HEM – the dawn of a new era

As the industry adjusts to the Future Homes Standard, Jon Ponting of AES Sustainability Consultants examines why the long-delayed Home Energy Model (HEM) will be a transformative break from the long-established SAP method. For almost two decades, the Standard Assessment... View Article

Building on 150 years’ experience

Marking 150 years in business, Jenner Group managing director Martin Sandall reflects on its evolution from local builder to a regional housebuilder tackling new challenges. Reaching 150 years in business is a rare achievement in construction and for Jenner Group... View Article

Wall panels vs tiles

Amanda Mills at Saniflo looks at how wall panels compare with traditional tiling in terms of installation time, maintenance and long-term performance. Tiles have long been the default choice for bathroom walls, valued for their durability and familiar aesthetic. However,... View Article

Separating fact from fiction

Joe Raftery at Samsung Climate Solutions explores the most common myths around heat pumps and explains how modern systems offer a reliable option for UK homes. More UK homeowners than ever before are looking for modern, efficient ways to heat... View Article

Making a pitch for cold roof systems

Paul Lambert at Hambleside Danelaw explains why ventilation measures are critical for cold pitched roof systems, in the context of warmer interiors.  In 2018, the World Health Organisation (WHO) provided guidelines that strongly recommended homes in temperate or colder climates... View Article

Where knowledge meets delivery

12-14 May Excel, London  Futurebuild’s acclaimed Knowledge Programme is now live as we enter the lead-up to the 2026 event at Excel, London on 12-14 May.  While the main conference arena, sponsored by Mitsubishi Electric, tackles ‘the 3Rs’ of resilience,... View Article

Don’t be a cyber victim

Colin Donnellon of Clear warns construction firms that it’s time they woke up to the real threats posed by cyber attacks, as they are more vulnerable than ever due to growing reliance on digital tools and electronic transfers; and wonders... View Article

Bungalow reborn

Isabel & Henry’s remodelled Norfolk property is unrecognisable, transformed into a family home offering the combined benefits of plenty of extra living space, Passivhaus-standard low-energy costs and a timeless character and charisma. TEXT JESS UNWIN IMAGES ISABEL BADGER With the... View Article

Recipe for success

Take one traditional childhood home, deconstruct it, then add delicious curves to whip up a stunning property for chef Andrew Wong and his family. TEXT DEBBIE JEFFERY IMAGES JAMES MCDONALD British-born chef Andrew Wong grew up in the same Pimlico... View Article

Low carbon heating

Niall Parkin at Calor discusses the role of LPG and BioLPG as a long-standing and dependable heating solution for off-grid domestic properties. Self-build is becoming increasingly popular in the UK, with more than 64,000 individuals now registered on local authority... View Article

Renovation finance unlocked

Thomas McSherry at BuildStore explains how Light Renovation mortgages are helping buyers finance uninhabitable homes and unlock the potential of renovation and retrofit. Buying a home that’s currently uninhabitable can be an opportunity, but it’s also where many purchases fall... View Article

The ‘unfinished’ house

Simon Gittings and Lauren Jorgensen gave their 1950s home an extraordinary industrial-inspired makeover and extension, exposing original materials and embracing the principles of reuse and salvage. TEXT Alexandra Pratt IMAGES Agnese Sanvito/OEB A 1950s semi-detached, three-bedroom home is a common sight... View Article

InstallerSHOW 2026 returns to the NEC Birmingham

The UK’s built environment is entering a period of rapid change. With new building safety regulations, ambitious decarbonisation targets and the urgent need to upgrade existing housing stock, developers, housing providers and contractors face increasing pressure to deliver buildings that... View Article

Uniting the sector

Housing 2026 is the event for the housing and wider living sector, providing a crucial space to collaborate, create lasting solutions, and collectively shape the future of housing policy. Together, we can build a future where high-quality, accessible, and affordable... View Article

Resilience, reuse & regenerative design

Futurebuild 2026 has unveiled an unashamedly provocative main conference programme, placing resilience firmly at the centre of the built environment conversation. Taking place from 12-14 May 2026 at Excel London, big hitters representing UKGBC, RIBA, ACAN, Architects Declare and The... View Article

A plan for fuel poverty

David Patrick from Dimplex explores how electric heating and smart ventilation technologies can be easily integrated to deliver affordable warmth and comfort. As household energy costs in the UK continue to rise, fuel poverty has become a widespread challenge for... View Article

Meeting the sector’s decarbonisation goals

Robert Dreghorn at The Electric Heating Company outlines how electric heating solutions paired with efficiency upgrades can help local authorities, housing associations and private landlords reduce carbon, cut bills and future proof homes. Heating UK homes remains a major source... View Article

Retrofit made simpler

With millions of social homes still sitting below an EPC rating of C, a data-led retrofit model is emerging to help landlords tackle varied portfolios, as Luke Gale at Wienerberger explains. Across the UK, the challenge facing social housing providers... View Article