A ‘walk-in’ the park

When it comes to creating a walk-in shower or wetroom, bond it’s focus on helping the trade to work smarter delivers major time and hassle saving benefits. Kirstie Cooper, marketing manager, at the business explains more. With many building projects,... View Article

Technology’s critical role in tackling housing repairs

As housing repairs surge and insourcing rises, Dave Carr of Propeller, explains why embracing technology is essential for social landlords and their contractors. Housing providers in England are spending record amounts on repairs and maintenance, with expenditure exceeding £8.8bn in... View Article

The great retrofit challenge

Retrofitting the UK’s ageing homes is now an urgent priority. Simon Storer of the Insulation Manufacturers Association highlights the challenges and opportunities of meeting evolving safety, sustainability, and efficiency standards through effective insulation solutions. It is well known that the... View Article

Renewed liveability

Post-Grenfell, the fire safety agenda puts the focus on facade design. Sandra Rubiano of AESG says recladding is a chance to improve sustainability, and overall liveability, and go beyond compliance. In recent years, the post-Grenfell regulatory landscape has rightly placed... View Article

Defying damp: Solving social housing’s mould problem

From October 2025, social landlords must rapidly address serious damp and mould risks. Luke Brooks of Tarmac shows how lime plaster systems are effective as a ‘people-first’ alternative. Social landlords will already be well aware of Section 42 of the... View Article

An Outlook on Social Housing

IVC Commercial has published its outlook on vinyl flooring for social housing projects. For over a decade, IVC Commercial has focused on vinyl flooring solutions that respond to the needs of all people in social housing. By supporting well-being through... View Article

New additions to compact radiator range

Stelrad has announced that it has launched a range of 200mm and 1200mm high radiators in a variety of sizes. The new radiator sizes offer a helpful additional range to slot into specifications and installations up and down the country.... View Article

A higher bar for glass safety in high rise balconies

Andy Lake of Pyroguard explains the impact of the latest Building Regulations & fire safety legislation updates on glazed balconies for high rise buildings. In recent years, fire safety regulations in the construction industry have undergone significant changes, following the... View Article

V33 Multi-Surface Paint ideal for rental properties

– For Walls, Tiles, Floors, Furniture and More – Anyone renting out property needs to be able to rely on quick, easy and reliable maintenance fixes, especially during tenant changeovers. Keeping the time a property is unavailable to rent to... View Article

Schöck are offering free design support for BSA projects

Thermal breaks in external wall systems play a pivotal role in meeting the revised Building Safety Act 2022. Professional design input is a vital part of this process. Following the Grenfell tragedy and the subsequent Hackett Review, The Building (Amendment)... View Article

New HQ provides a test-bed for circular economy principles

Unusual Rigging, the bespoke rigging company specialising in providing services for theatres, film, TV and museums is flying high with its new HQ in Bugbrooke, Northamptonshire. Designed by Corstorphine & Wright, the building is a test-bed project for circular economy... View Article

Beko named Which? Best Value Appliance Brand for second year running

Appliance manufacturer Beko has once again been recognised by leading consumer champion Which?, earning the title of ‘Best Value Appliance Brand of the Year’ at the 2025 Which? Awards. This marks the second consecutive year the customer-favourite brand has received this prestigious accolade.... View Article

Futureproof by design

Chris Stammers of the BEAMA’s Underfloor Heating Group explores the key benefits and latest research around low temperature heat emitters, and how they can support specification choices that futureproof residential projects. With the Future Homes and Buildings Standard (FHS) due... View Article

Declaring an interest in hitting lower carbon goals

Neil Turner of Ecological Building Systems explores how Environmental Product Declarations are helping the construction industry move towards its goals of low carbon building, by providing verified information on environmental impact. The UK construction industry is working towards achieving net... View Article

Balcoon – the new designer series from Duravit

Balcoon, a new bathroom series from Duravit; is a strikingly elegant design created by Patricia Urquiola. Created for the medium price segment the overall design plays with differences in height, projections and the overlapping of materials and textures, from which... View Article

What’s Smart about burying a Smart Meter?

Smart meters are seen as a significant part of the solution to reducing domestic water usage. Thames Water have recorded post installation savings of 12-17%. However, existing infrastructure does not provide the best environment for this new technology. Following multiple... View Article