Emma Wells, technical director and head of built heritage at SLR Consulting, takes a closer look at the consent needed for changes to a listed building and how those living in these properties should approach the situation. While purchasing a... View Article

With more stringent oversight of heat networks around the corner, Jarrad Bedford of Insite Energy shares some tips for reducing residents’ energy bills. It shouldn’t be news to any heat network operators that the legislative landscape is set to change... View Article

Traditionally, flooring refurbishments that involve damaged or uneven subfloors are time intensive and costly to undertake. But not anymore. Here, Donna Hannaway, Head of Marketing UK and Ireland at Forbo Flooring Systems explores how the latest Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT)... View Article

Jason Cox, Sales Director – Building Services at Wilo UK, discusses why cold water booster sets are becoming crucial in the fight against insufficient water pressure in residential apartment blocks across the country. The government’s plan to ‘get Britain building... View Article

Benedict Wallbank, Trimble’s BIM Strategy and Partnerships Manager, explores how digital construction software can help housebuilders and contractors to demonstrate a clear golden thread of traceable and accessible data throughout the supply chain. The last few years have featured a... View Article

Light the candles, pour in a warming bubble bath, and turn on your favourite TV show, could there be a more relaxing scene? Bathroom TVs are rising in popularity largely due to a shift in consumers wanting to turn their... View Article

The UK roofing market is characterised by four main product types – natural slate, traditional clay, concrete tiles and increasingly, fibre cement slate. Go back seventy five years and there were just three options for roofing materials: quarry mined slates,... View Article

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the modern construction industry, digital tools are revolutionising and transforming how we develop and operate built environments, enhancing both the accuracy and efficiency of design and construction processes. Manufacturer data plays a vital role,... View Article

Building Information Modelling (BIM) has moved quickly from the cutting edge to the mainstream in recent years, but it has yet to be embraced across the board. Here, Adam Salt, Design Engineer & BIM Co-ordinator at global drainage manufacturer Wavin,... View Article

Simeon Perry, head of operations at EN:Able Communities, the charity arm of Efficiency North, looks at how bringing together experts from across the industry can offer a solution to the retrofit skills gap. The race to retrofit The previous government... View Article

Martin Benn, Head of New Build at Eurocell, which supplies PVC-U windows and doors profiles for new build developments, makes the case for off-site construction to speed up the delivery of new homes in England. Labour’s shake-up to the house building... View Article

Carl Bailey of Elevate UK & Ireland, discusses the construction of a new Australian-themed adventure golf centre, including the waterproofing of a 2,000 m² lagoon. The new £2.5m Adventure Golf Course at Adlington Golf Centre in Cheshire is one of... View Article

Charlie Mowbray, Senior Product Manager, Ideal Heating – Commercial “Heat pumps are a widely suitable and cost-effective solution for decarbonising the UK’s buildings and are vital to delivering Net Zero” states the UK government in its ‘Heat Pump Investment Roadmap... View Article

Nicola John, Managing Director of Fire Door Maintenance, part of UAP Ltd, discusses the importance of the 2018 Hackitt Report “golden thread” recommendation, exploring why businesses must address the risks of siloed construction practices as well as strategies for implementing... View Article