Legionella risk assessments

The Legionella Control Association (LCA) discusses why a thorough risk assessment is a good starting point for adhering to legislation, as well as the importance of ensuring it is undertaken by a trained and occupationally competent person A  Risk Assessment... View Article

New technology is the key to fire door compliance

With new regulation now in force for checking fire doors, Dave Carr from Propeller Powered explains how advanced technology is helping the housing sector to comply Enforced in January 2023, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 set new legal duties... View Article

A bathroom and kitchens role in reaching net zero targets

Chris Tranter from Bristan looks at the kitchen and bathroom solutions available to help providers work more efficiently and sustainably across retrofit projects Soaring energy prices and the cost-of-living crisis are having a huge impact on housing providers as they... View Article

What progress has been made since Grenfell?

Hannah Mansell, from the Masonite group of companies in the UK, outlines findings from research into how the public sector approaches fire safety and the biggest challenges facing organisations looking to safeguard resident wellbeing in high-rise buildings In 2017, the... View Article

Show Preview: The home front

27 – 29 JUNE MANCHESTER CENTRAL Throughout the UK, the housing sector is facing unprecedented challenges. From uncertainty in government funding, incoming new regulations, and the pressing need for more homes, to the equally pressing need to maintain and improve... View Article

Fencing solutions that will stand the test of time

All property developments require a fencing solution that is attractive, durable and low maintenance. Here, John Abernethie of Birkdale looks at why it’s time to switch from traditional to more modern options. When specifying a fencing system, certain characteristics should... View Article

Manage moisture & avoid floor failure

Excess subfloor moisture causes floor failure and costly delays to projects. Stephen Boulton of F Ball & Co provides some crucial advice for developers to help them guard against the problem when installing floorcoverings. Unchecked subfloor moisture, whether residual construction... View Article

Futureproof your foundations

The NHBC’s Richard Smith shares some of the key learnings from its latest report, which looks at how to futureproof foundations against climate change. The NHBC Foundation is committed to providing high quality research and practical guidance to support the... View Article

Social rent: In terminal decline

Patrick Mooney, housing consultant and news editor of Housing, Management & Maintenance magazine says supply of homes for social rent appears to be in terminal decline – at a time when they are needed the most By some strange irony, at... View Article

Show Preview: Showing how to build with stone

6 – 8 June ExCeL, London Many homeowners dream of including natural stone somewhere in the home. Whether it is limestone floors, granite worktops, marble in the bathroom, a sandstone patio or a slate roof, the chances are there will... View Article

Show Preview: UK Construction Week comes back to london

2 – 4 May ExCeL, London A host of famous faces, interactive demos, new features and ground-breaking products await visitors to the UK’s largest event for the built environment, UK Construction Week (UKCW), which makes a welcome return to London’s ExCeL... View Article

Make a sharp exit

If a particular development isn’t proceeding as planned, a developer exit loan could get you back on track. Roma Finance’s Steve Smith explains what the loans entail and how they could help you. Whether you’re a first-time developer or highly... View Article

The changing face of roofing

Stephen Makin of Mayan Roofing Systems discusses the changes at the forefront of roofing development which are helping specifiers drive building performance Despite advancements in technology and construction materials, the methods and practices of pitched roofing have remained relatively unchanged... View Article

The Climate Challenge: Taking cement ‘2 Zero’

Will Lavelle of Atkins and Dr Philippa Horton from University of Cambridge discuss the world’s first zero emissions cement trial and the aim of developing net-zero cement for the construction industry. The decarbonisation of the built environment presents a phenomenal... View Article

Comment: Budget concerns

Brian Berry, CEO of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), gives his review of a disappointing spring Budget The first few months of 2023 have been a relatively quiet period politically, far from the ups and downs of last year,... View Article

How timber can dovetail into the circular economy

With the construction industry responsible for a third of the world’s total waste, Scott Martin from Mumford & Wood asks when is the sector going to take responsibility The industry’s monumental output of non-biodegradable and often hazardous materials has been... View Article

Building in accessibility

Yola Mealing of Stiltz Homelifts considers how factoring in accessibility at project planning stage delivers the ‘forever home’ that clients are desiring As more homes are reworked for multi-functional living, the opportunity exists to create properties that cater for all... View Article

Testing your metal

With regulation changes and a market still in recovery mode, specifiers and architects looking to utilise metal for roofing and cladding should expect fresh challenges over the coming months, says Simon Walker at SIG Design and Technology As a global... View Article