Fire Doors Designed for Hospitals & Healthcare Environments

Ahmarra is a leading UK specialist in fire doors for healthcare environments, having manufactured and installed thousands of bespoke doorsets for NHS hospitals across London and the South East. With over 30 years of experience, Ahmarra has developed sector-specific ranges... View Article

Research highlights radiators ‘best option’

Research providing information on the performance of different heating systems at the Energy House 2.0 facility at the University of Salford, has provided clear evidence that self-built new homes heated by radiators have lower running costs than those heated by... View Article

British Gypsum announces its finalists for international award

Three companies have been chosen by high-performance drylining solutions provider British Gypsum to go through to an international competition that recognises craftsmanship, quality and sustainability. The 14th International Gypsum Trophy, to be held in Paris in April, celebrates the collaboration... View Article

Breathing Buildings Offers Entire School Ventilation Solutions

Breathing Buildings, a leading provider of controlled natural and hybrid ventilation systems, offers schools a complete ventilation solution to enhance indoor air quality (IAQ), energy efficiency, and sustainability. With high energy costs driving schools to improve energy performance, buildings are... View Article

Premium Window Maker Finstral enters the UK market 

The South-Tyrolean family business is among the biggest window suppliers in Europe. The company recently opened its Finstral Studio Borehamwood in north London, launching its appeal to resellers in the UK. We asked Andreas Simmer, Head of Finstral UK, about... View Article

Selfbuilder Diaries… the next chapter

The Selfbuilder catches up with Olly and Veronika Stothert who are building their family home and overcoming challenges like clay soil, financial hurdles, and self-building logistics, while balancing professional expertise and hands-on work for a sustainable, personalised space. “And… Action!”... View Article

Stylish, sustainable & functional

Charlton & Jenrick managing director Peter Mintoft speaks to The Selfbuilder’s James Parker about all things secondary heating including sustainability, trends, and what the future holds. What exactly is secondary heating? Secondary heating is very  complementary to primary heating systems.... View Article

An auspicious decision

When James and Amy Savage moved from Hong Kong to Wiltshire, they took a chance on a poorly converted byre, transforming it into a unique, futureproofed home. TEXT ALEXANDRA PRATT IMAGES CHARLES EMERSON Relocating between continents isn’t an easy thing... View Article

Exclusive Discovery Day at Callum Park

Lower Halstow, Kent – Future homeowners and self-build enthusiasts are invited to an exclusive Discovery Day at Callum Park, a prime opportunity to explore bespoke self-build plots in a breath-taking location. Event Details: Saturday, 12th April 10am – 3pm  Callum Park,... View Article

Sculptural urban infill house is submitted for planning

Greenaway Architecture has submitted a planning application to Southwark Council for a modern infill house in the heart of East Dulwich, London. Positioned on a discreet urban plot, formerly used for parking, the new home has been designed as a... View Article

Keepmoat reveals plans to deliver £77 million investment

Top 10 UK housebuilder, Keepmoat, has announced its transformative plans to create 313 new homes and a 68-unit extra care facility in Driffield. The development, which recently received planning approval, is part of Keepmoat’s wider commitment to delivering high-quality, multi-tenure... View Article

Story Homes given the green light for 111 high quality homes

Housebuilder Story Homes is delighted to have secured planning permission to deliver 111 new homes and the associated infrastructure on land at West End Farm in Ulverston. Westmorland & Furness Council resolved to grant planning consent for the scheme at its Planning Committee... View Article

Designs for Palas Iași development in Romania revealed

Foster + Partners is designing a green masterplan for Iași, a city in eastern Romania. The masterplan breathes new life into the land around the historic Palace of Culture, strengthening the relationship between the palace and the park, enhancing permeability... View Article

Retrofit 25 – What’s Stopping Us?

The Building Centre and the National Retrofit Hub (NRH) announce the opening of Retrofit 25 – What’s Stopping Us?, a powerful exhibition exploring the barriers and solutions to retrofitting our built environment. Open to the public from today until September 19th,... View Article

untypical becomes fully-fledged five-star homebuilder

UK homebuilding group untypical has received five-star status for both its brands, Tilia Homes and Hopkins Homes, in the latest Home Builders Federation (HBF) National New Homes Customer Satisfaction Survey. The rating is based on at least 90 per cent... View Article

Taking acoustics to new heights

Malmaison York is a stunning boutique hotel comprising 150 bedrooms, F&B venues, the brand’s signature Work + Play meeting and event spaces, spa and gym. With interiors designed by Studio Moren and sited in the iconic former Aviva building in... View Article