A new study from Oscar Acoustics, Great Britain’s specialists in architectural acoustic finishes, highlights a growing workplace challenge: Excessive office noise is undermining productivity, employee well-being, and the ‘Great Return to the Office.’   Noise has become a major deterrent... View Article

The UK construction sector faces a well-documented skills shortage, but another challenge – material supply – also threatens much needed progress. Kealan Hunt, Blocks Commercial Director at Tarmac discusses how innovative solutions, such as lightweight concrete blocks, are emerging to... View Article

Ed Morris, Technical Manager at Altecnic Hydronic heating systems are essential in reducing operational carbon emissions in modern homes – but without correct system balancing, even the most efficient system design risks falling short of its potential.  As UK housebuilders... View Article

Almost eight years on from the tragic events of 14th June 2017, achieving uncompromising fire safety in residential buildings remains a thorny issue for the UK construction sector. One particularly sore topic is around the collation, management and provision of... View Article

Commercial workspace has seen its most significant shift in decades, starting with the rise of remote working and rapidly evolving into hybrid and flexible arrangements. While hybrid work has become the standard for millions, an increasing number of UK businesses... View Article

Taking the Pain Out of PAS 2035 Compliance How time flies. With the PAS 2035 deadline looming at the end of March, the construction industry is glancing nervously at the clock on the wall as the Landlord threatens to call... View Article

Ian Chubb, managing director of Deuren, explores the relationship between cladding, facades, and seamless door integration, offering insights into achieving a cohesive and technically excellent building exterior. A property’s facade is one of its most defining characteristics, shaping not only... View Article

Ian Rogers, Sales Director of Gilberts Blackpool, diffuses his perspective on how to influence the impact of architectural design Ambience: it’s at the root of how well a space works, whether work or play. How the occupants feel has a... View Article

Surface water flooding threatens more people and properties than any other form of flooding in the UK.  Despite government planning guidance requiring the use of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) wherever possible, many schemes feature impermeable surfacing materials such as Dense... View Article

Housebuilders need building products that they can trust, helping to protect their site, workforce and project timescales. Read on, as Jonathan Lynch, UK Building Product Manager at EGGER UK explores how chipboard-based structural flooring can deliver on all these needs. ... View Article

The UK’s social housing stock, comprising of 4.4 million homes, faces significant challenges to meet 2035 and 2050 net zero targets. Improving property thermal performance is key to achieving these aims, with housing associations and local authorities under pressure to... View Article

Words by: Ben Hancock, Managing Director, Oscar Acoustics As we progress through 2025, the commercial workplace landscape continues to evolve, driven by changing employee expectations, technological advancements, and a growing emphasis on sustainability.  The past year has set the stage... View Article

The UK’s affordable housing shortage is a pressing point on the political agenda. As Labour sets out ambitious targets for the future of the sector, there’s an urgent need to focus on standards and solutions for those living in temporary... View Article

Paul McIver, Community Energy Director at Vital Energi, outlines the essential steps for successful Energy Services Company (ESCo) partnerships as the UK transitions to regulated heat networks. As the UK’s heat network market moves towards regulation, developing sustainable and customer-focused... View Article

Ruth MacEachern, Product Manager at EnviroVent, looks at how to ensure compliance with ventilation requirements in dwellings as part of improving indoor air quality. “In the last 20 years, ventilation has increasingly been recognised for the vital part it plays... View Article

You may think that by designing a new build property or renovating your existing home up to the most modern standards, condensation and mould would never be a problem – but the truth is that no building is immune unless... View Article

Battling condensation and dampness, which can lead to the formation of mould, is nothing new to landlords in this country.  Our climate and existing, aging housing stock sometimes make it feel like an inevitability.  Then there’s residents’ lifestyles thrown into... View Article

As the UK embraces a future free of fossil fuels, electrification has become a central pillar of its decarbonisation strategy. From transportation to industry, sectors are transitioning to electric solutions to reduce their carbon footprints and align with the nation’s... View Article