With sustainability top of the agenda, Richard Bateman – Product Marketing Manager at RWC – explains the essential role of plumbing and heating in new build properties. To meet the growing demand for housing across the UK, the government has... View Article

Chris Caton, Product Director – Commercial, at Ideal Heating Scientific consensus is that the world must reach net zero by 2050 to prevent the worst effects of climate change. A key step towards net zero in the UK is reducing... View Article

Daniel May of Consort Architectural Hardware discusses the proposed standard change from BS 476 to EN 1634-1 and the impact it may have on door hardware and the built environment should it pass. Building regulations are designed to govern the... View Article

This week, the Government announced that they are investing a further £3 billion into the Government-backed loan scheme to support 20,000 new affordable homes. The scheme provides low-cost loans to thousands of housing providers to build new homes, and for the first... View Article

Author Roland Bull, Partner and Head of Rural Investment at Bidwells While the development community was given a reprieve in November last year with the delay of new laws that will require them to further protect and conserve nature, there... View Article

Delivering bold, beautiful, but resilient buildings is an age-old challenge for architects, particularly in today’s climate, when so much emphasis is placed on balancing visual appeal with structural performance.  Architects want to ensure their creations are a cut above the... View Article

Tim Whiteley, co-founder, Inevidesk Recent Census data shows 22.6% of architects are self-employed, significantly higher than the wider UK working population (16.8%). This could be attributed to a post-pandemic reset in demand for architects, meaning architects are doing freelance work alongside their main job.... View Article

The road to regulatory reform has been a challenging one, but it’s one the construction industry needs to continue following if it wants to rebuild public trust post-Grenfell. Whilst good progress has been made, I don’t think most appreciated the... View Article

Embracing science, data and ecological expertise will help developers rise to the challenge of new biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements, say environmental specialists at Fera Science. Under the Town & Country Planning Act (TCPA), from 12 February 2024, most developers... View Article

James Doherty, Senior Planner, Boyer (part of Leaders Romans Group) The Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities (DLUHC) recently consulted on proposed changes to certain Permitted Development Rights (PDR) which are intended to support, amongst other things, housing delivery.... View Article

External wall insulation is a highly effective way to improve the energy efficiency of your home while also enhancing its appearance.  Here, Matthew Woodhams, Technical Specification Manager at Baumit, answers some of your questions about external wall insulation. What is... View Article

By Cathy Barlow, Managing Director, Smith Goodfellow It has almost become a cliché to proclaim that the climate crisis is one of the greatest threats facing humanity. However, with yet another record-shattering year of global high temperatures and extreme weather... View Article

As we reflect on 2023 and welcome in a new year, where do we see 2024 taking the housebuilding sector? Read on as Scott, Wolters, Building Products Sales Director at EGGER UK, manufacturer of timber structural flooring boards, gives his... View Article

The preservation and conservation of biodiversity have become increasingly important in the face of rapid urban development and the need for new housing in the UK. As a response to this concern, BNG (Biodiversity Net Gain) Regulations have been implemented... View Article

Julian Roberts, Technical Services Director at UAP summarises the main types of door lock and explains what to look out for to ensure homes are as secure as possible.   Maximising security is a priority for all those responsible for managing... View Article

Mark Morris of Breedon Generon gets up close and personal with the UK roofing industry’s new solar roof power solution. Racking up 2,000 miles on a friends and family tour of the UK was how we spent a couple of... View Article

By Charlie Mowbray, Senior Product Manager, Ideal Heating – Commercial  Heat networks – also referred to as district / communal heating – are a flexible, tried and tested technology that has been safely and effectively heating homes and buildings and... View Article

Here, James Kane, Regional Sales Manager – Social Housing at EnviroVent, looks at the causes and impact of mould in residential properties and outlines the key actions social housing providers need to take in order to eradicate this problem and... View Article