect exterior and interior pipework from the risk of damage, while also helping to improve the finish of completed projects. Typically installed to conceal external pipework,... View Article