The Tech must be ready if we are to be on Zero Carbon

By Mat Shenton, partner and head of new homes at Rapleys and Jasmine Pidgley, managing director of SME developer Neulive The last 12 months have seen no fewer than five major consultations on proposed policies that will impact new homes... View Article

Why choose composite windows?

Enjoy the best of both worlds with VELFAC composite windows and doors. External aluminium frames add contemporary style plus an impressively durable and low maintenance finish – no need to repaint for the lifetime of the installation Internal pine frames... View Article

Re-defining high-rise living with Pyroguard balustrades

Winter Gardens are an ideal way of offering high-rise residents access to a contemporary, all-weather outdoor space. They also require a specific set of building materials that meet the required fire safety regulations. It’s for this reason that Pyroguard Balustrades... View Article

Housing need 2040: New data analysis shows hot spots for development

Ground-breaking data analysis by socio-economic experts at Marrons has revealed areas of opportunity for development across England and highlighted the positive impact of specialist and affordable homes as part of a functioning housing market, much of which can be facilitated through market-led... View Article

RADIATOR HEAT OUTPUTS – STILL WORK TO DO….

Outlawing radiators that are sold in the UK with inaccurate or misleading heat outputs is still an issue despite the efforts made by MARC – the Manufacturing Association of Radiators and Convectors. Whilst things are improving following the campaign launched... View Article

Prepare to be surprised at InstallerSHOW 2024

InstallerSHOW, the UK’s biggest event focusing on the sustainable delivery of heat, water, air and energy for all those responsible for decarbonising our built environment, returns to the NEC, Birmingham from 25th-27th June 2024 – and it’s bigger and better... View Article

Schlüter-Systems showcasing the best in tile installation systems

Installer Show (Birmingham, 25-27 June, Stand 4D22). As a major UK supplier of systems for the protection of tile and stone installations, including profiles, waterproofing, heating and other systems essential for high-quality bathroom fitouts, Schlüter-Systems is highlighting some of the... View Article

Why homeowners love Cedral

Cedral products are tried, tested and trusted in the industry and offer: Long-lasting durability: our fibre cement facades and roofing materials have a minimum life expectancy of 50 years. Low maintenance upkeep: fibre cement doesn’t rot, rust, warp or crack... View Article