Author Archives: Kimberley Musson

2020 sees rise in demand for UK furniture

With every economic crisis, there tends to be some winners among the many losers, and with the coronavirus pandemic being so unique in nature, there have been some unique winners to come with it. One of the major beneficiaries of... View Article

VMZINC in the Housing and Residential Sector

Since the 19th century VMZINC has been used to roof and clad a wide range of residential buildings from small to large developments and for both new build and retrofit. The extensive array of roof and wall systems combined with... View Article

Glass Trends 2021. What to keep an eye on in 2021!

It’s no secret that 2020 forced us all to look at our homes in a different way, the pandemic kept us at home with kitchen tables becoming schooling desks, living rooms became office spaces and home offices became long term... View Article

Experts encourage construction to embrace new energy assessment

Building consultancy, C80 Solutions Ltd, has teamed up with electric heating manufacturer, ThermoSphere, to launch TalkSAP10, a new initiative helping the construction sector to understand and embrace a major change in the way energy performance is assessed in residential developments.... View Article

Sustainable aluminium rainwater systems CPD

Marley Alutec, the UK leader in innovative aluminium rainwater and eaves solutions offers RIBA accredited CPDs for all architectural professionals! Our new online seminar content includes information covering: Aluminium and the Environment Fascia, Soffit and Coping Systems Sustainable Aluminium Rainwater... View Article

To be or not to be OSB?

For those specifiers who have contemplated using SterlingOSB Zero for a new project, Norbord has produced a CPD video presentation which highlights the features and benefits of the popular, versatile board. There are variants available and applications include roofing, timber... View Article

Glasdon Modus™ Helps Improve Communal Waste Disposal and Recycling

Leading designer and manufacturer of waste management solutions, Glasdon, share their insight into how the Modus™ range of bin and container housings has been helping local authorities and housing associations maintain cleaner environments and improve residential recycling rates. Glasdon designed... View Article

UK Government announce New Green Building Targets

The UK government recently revealed plans to improve the energy performance of new homes. In the announcement on 19 January, Hosing Minister Chris Pincher said that the aim is for all new builds to be: “…highly energy efficient, with low... View Article

How to Make Workspaces More Clean in Covid Times

One of the key worries of employees when returning to the office is their personal safety. Consequently, employers should make sure that workspaces are as clean as possible before bringing people back to work. Initial Evaluation If your office space... View Article

MT Finance Announced Launch of Regulated Products

Specialist lender MT Finance has just announced the launch of regulated bridging products across a selected panel of brokers. Entering the Regulated Bridging Marketplace MT Finance has entered the regulated bridging market after assessing the needs of their clients. The London-based lender,... View Article

How to design and specify rooflights and glass roofs

LAMILUX understand that continuing professional development is crucial – even when traditional methods of presenting CPDs cannot be available. The LAMILUX sales team are opening up their calendars to be on hand to deliver their live virtual CPD seminar to you and your... View Article

Four benefits of upvc windows for your property

upvc – short for unplasticized polyvinyl chloride – is a material often used for window frames and sills when installing double glazed windows to a property. It is a cheap, low maintenance material that can be used as an alternative... View Article

How to specify success with curtain walling

As the popularity of glazed curtain walling increases, particularly for large urban buildings, Dan Gleeson of Reynaers UK discusses the benefits of aluminium systems and considers the importance of working with experienced suppliers. Forming an integral part of a building’s... View Article

Time to get hung-up on the bathroom space

Today, more than ever, the key to enhancing buyer appeal is not just planning ahead, but designing ahead too. As buyers increasingly seek out washrooms that are not only functional but inspirational, it’s never been more important for developers to... View Article

Understanding fire risk in flat roofs

Once a previously unused space that ensured a building was watertight, the flat roof has since evolved into a valuable and versatile commodity. From meeting sustainability targets with solar panel installations, to providing tranquil garden terraces or being used for... View Article