Optimising domestic soundproofing with Maxiboard

Major upgrades to acoustic insulation levels are vital if homeowners and tenants are to truly experience ‘comfort’ in their domestic environment, matching the transformation of the thermal efficiency of many UK homes. With only 25% of UK homes being classed... View Article

A robust case for timber windows

Today’s timber windows are vastly improved on their predecessors, but a recent survey and round table found that specifiers’ misconceptions are still making them wary, says Tracy Pomfret of George Barnsdale Rishi Sunak’s U-turn on attending COP 27 came to... View Article

The embodiment of low carbon

Craig Edwards from WMS Underfloor Heating gives his views on why the latest embodied carbon data on heating systems shows that underfloor heating is the option to consider for specifiers pursuing low emissions The total carbon emissions from a building... View Article

Resiblock score at the FIFA World Cup

For the next month the eyes of the planet will be glued on Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. As the World’s Favourite Players battle it out to determine who is the best in the world at football, The... View Article

Rising to the refurb challenge

Renovating older buildings requires a delicate balance of facilitating disability access while remaining sensitive to a building’s original character, says Sean O’Sullivan from The Platform Lift Company A visit to a local market town or high street provides stark evidence of... View Article

Introducting Tecound membrane from Soprema

Acoustic consideration is paramount in both new build and renovation projects. Soprema has a proven track record in the field of contact and airborne noise reduction products and our range of soundproofing solutions includes the TECSOUND polymer based, bitumen-free, high-density... View Article

Reginox UK announces new Area Sales Manager

Sinks, taps and accessories manufacturer, Reginox UK, is celebrating a recent promotion of one of its longest serving members of staff – Vicky Allman Vicky, from Sandbach, has been promoted from Purchasing and Stock Control Manager to Area Sales Manager... View Article

Supporting animal care in a Yorkshire vet practice

Challenge CLIENT: Wicstun Veterinary Group LIFT TYPE: A 5-person (400kg), hydraulic-drive vertical platform lift The Stannah Midilift SL platform lift was specified by Phil Walker, client agent for Wicstun Veterinary Group: “The new-build practice in Market Weighton needed supplementary access... View Article

Perforated panels combine safety, functionality and aesthetics

LISTEN HERE ​​​​​​Overlooking the Manchester City Canal, a total of 500 apartments are being built in Manchester Waters. The location, quality and facilities are unique, and the selection ranges from studios to 3-bedroom apartments. The first blocks are finished and... View Article

Zentia renames one of its most popular ceiling tile ranges

Zentia’s new Fission range will incorporate the former Tatra, Cortega and Fine Fissured tiles. Leading UK ceiling manufacturers Zentia are bringing together and renaming three of their most popular mineral tiles. The new Fission range will comprise Fission (formerly Tatra),... View Article

A new gateway for Newcastle

As part of a large-scale regeneration of Newcastle’s city centre, its Victorian station is undergoing a revitalising refurbishment. Here, Alex Vafeiadi of Atkins tells Jack Wooler how the firm was able to bring all the stakeholders together to uplift this... View Article

Marley Alutec guttering helps achieve a striking look

Marley Alutec’s Evolve Deepflow and Aligator Giant were recently specified for an eco-friendly property in Suffolk. The guttering created a striking aesthetic, which helped to meet the homeowner’s criteria for a modern finish but using materials and products with low... View Article

Vent-Axia celebrates lucky number three at H&V News Awards

Market-leading ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is celebrating winning the ‘Domestic Ventilation Product of the Year’ award at the prestigious H&V News Awards for the third year in a row. The company scooped the award for its pioneering Vent-Axia Lo-Carbon Multivent MEV... View Article

AAT offers an answer for social housing and adaptations

Social housing landlords face a growing problem – the majority of their tenants have a long term impairment, do not have the adaptations they need¹, yet the housing stock is increasingly (35+% and growing²) flats. Among the biggest problems are... View Article