Cistermiser welcomes DEFRA’s Water Saving Targets

Cistermiser, a leader in water management, has welcomed the ambitious water saving targets for commercial buildings recently set by DEFRA. These include a national goal to reduce water leakage by 37% by 2038 and 50% by 2050, along with specific... View Article

James Hardie appoints new Channel Sales Manager

James Hardie, a world leader in the manufacture of high-performance fibre cement and fibre gypsum building solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Gabriela Carp as their new Channel Sales Manager for the Midlands. This strategic move reinforces James... View Article

The key to control

Safe and seamless movement in our built environment ‘hinges’ on accurately specified and installed door hardware, as Russell Marks of Boss Door Controls explains. With millions of doors used every day, it’s important to recognise the details behind effective access... View Article

Green heat network providers

Neal Herbert of GTC discusses how heat networks are revolutionising heat and hot water delivery in new homes, playing a key role in the UK’s ongoing shift to sustainable, low-carbon developments. The integration of renewable energy into developments is becoming... View Article

Exploring Specialist Self-Build Site Insurance

Many self-builders assume that if they use a contractor or builder, they would have their own insurance cover for the entire build from start to finish, but sadly, this is rarely the case. Your builder may say they are fully... View Article

A building is not just an architect’s problem

When judging the success or failure of a building, it is often the architect who comes under scrutiny. After all, architects have overall responsibility for a building’s design, aesthetics and functionality. What is easily forgotten is that they are interpreting... View Article

Futurebuild empowers you to make a positive impact

For 20 years Futurebuild has been the industry’s most impactful event for sustainable construction, bringing together the entire built environment supply chain. Visit Futurebuild on 04 – 06 March 2025 to discover new ideas, explore innovative solutions, and gain knowledge... View Article

New ways of working

Workplace fit-outs are no longer just about pure function; the focus has shifted to enhancing human experience and staff wellbeing. Ruth Evans of CPMG Architects explores the growing link between design and behaviour. Historic trends have showcased a ‘job for... View Article

The sensory power of floors

Catherine Helliker of Danfloor discusses harnessing the power of soft floorcoverings for creating inclusive education environments which support neurodivergence. In designing inclusive spaces which support all users’ needs, such as in education facilities, the need to focus on the importance... View Article

Breaking down barriers

With the UK’s aging social housing stock and stringent decarbonisation targets and legal obligations, Kelly Hibbert of Eurocell, examines the key challenges facing the sector in achieving emissions reduction goals while addressing fuel poverty. The UK has the oldest social... View Article

Innovation revolutionising pumping stations

In the dynamic and competitive landscape of the construction industry, mitigating risk and ensuring accountability are instrumental in shaping its future. Responding to these demands, Delta Membrane Systems Limited introduces the pioneering HLA Plus and HLA Plus Intelligent. These innovative... View Article