Ambar Kelly launches new online riser zone CPD

Certified by CPD UK and available on demand, this CPD provides a comprehensive overview of riser shafts and focuses on the importance of eliminating risk through riser zone design. Covering topics such as current testing and the misconceptions around material... View Article

Reclaiming control

Rob Lea had always wanted to design and build his own home, and convert an old barn, so when the opportunity came to do both – using reclaimed materials – he jumped at the chance TEXT Roseanne Field IMAGES Rob... View Article

Avant Homes development set to move forward in Seaburn

Plans to build a community of stunning seaside homes have moved one step closer, after Avant Homes exchanged contracts on the purchase of land, as part of Sunderland City Council’s Seafront Regeneration Strategy. The North East housebuilder was granted planning... View Article

Planning permission vital to protect vulnerable people, says RTPI

Plans by the government, announced this morning, extending controversial new ‘rights’ to alter or replace buildings without the need for planning permission risk adding to the country’s already prevalent health and societal inequalities, the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has... View Article

Aico going the extra mile with technical support

Aico are evolving their technical support and guidance to fit the ever-changing climate. With Aico’s technical support and guidance already available via live-chat, email and telephone calls, Aico are going the extra mile for their customers. Customers with technical queries... View Article

Technal Systems Perform At £7m 21st Century School In Wales

Selected for their weather, thermal and security performance, Technal aluminium curtain walling, windows and doors have been specified and installed at Ysgol Penyffordd, a £7 million-pound primary school located in the Flintshire village of Penyffordd, Wales. The school has been... View Article

Arrival of much needed warehouse and industrial space

Brighton Works breathes new life into heritage site An historic industrial site in Bevendean has been given a new lease of life after developer Charter Land transformed it into Brighton Works – the largest warehouse and industrial development to be... View Article

Back to the business of steel windows and doors

Now that the architectural and building world is moving once more, we are pleased to see all Steel Window Association manufacturing members and associate organisations fully up and running.  Sites are open again and homeowners’ plans are coming to fruition.... View Article

Adapting to change

Though the construction industry is now back on site, Covid-19 has not left it unscarred. AO.com managing director Anthony Sant speaks to netMAGmedia’s Jack Wooler on how the virus has brought supply to the fore, and what the company has... View Article

The three types of home insurance explained

Although not mandated by law, it is critical that every homeowner gets home insurance. Home insurance protects your property and belongings in different ways, depending on the insurance provider you choose. When shopping around for home insurance, it is important... View Article

Snickers Workwear – Cool and Smart this Summer

Lightweight Shirts, Shorts and Trousers make working on site a breeze this summer. Everyone needs to be cool, dry and safe at work this summer – to maintain wellbeing and working efficiency on site. That’s why Snickers’ new Topwear will make work... View Article

Don’t forget to let your home breathe

While sorting out the insulation, don’t forget to pay attention to your property’s ventilation system – from Patrick Mooney, news editor of Housing Management & Maintenance magazine Green sector campaigners were delighted with the Chancellor’s £2 billion boost to make... View Article

A sticking plaster for construction’s recovery

James Parker looks at what the Chancellor’s Summer Statement means for construction Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s recent summer statement had the no-nonsense title of ‘A Plan for Jobs.’This signals the fact that the Government, whether or not you liked its handling... View Article