In recent years, outdoor spaces have taken on greater prominence in residential design. Here, John Abernethie, Managing Director at Birkdale outlines the modern fencing options that can provide the right balance between aesthetics and durability when compared to traditional timber... View Article

Why we should be using existing infrastructure for installation Sustainability is at the forefront of our collective consciousness, influencing everything from individual lifestyle choices to large-scale corporate strategies. Despite this widespread awareness, it is surprising to see major network operators,... View Article

As temperatures soar during the summer the use of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems naturally increases. While these systems often make the temperature of shared spaces more comfortable by cooling, irregular maintenance and older models can mean that... View Article

When it comes to creating dramatic and large-scale interior design schemes for the hospitality and leisure sector, whether that’s within modern hotels, golf clubs or sports facilities, digitally printed textile flooring can lend itself to the task beautifully. Here, Donna... View Article

Charlie Mowbray, Senior Product Manager, Ideal Heating – Commercial Regulatory changes have removed the majority of domestic and commercial non-condensing pressure jet boilers from the market. However, those that remain, that can operate in condensing mode, can represent a good... View Article

By Allan Doris, Branch Manager at commercial roofing contractor BriggsAmasco. The Passivhaus building standard is proven to create homes that excel in terms of energy efficiency, comfort and cost-effectiveness. With energy savings of more than 75% and up to 90%... View Article

Lithium-ion battery fires in properties are a pressing concern. Daniel Robins, projects director at CheckFire, explores measures building managers and landlords should take to ensure property and lives are protected. With lithium-ion batteries becoming increasingly prevalent in everyday life, so... View Article

Caroline Gray Mason, business development director – water at Cenergist  Housebuilders are already familiar with water-related environmental issues within the planning process which are stalling development progress.  Nutrient neutrality ordinarily dominates headlines, however in the background, expanding water neutrality requirements... View Article

Whether you have children of your own, or plan on selling your property to another family in the future, ensuring your property is built with child safety in mind is essential. Here, Victoria Brocklesby, COO at Origin, the UK’s leading... View Article

With a new Parliament, Jeff House, Director of External Affairs and Policy at Baxi, discusses the drive to decarbonise homes and businesses, the role of heat pumps, and what needs to change from a policy and legislation perspective to accelerate the... View Article

Inconsistent quality control has been a longstanding challenge for UK housebuilders and developers, and one of the root causes is a distinct lack of digitalisation within the building process. Manual methods, paper-based documentation, and siloed information still dominate, with key... View Article

In this article, Claire Bailey-Jones, Business Development and Marketing Director at Novus Property Solutions discusses resident perceptions of decarbonisation retrofit programmes, and why challenging this is key to encouraging resident engagement. The issue of climate change continues to be a... View Article

Almost half (49%) of housebuilders say that their business is not prepared for the Future Homes Standard (FHS) and won’t be ahead of its implementation next year, and, a further 61% think it will be extremely challenging to meet the... View Article

As hybrid working continues to shape the modern office environment, it’s crucial for businesses to prioritise their employees’ mental and physical health and wellbeing, both at home and in the office. This includes ensuring neurodivergent people also feel comfortable and... View Article

As the push for improved workplace productivity continues, architects are on the hunt for acoustic solutions that can tackle noise overload. However, when it comes to fire safety, not all products are created equal. Ben Hancock, managing director at Oscar Acoustics,... View Article

With the cost of living crisis and what seems like an endless continuation of household bills rising, affordable internet connectivity has never been more important. Sadly, the cost of broadband in recent years has caused up to one million people... View Article