The brick essentials
With an increasing number of homeowners choosing to pursue self-build or embark on self-renovation work, Simon Taylor of Ibstock examines one of the key considerations for any self-builder – the... View Article
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The cost of evicting a rogue tenant can set landlords back as much as £55k
Research by independent letting and sales agent Benham and Reeves has looked at the unfortunate cost of landing a bad tenant and how much this can reach during the gruelling... View Article
The future is modular
It’s no secret that the UK is suffering from a housing crisis. Modular homes are seen as the answer. Modular homes are designed to be incredibly energy efficient – some... View Article
Age UK and Habinteg call for better accessibility standards in new homes
Age UK and Habinteg has released a new campaigning factsheet, which calls for all new homes to be built to higher accessibility standards. There are currently 6.5 million people with... View Article
Is it time to overhaul the rental sector’s court system?
Patrick Mooney asks whether the new housing ministers will overhaul the legal system for the rental sector The change of Government ministers responsible for housing policies is likely to see... View Article
‘Cool’ new ventilation system enhances students’ experience at world-class learning hub in London
A new cooling and ventilation system has been installed at a world-class London university – thanks to Waterloo. The major project to address climate control in the Central Library at... View Article
Live web chat for Waterloo
Waterloo Air Products plc, leading UK manufacturers of ventilation grilles, diffusers, weather louvres and VAV systems, has added a live chat function for website visitors. Within the two-week initial trial,... View Article
Need for a planned approach to drainage maintenance
When it comes to drainage maintenance, many organisations are still adopting a shorted-sighted strategy which is costing them in the long-term. Contractors and facilities management professionals need to make the... View Article
ASCP announces industry leading line-up for annual Scottish safety & compliance conference
This September marks the return of ASCP’s Scottish conference and exhibition, bringing to Perthshire the UK’s only event dedicated to supporting safety and compliance professionals within the social housing and... View Article
Graven Hill answers demand with release of two new home designs
Graven Hill, the UK’s largest self and custom build development in Bicester, Oxfordshire will be showcasing two brand new custom build home options at an open evening on Thursday 15 August. Due to the... View Article
LK2 expands architectural team with new hire
Architecture, sports and leisure specialist, LK2 Group has appointed a new architect to join its team to support the delivery of a number of high-profile projects. David Foster – who has... View Article
Novus appointed to deliver £200,000 worth of housing repairs in York
Contractor Novus Property Solutions has won a £200,000 contract to deliver repairs to social housing properties owned by City of York Council. The work will see Novus complete internal and... View Article
Product & Supplier News
ISM wins major IP communications contract for Hammersmith & Fulham
Intergrated Security Manufacturing (ISM), a leader in the design, development and manufacture of Intercom systems for major housing projects, has won a significant contract to install its new IP-based communications... View Article
Make a house a home with Königstone’s Monaco
Königstone, renowned for durable, high-quality worktops, has added a new colour to the popular Königquartz portfolio: Monaco. The pale grey shade incorporates a marble-like effect with a natural-looking grain to... View Article
Classically beautiful and beautifully versatile – new ceramic sinks from BLANCO
BLANCO UK’s new ceramic sinks collection has been developed to answer the demand for a choice of styles in this timeless material – combined with high-tech manufacturing and quality standards.... View Article
Flexible installation options with Kaldewei’s Cayonoplan shower surface
Kaldewei’s enamelled Cayonoplan shower surface adapts to many different structural requirements. For instance, if adequate height is available it can be installed at floor level. Where the bathroom does not... View Article
How to create a house that has kerb appeal
The term ‘kerb appeal’ refers to how appealing the exterior of a property is when viewed from a street. Fortunately, there’re many things you can do to boost a property’s... View Article
Specialists in the design and construction of timber engineered products
Established in 2003, Deckbuilders UK Ltd are leading members of the Timber Decking and Cladding Association, designing and constructing high quality timber engineered products including: Decking, Balconies, Cladding, Timber Buildings,... View Article
John Chambers wildflower matting supplied for Balancing Pond on new Bellway Homes Site
Green-tech has recently supplied 1000 sqm of John Chambers wildflower matting for a newly created Balancing pond on a new housing development. PGE Landscaping Ltd is a professional landscaping, fencing... View Article
SmartTalk® Pro – your online HIU engineer
Evinox take another step forward in ‘Smart’ heat interface unit technology development, with a new monitoring and diagnostics web portal – ‘SmartTalk® Pro’. This provides contractors with remote access to... View Article
Rubio® WoodCream
Rubio WoodCream is a zero percent VOC water-based cream, that provides instant protection for your verticle exterior wood and also makes wood water repellent. This water repellant character acts as... View Article
Protect Membranes & Passivent showcase solutions for offsite construction
Protect Membranes is a leading UK producer of high quality, technically advanced construction and roofing membranes for the offsite manufacturing sector. Understanding the importance of delivering added value to MMC,... View Article
Kalwall helps famous Brewery take the LEED
Kalwall® translucent cladding has helped the New Belgium Brewing company accomplish a raft of sustainability awards for its latest brewery on the East Coast of the USA. Specified by international... View Article
Eclisse Pocket Doors
When developing properties, space, layout and light are vital components in creating a successful environment. Traditionally hinged doors have been used as a method to divide interior spaces but the space you... View Article