Tiles serve an important purpose around the home, offering a durable, watertight and practical solution for areas where water and other liquids are present. However, if they are not installed correctly, issues can occur later down the line. Garry Gregory, [...]

Despite the benefits of nature-based sustainable drainage approaches being established in the construction industry, including tackling flooding, water shortages and water quality issues, there is a widespread lack of understanding among planners and homebuyers that needs addressing.  This was one [...]

Achieving airtightness in buildings has become a key objective for the construction industry. There are many benefits to airtight buildings such as reduced heat loss, savings on energy, improved comfort for occupants, and protection of the building fabric. This can [...]

In a time when water efficiency is more crucial than ever, Housebuilder & Developer's latest research paper, titled 'Approaches to Water Efficiency in New Homes,' has been released and is now available for download. The pressure was already on to [...]

In the UK, people use around 830 billion litres of water each year and spend £2.3 billion on heating water for showers, according to the Energy Saving Trust. Additionally, approximately 740 billion litres of water is flushed down the toilet [...]