The April/May issue of Housebuilder & Developer includes our regular ‘product round-ups’ which, as always, showcase the latest exciting and innovative products available.

Features in this issue include:

• BUILDING INSIGHTS LIVE
  Reporting on our round table around housebuilders’ growing focus on low energy retrofits, with sponsors NIBE and IDSystems. See page 18…
• A POSITIVE ANGLE ON NET ZERO
  Greencore Homes’ 42-home development in Oxfordshire, The Canopies, achieves Passivhaus performance levels. See page 26…
• THE CLIMATE CHALLENGE | HEM – THE DAWN OF A NEW ERA
  Jon Ponting of AES Sustainability Consultants says that the new Home Energy Model, when finally launched, will mark a decisive break from the SAP performance assessment method. See page 36…
• BUILDING FABRIC | VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PITCHED ROOFS
  Hambleside Danelaw offers a comprehensive introduction to the ventilation requirements for cold pitched roof systems, and why they require careful attention from specifiers. See page 43…
• FINANCE & INSURANCE | DON’T BE A CYBER VICTIM
  Colin Donnellon of Clear warns construction firms that it’s time they woke up to the real threats posed by cyber attacks, as they are more vulnerable than ever.. See page 47...
• INTERIORS | CELEBRATING THE UNSUNG KITCHEN HEROES
  What should housebuilders and developers be looking for when specifying the not-so-humble kitchen sink and tap? Dave Mayer at Reginox UK cites key considerations for these under-appreciated stars of the kitchen. See page 57…
• PLANT, TOOLS & MACHINERY | TO BUY OR HIRE? THAT IS THE QUESTION
  Construction plant can be a high cost – and often might require specialist machinery and services. Groundwork YouTuber Dave Vickers gives a rundown of what to consider when talking construction equipment. See page 59

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