Conceal structural columns with UK Boxings’ casings

The UK Boxings range of cost-effective and decorative column casings is designed to conceal structural steel or concrete supports to help improve project aesthetics, while offering specifiers a choice materials and finish options. Alongside our circular and square casings, which are manufactured... View Article

Rendall & Rittner appointment to manage new homes in Nine Elms

Award-winning property management agent Rendall & Rittner has been appointed as managing agent for an exclusive collection of 186 private sale apartments and penthouses at One Linear Place, London Square Nine Elms. In a prime location overlooking the River Thames and within... View Article

Damp & Mould Action and Awareness Week to return

The UK’s first ever Damp & Mould Action and Awareness Week is returning for a second year – promising even more resources, expert insights, and practical solutions to combat one of the most pressing housing and health crises. Following the overwhelming success of its... View Article

Festival of Sustainable Homes: Don’t Miss Out!

Friday 16th- Saturday 17th May Fri & Sat: 9am-5pm Just off M4 Junction 16, Swindon (SN5 8UB) Book your FREE tickets today! The ‘Festival of Sustainable Homes’ is an exciting, family-friendly show, highlighting how we can enjoy better sustainable homes,... View Article

TORMAX Upgrades Access to Nottingham University Sports Village

Working directly with Nottingham University, TORMAX recently completed a new automatic entrance into the David Ross Sports Village. This popular facility experiences high levels of pedestrian traffic so TORMAX recommended their robust, technologically advanced iMotion 2202.A door drives to automate... View Article

Winds of change for testing

Lisa Stephens of ROCKWOOL UK gives an update on the latest developments in wind load testing to equip buildings for the more extreme winter storms we are seeing. Across the globe, extreme weather conditions are becoming more common, with heavy... View Article

Not all garage doors are the same

Looking for a new roller garage door? Make sure you choose one that offers good looks and style together with the quality, safety, and security that you would expect. Hörmann’s RollMatic range provides the perfect solution, packed full of features making them... View Article

Meet thermal targets with stone wool insulation

Following further independent testing of the thermal properties of stone wool, ROCKWOOL has developed ‘Technical Bulletin 3: Performance Gap’ – designed to help construction professionals close insulation gaps to deliver intended thermal performance. The technical bulletin details… The results of... View Article

Are building renovations the greenest choice for architects?

Changing current structures is a strong way to solve environmental issues while valuing our cultural fabric. Unlike new buildings, this decision reduces the need for new resources and significantly reduces construction waste. It is not just avoiding destruction. Think about... View Article

Why it is important to choose an airtight attic hatch

Neil Turner, Technical Sales Manager at Ecological Building Systems, explains a practical way to improve comfort and energy efficiency in a building by installing an airtight attic hatch. “Ensuring that attic hatches are airtight is crucial for maintaining the overall... View Article

Closing the thermal performance gap

With regulations for energy efficiency, fire safety and sustainability tightening, building designers need an accurate and reliable way to model thermal performance. Nowhere is this more important than in rainscreen façades, where structural complexity and widespread thermal bridging present unique... View Article

Navigating the EV charging revolution

As the UK races towards its net-zero goals, housing providers face a critical challenge: how to efficiently and cost-effectively provide EV charging for residents. With the impending ban on new petrol and diesel cars, the time to act is now.... View Article

A sustainable mix of grey, green & blue

As the UK targets 1.5 million new homes, sustainable drainage must be part of the plan, says Ben Puddy of Hydro International; he explains how blending blue, green and grey systems can build the perfect drainage mixture to support climate-resilient... View Article

Smart data for safer buildings

Naveed Mohammed of Inspectas Compliance looks at the critical need to make sure safety information flows from to property owners in projects, and says it’s nothing new. Having a competent, transparent and communicative project team has never been more necessary.... View Article