Blog: Current Affairs – SAP 10 and Central Heating

For the architect who doesn’t have a large team of savvy support staff to assist with understanding and processing the many guidelines, regulations and ratings governing the built environment, things can become quite overwhelming. So, when you think you’ve had... View Article

AG Woodward Brick

AG, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of innovative concrete products, has launched a new Fine Cast Brick which has been developed specifically with Housing Associations and Private Developments in mind. Woodward, which comes in nine colours and both smooth... View Article

Can MMC quality reduce fire risk in buildings?

Mary McCollum of Sapphire Balconies explains how the quality control possible through modern methods of construction (MMC) can reduce fire risk in buildings – particularly when installing balconies. Modern methods of construction (MMC) may hold the key to a myriad... View Article

KEMPER SYSTEM SHORTLISTED FOR FOUR LRWA AWARDS

Kemper System has been named a finalist in four categories at the Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) Awards 2019. Selected by an independent judging panel, including specifiers and technical experts, the cold-applied liquid waterproofing specialist received the highest number of nominations. The... View Article

DELABIE UNVEALS ITS NEW SHOWROOM

Tap and sanitary ware manufacturer DELABIE opens the doors to its new showroom and training facility in Oxfordshire. This Autumn will see the inauguration of DELABIE UK’s new showroom in Wallingford, Oxfordshire. The venue will play host to seminars for... View Article

Why it’s important your home can ‘breathe’

By James Ayres, co-founder and operations director, Lime Green Water is always around us. It’s in the air, in our houses, in the fabric of their structures and in the building materials we use. Too little or too much water... View Article

City’s new five-year Housing Strategy approved

City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet recently approved a new five-year Housing Strategy for the city. Residents and stakeholders were consulted on the new strategy ‘Better Homes for All’, which sets out the council’s ambitions from 2019 to 2024. It outlines... View Article

Innovation reigns at Grand Designs Live 2019

Grand Designs Live, proudly sponsored by Anglian Home Improvements, closed its doors on Sunday the 13th October at the 14th edition of the show. Hosted once again by Grand Designs guru Kevin McCloud, the show was packed with over 400 carefully curated brands, and an... View Article

Encasement acquires Pendock from Davidson Holdings

Peterborough based architectural and decorative casing solutions specialist, Encasement Ltd, has acquired Pendock as part of its strategy to expand into new market sectors, while increasing production capacity with the addition of Pendock’s UK based manufacturing facilities. Encasement was formed... View Article