When space matters… Go with the Saniflo

As the original inventor of the macerator, Saniflo’s product range has come a long way over the last 60+ years. Whether it is grey or black water waste, a bathroom in the loft, a kitchen in the basement or a... View Article

Architects shouldn’t shut the door at handover

Unlike a car, for which we are given lessons and a manual, the learning process with buildings tends to be more intuitive. To continue the car analogy, there is no MOT and little regular servicing, especially with domestic properties, so maintenance is frequently forgotten until something... View Article

Focus on Zinc 21

See how architects are using VMZINC around the world VMZINC has been produced since 1837 and the Focus on Zinc magazine has been highlighting how VMZINC has been used in contemporary architecture for almost 30 years. Focus on Zinc 21, features 22... View Article

Webinar: Subsidence And Residential Properties

Join this must-attend webinar, which explains how a fast, unique process to repair subsidence is saving hundreds of thousands of pounds a year for local councils and associations. The 30-minute webinar will explain how the process works and the multitude... View Article

Assuring specified thermal performance – Performance Gap CPD

With the Performance Gap CPD, sharpen your knowledge on thermal regulations and best practices to ensure your building projects achieve as-designed thermal performance. Learning Outcomes Reflect on the journey to modern thermal regulations Understand Passivhaus principles and their importance Understand... View Article

Fighting fires: an unlikely washroom hero

In the post-Grenfell landscape, fire safety in commercial washrooms is a critical issue. Carole Armstrong of Delabie UK explains how WC frames can sit at the centre of a project’s fire strategy for preventing the spread of flame. Fire safety... View Article

Building the future with ICF

ICF is one means available for reducing the carbon footprint of new housing, says Christopher Stride of the Insulating Concrete Formwork Association. The drive to improve levels of energy efficiency and airtightness while reducing a building’s reliance on heating and... View Article

More than just hot air

Clarissa Youden from Total Home Environment discusses how super-insulated and airtight building fabrics have seen the use of Passivhaus-certified systems that go ‘beyond’ MVHR to harness the benefits of heat pump ventilation. Imagine the appeal of a new home which... View Article

Follow the curve to innovation

Innovative manufacturing and collaboration are key to architectural success. Mick Beresford of Leviat details some unique, engineered solutions for complex projects. Today’s architects are not content with the conventional and frequently seek to create buildings that will challenge our perceptions... View Article

The power of colour in design

Victoria Brocklesby of Origin discusses how coloured doors and windows can transform home design, and offers practical advice on using colour to boost kerb appeal, enhance light, and add value. The decisions are endless when designing a home: from floor... View Article

Keller Kitchens extends carbon farming collaboration

Since 2021, DKG (parent company of Keller Kitchens and Bruynzeel) and ZLTO (association of farmers and horticulturists in the Dutch provinces Zeeland, North Brabant and South Gelderland)  have been working together on a five-year pilot project ‘Carbon Farming for CO2-storage in farmland’. DKG joined... View Article

Inspectas project team underpins robust compliance framework

Inspectas Property Compliance has introduced a new team to oversee the management of action plans for asbestos management and removal, fire risk, water risk and health & safety management. Created to help clients prioritise, budget and procure a solution, the... View Article