An airtight case for MVHR in new homes

Ruth MacEachern of EnviroVent explains why mechanical ventilation with heat recovery systems are the key to improving energy efficiency in modern homes. Housebuilders are building to ever more stringent Building Regulations requirements for airtightness, however to ensure an energy efficient... View Article

Having the vision

Alissa and David Talbot transformed their cramped London maisonette into a beautiful and practical home to house their growing family TEXT Alexandra Pratt IMAGES Joe Whitmore/Carta Nova It was the summer of 2021 and Alissa and David were living in... View Article

Savvy with SuDS

Samantha Hursey of Meadfleet Open Space Management discusses the practicalities of maintaining SuDS and how they can bring amenity to new housing developments. Sustainable Drainage Systems or SuDS, not only play a key role on residential developments in mitigating the... View Article

Bargate Homes Submit Plans for Old Bedhampton Housing

Detailed plans for a proposed new housing development in the scenic Hampshire suburb of Old Bedhampton have been submitted to Havant Borough Council by Bargate Homes. The reserved matters application sets out design details for 43 new homes adjacent to... View Article

Over 5,000 Raven homes now rated EPC ‘C’ or better

Raven Housing Trust is proud to announce a significant step forward in its  commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency, having successfully upgraded  more than 5,000 homes (88% of its total portfolio) to achieve an Energy Performance  Certificate (EPC) rating of... View Article

Wavensmere Homes submits plans for £150m development

Wavensmere Homes has submitted a full planning application to City of Wolverhampton Council for the proposed £150m residential-led Canalside South development. The 17.5-acre former industrial site is located within the city centre – moments from the transport interchange – and... View Article

More brands, more stands, more fun

27-29th September Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre Screwfix LIVE, the “omnichannel” retailer’s flagship event dedicated to trade and DIY enthusiasts, is coming back to Farnborough in September. The free-to-enter show is returning to Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre... View Article

Stepping up to Support Older Residents

Peter Wingrave of AAT GB Ltd asks, is it time for a step change in the way we approach dealing with the crisis in our housing market? The biggest sector of growth is that of elderly tenants. Indeed, according to... View Article

Arle court transport hub opens in Cheltenham

The second phase of the new Arle Court Transport Hub, a state-of-the-art park and ride facility in Cheltenham, has been completed. The site now hosts a brand-new, multi-storey car park and bus terminal, which opened to the public on 29... View Article

Fire Door Safety Week

Helen Hewitt of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) explores how legislation is driving forward fire safety standards and how Fire Door Safety Week remains crucial for raising awareness of fire doors and their life saving role This September Fire Door... View Article

Remediation Success

Luke Driscoll of Hyde Group explains how engaging residents from the outset of building safety remediation projects is the key success The landmark Building a Safer Future publication and subsequent legislation reinforced the importance of building owners’ obligations to provide... View Article

Affordable warmth

Ashley Cooper of WMS, explains how heating homes from the ground up delivers affordable warmth for today, tomorrow and the future Incorporating underfloor heating into a home’s fabric offers many benefits, from ease of installation to thermal comfort and low... View Article

White paper: How ESG due diligence is driving investment

A new report explores how ESG is helping property investors to maximise returns. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics are transforming residential property development, gaining traction as a growing commercial opportunity. The total global value of ESG assets in general... View Article

Windows to future
sustainability

Emily Page of window fabricator Stedek, charts the evolution of energy-saving windows, from early innovations to low carbon solutions for future homes. Windows might only make up a tiny part of the average building – but when it comes to... View Article