As the Future Homes Standard approaches, we’re seeing more consideration for embodied carbon in construction projects, says Dean Asher, Head of Technical Services at Polypipe Building Products The built environment has been dominated by the topic of decarbonisation in recent... View Article

Functional and aesthetic requirements can vary considerably throughout a project, so how do you ensure that your flooring specification supports each space? Purpose and Requirements As a surface exposed to constant contact and with direct influence on the physical and... View Article

Gary Hemmings, managing director of WestWood Liquid Technologies, explains how PMMA technology is meeting the need for more aesthetic and durable waterproofing across multiple applications.   Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) liquid-applied systems were first developed by chemists in 1928 and have been... View Article

Oliver West, Managing Director of Hampshire-based building contractor, Vale Southern, provides some key considerations to keep in mind when selecting your building contractor. Appointing a building contractor for your new build home is a critical decision. As the final piece... View Article

The UK construction value chain finds itself at an important crossroads in the race to net zero. Change is necessary across the sector and manufacturers in energy intensive industries will be key to helping meet environmental targets. Here, Stephane Vissiere,... View Article

Ashley Hooper from Joseph Hamilton Seaton discusses the intrinsic link between durability and comfort in choosing flooring solutions, and how prioritising both will foster customer satisfaction, wellbeing, and the longevity of the building. For all kinds of residential developments, whether... View Article

For today’s architectural strategies, you would be hard pressed to find a building material with better credentials than natural slate. With timeless aesthetic appeal and inherent durability, it has long been favoured for roofing applications. Here, Steve Pearson, UK Director... View Article

As heat pumps become more and more popular, Nick Duggan, MD at The Radiator Centre answers our questions on which radiators are best to use with these systems and how to maximise energy efficiency Why might I need different radiators... View Article

Healthcare environments are as busy as ever and with winter fast approaching, they will no doubt remain at capacity. This increase in people will result in the inevitable rise in bacteria, leading to more potential Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs). One... View Article

With recent amendments to Approved Document B, the process of correctly specifying building materials for high-rise developments can often be overwhelming. Fire safety glass can be one such area that is complicated to navigate, with housing associations and local authorities... View Article

Recently, two of the country’s greatest concerns clashed. We urgently need to take measures to protect our waterways from excess nutrients—they cause algae to bloom, suffocating other pondlife and disturbing the natural balance of water-based things—and we are desperate for... View Article

In our modern world, people spend around 90% of their time indoors, so it is essential that internal spaces are designed with the health and wellbeing of users in mind. This starts from the ground up, where flooring choices can... View Article

From meeting new regulatory requirements and safeguarding homeowner energy bills, there’s much to consider when specifying a heating system. Here, Laurie Michel, Pre-Contracts Director at WMS, provides advice on transitioning from traditional to low-temperature heating systems and explains why hydronic... View Article

Phil Marsh, Product Manager at Speedpanel discusses façade remediation and building envelope retrofit projects becoming increasingly commonplace as we look to bring our current building stock in line with the updated fire safety regulations, as well as address the need... View Article

Regardless of the type of housing, the goal of any interior should be to create a supportive environment for the occupiers well-being, where important functional aspects are balanced with aesthetic and physical comfort. Even with the need to deliver value... View Article

Smart touchless solutions and unusual finishes on brassware are transitioning from luxurious amenities to essential requirements for energy-saving, accessibility and hygiene. Here, the specification team at Sanipex Group look at how fittings that may once have been viewed as ‘nice... View Article