ISH 2019 showcases 12 colour trends for the bathroom

With its evolution into a lifestyle space, the bathroom is experiencing the return of colour as well.The colour transgressions of the 60s and 70s are forgotten – the main thing is to avoid boredom at all costs. Bathroom planners and the... View Article

Landlords can now be sued for cold or damp homes under new laws

From 20 March, the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act will make landlords more accountable for conditions in their properties. Landlords will have to make sure their properties meet certain standards at the beginning and throughout a tenancy. For the first time... View Article

Vanguard with Wifi By Electrorad

Using wireless technology, Electrorad’s Vanguard with WiFi range of electric radiators is one of the first to have voice control compatibility with market-leading Amazon Alexa. Its wireless control via a gateway and App, enables ‘voice control’ of the heating system,... View Article

Saniflo launches Fast 2000 shower enclosure

Perfect for the contract sector, Fast 2000 is a new range of Saniflo Kinedo shower enclosures. Taking its name from the 2000mm high profiles and the rapidity of installation, the enclosures suit every size and shape of bathroom and offer... View Article

Hadley Group to exhibit at Midest

Hadley Group will bring its technical expertise to the Midest exhibition in Lyon later this year. The international show, which runs from 5-8 March at the Eurexpo Centre will cover a number of industrial subcontracting sectors. Midest represents one of... View Article

Glidevale ground gas solution with Protect GDB10 Plus

Providing a continuous, impermeable protective barrier against ground gases including methane, radon, carbon dioxide and hydrocarbons, Protect GDB10 Plus membrane is suitable for Amber 1 and 2 applications as defined by NHBC. The product is compliant with BS 8485:2015 and... View Article

MORhomes issues inaugural £250m benchmark bond

MORhomes PLC, the new funding agency owned by 62 housing associations, is pleased to announce that it has issued its inaugural £250m benchmark bond issue funding 19 year loans to 9 registered provider groups in England and Wales. The bond... View Article

Install sprinklers now, says London Fire Brigade and Johnson Controls

Following the news that the London Fire Brigade has called for all purpose-built residential blocks to have sprinklers installed, Simon Rooks, operations director at Johnson Controls and council member of the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BASFSA), comments on how the government and building... View Article

Get advice and inspiration at the NEC

Discover the wide range of expert knowledge and advice on offer for self-builders at the National Homebuilding & Renovating Show, which is being held in March at the NEC, Birmingham Recent reports from Plotfinder reveal a 31 per cent year... View Article

Albyn Housing Society takes handover of new Nairn homes

An affordable housing scheme in Nairn has welcomed its first residents, after Albyn Housing Society took handover of the development. The 23 new build homes at Farnack Street have been allocated for affordable rent via the Highland Housing Register, providing... View Article