Origin’s whole-house solution

People’s perception of what they want from their homes is changing, making it more important than ever for housebuilders to understand what homeowners are looking for in a new home. Make a Statement First impressions play a big part in... View Article

Step by step collaboration

Ed Rhys-Hurn from Zakuna explains the benefits of collaboration with interior designers, architects and contractors early on in the stair design process to avoid challenges presented by design, regulations and installation issues Regardless of the chosen method of construction for... View Article

Healthy energy efficiency

In order to reach the 2050 net zero targets, building designers are faced with some tough choices. Louise McHugh of Vent-Axia explains how heat recovery ventilation can provide the efficiencies plus the right air quality, while avoiding overengineering Despite the... View Article

In support of brick’s appeal

Bricks, in conjunction with innovative masonry support systems, are building on their appeal as architects increasingly specify them across a wide range of new buildings. IG Masonry Support’s Andy Sharlot explains Modern brick slip products enable the creation of bespoke... View Article

Ventilation for the built environment – combatting mould

Poor indoor air quality contributes to respiratory and allergy problems. Inadequate ventilation creates ideal conditions for condensation and mould growth. Vectaire’s MVHRs help tackle these problems. Incorporating two fans they deliver low level continuous ventilation – extracting stale air from... View Article

Openings for a net zero future

The UK Government has proposed the Future Homes Standard to ensure new homes built from 2025 will produce 75-80% less carbon. Chris Armes from Liniar Design & Development offers advice on choosing windows and doors for low carbon development projects... View Article

Colour under consideration

Colour can play an important part in the identity of any building. Here, Elissa Turnbull from Saint-Gobain Weber shares her tips for specifying render From the brightly colourful houses rendered in Portobello Road, to the traditional Suffolk Pink, colour can... View Article

From barn living to luxury living

We recently helped turn this neglected barn into a stunning luxury newly built home. There are very few companies in the UK who can in-house manufacture and install all the bespoke products required for a build of this type and... View Article

Structherm proudly announces award

Structherm proudly announces the INCA Winners Award for the successful 18-month renovation of the Glasgow Green Boathouse. The revitalised Grade 2 listed building, on the River Clyde bank, utilised Structherm’s Structural External Wall Insulation with textured silicone finish and replication... View Article

Automatic door servicing solutions from TORMAX

With wet and windy weeks ahead, it is important to regularly service your automatic entrance system to ensure it continues working at optimum efficiency, whatever the weather throws at it. With a nationwide team of in-house trained engineers, TORMAX can... View Article

ARDEX returns to SPATEX 2024

ARDEX UK are once again exhibiting at SPATEX – the UK’s largest pool, spa and wellness show – which is taking place from 6th to 8th February at the Coventry Building Society Arena. At the heart of the pool and... View Article

CPD now available from Dual Innovation Award winner AeroBarrierUK

AeroBarrierUK, a leader in air tightness solutions, is now offering CPDs and seminars to guide architects and specifiers on achieving best-in-class airtightness for projects, both guaranteed and at scale. The seminar will cover current and upcoming Building Regulations, the challenges... View Article

The Future of Airtightness – AeroBarrierUK

Looking at the Future Homes Standard and beyond, join Head of AeroBarrierUK, Hugh Franklin, on a tailored seminar covering the importance of specified airtightness in new build projects. Delivered in-person or via webinar, this CPD covers the ‘last uncontrolled variable’... View Article

NHBC Standards 6.1 – Cavity Trays

Compatible with metal arched openings, concrete arched openings and traditional centering construction, Type BA Barrier Arch Cavity Trays from Cavity Trays Ltd are preformed to suit all designs of openings within cavity walls. Harmonized protection is established every time, plus... View Article