Magply A1 Boards selected for fit out of London apartments

One of the UK’s premier housebuilders has switched to specifying Magply boards as part of the wall construction, within the exterior elevations for an apartment development in a prime West London location, chosen in place of the plywood alternative because... View Article

Innovative wet room systems

Book a RIBA approved CPD today to learn about 37 years proven, 100 per cent waterproof, German engineered CE marked shower system solutions from wedi. These solutions are not only mould resistant, eco-friendly with EPD certification but also are ISO9001... View Article

Tips For Improving Safety In Production

Manufacturing workplaces often have many hazards, including sharp tools, dangerous machines, and toxic chemicals. Still, this does not mean that part of the job for workers is getting hurt or sick.   Your efforts in maintaining worker well-being can make a... View Article

Extensive new colour offering for Aliaxis UK rainwater systems

Championing the growing colour trend in the built environment, Hunter Plastics is pleased to reveal a new extended colour offering for its range of rainwater systems. Designed to provide specifiers, developers, roofing contractors and self-builders with even more choice, enhanced... View Article

SIEGENIA’s solution for fresh air ventilation

With the provision of fresh, healthy indoor air of key importance right now, SIEGENIA will be showing their AEROPAC positive air ventilation unit at the Housing 2021 exhibition in September. Many sectors are rightly looking at how best they can... View Article

What will tenants seek post-Covid?

Stuart Nicholson of Marley explores new research on the way Covid experiences have altered the views of social housing residents when it comes to their homes and the surrounding area The Government has clearly pinpointed the nation’s housing stock as... View Article

Stamping out fire door neglect

Fire door specification is one of the most crucial decisions landlords and housing providers can make, with the technology forming an essential part of a building’s passive fire protection system. Jack Wooler spoke to Helen Hewitt of the British Woodworking... View Article

A holistic approach to heat loss mitigation

Paddy Leighton of Huntsman Building Solutions-Icynene explains why minimising air leakage must go hand in hand with better insulation. Better insulation of domestic households is seen as one of the most important ways of reducing carbon emissions and slowing the... View Article

What is PAS 2035?

Richard Jenkins of Nuaire explains what PAS 2035 is, and how local housing authorities can improve their ventilation strategies. PAS 2035 is the latest publicly available specification for low-energy domestic retrofit from the British Standards Institution (BSI). It provides the... View Article

Waterproofing a luxury basement extension with Newton

For this private property in South London, the luxury basement extension was a comprehensive project, extending below the entire footprint of the house and into the rear garden, and incorporating a swimming pool, recreational spaces, and a wine cellar. Considering... View Article

Tile solutions for housebuilders

The Parkside Housebuilder Collection is a portfolio of wall, floor and outdoor tiles for housebuilders, that features the exclusive ELLE Decoration Home collection. Intended to provide developers with a range of inspiring tiles for wall and floor use, indoors and... View Article

Tips for improving safety in production

Manufacturing workplaces often have many hazards, including sharp tools, dangerous machines, and toxic chemicals. Still, this does not mean that part of the job for workers is getting hurt or sick. Your efforts in maintaining worker well-being can make a... View Article

Out of timber? Consider buying British

If you’ve tried to buy timber cladding lately, you’ll know it is in short supply – but the solution may be closer than you think, says Tom Barnes of Vastern Timber. Timber products, including roof battens, structural timber and cladding,... View Article