Keeping in the warmth

A well-insulated loft hatch is more important now than ever before. Premier Loft ladders explain what to look for. An uninsulated home loses considerable heat through the roof. Insulating the loft/attic could therefore save hundreds of pounds in energy costs... View Article

AIM wall cavity barrier under zero compression

AIM – Acoustic & Insulation Manufacturing has demonstrated that its Wall Cavity Barrier (Red Edition) provides effective fire performance without compression in masonry construction. The new zero compression solution means AIM’s Wall Cavity Barrier (Red Edition) can be installed easily... View Article

Register now for elementalLONDON

Rebecca Pearce, elementalLONDON’s Event Director, explains the reasons why you need to attend a new event all about decarbonising buildings. elementalLONDON is a new event coming to London’s Excel on 19-20 November 2025. This must-attend exhibition is focused on the... View Article

New urban oasis created at the Natural History Museum

The previously underused 5-acre gardens around the Natural History Museum in London have been remarkably transformed in a scheme by architects Feilden Fowles. Working closely with landscape architects J & L Gibbons, and a design team including Gitta Gschwendtner, engineers... View Article

The point of WCs in BREEAM

David Davis of MEP engineer G&H says that with BREEAM remaining a well-used method for assessing sustainability goals, choosing the right product choices for earning points needs to be a prority, and why toilets are a key component. Achieving higher... View Article

Why modern wood burning stoves belong in Future Homes

Erica Malkin of the Stove Industry Association explains why modern wood burning stoves offer architects a low carbon, resilient secondary heat source for sustainable home design, and one which is now backed by policy. As the UK moves toward net... View Article

An education in colour

It is well known that colour can have a profound impact on building occupants; Dawn Scott at Dulux Trade explains how in educational environments, it can be used to enhance learning and wellbeing for students. Across the built environment, colour... View Article

Unilin Flooring Updates the Moduleo LayRed Range

Unilin Flooring has launched the updated Moduleo LayRed engineered vinyl flooring range, bringing performance improvements, a more natural look and new wood, tile and herringbone designs. Launched in 2019, Unilin Flooring’s original Moduleo LayRed engineered vinyl flooring range has been... View Article
AliDeck

Balcony Safety, Style & Compliance Delivered with AliDeck

The London Road redevelopment in Brentwood, led by Wiltech Engineering, is a shining example of how thoughtful balcony specification can transform a historic site into a modern, compliant, and resident-focused living space. Once a disused postal house, this site has... View Article

UK Boxings – simple, economic and practical pipe boxing

UK Boxings pipe boxing and casings a simple and economic solution for concealing, heating system, boiler, and fire sprinkler pipework while also helping reduce installation time and save money on site. Manufactured from 9mm thick moisture resistant and UKTR compliant MDF,... View Article

Saniflo launches Clear Water pump range

Saniflo is pleased to announce the launch of the brand new Clear Water range — a complete line-up of innovative pumps designed for the collection, distribution, and pressurisation of clean water. Building on over 70 years of expertise in wastewater... View Article

Helping Scotland towards net zero public buildings standard

Fife Council’s new Dunfermline Learning Campus is setting the path for the nation’s Net Zero Public Building Standard, using Passivhaus Classic as a baseline. Gilberts Blackpool has played a pivotal background role in turning the objective into a reality. Core... View Article

Uform Leads on Sustainable Manufacturing with New Solar Project

Uform is proud to announce the completion of a large-scale rooftop solar installation at its 225,000 sq ft manufacturing and distribution facility in Toomebridge, Northern Ireland. Delivered in partnership with Ireland’s leading industrial decarbonisation specialist, Astatine, and PV Solar experts... View Article