Features Articles

Peter Mintoft from Charlton & Jenrick considers how electric fires can support comfort, design flexibility and clear homeowner expectations within increasingly efficient new build homes and developments. As new homes become more energy efficient, the way residents use heat is... View Article

John Malone at Kilnbridge Fire Protection explains why passive fire protection needs to be inserted at early stages of our increasingly complex developments, in order to yield the maximum benefits. As residential developments become more and more complex, developers are... View Article

Amanda Mills at SFA Saniflo and Kinedo discusses why housebuilders should consider wall panels for bathrooms in residential new builds.  Bathroom design has moved on considerably in recent years. Homeowners increasingly want bathrooms that feel individual, stylish and contemporary, rather... View Article

Garry Gregory at Tarmac explores how innovation in lower carbon cement is helping developers and contractors reduce emissions without compromising performance, programme certainty or build quality. The pressure on the construction industry to decarbonise continues to intensify, with housebuilders increasingly... View Article

Olivia Dear at Wates Developments explains why Biodiversity Net Gain is now a strategic consideration which can deliver lasting benefits for communities. The relationship between development and the natural environment has become an increasingly important consideration for the housebuilding sector.... View Article

Shahir Mahmood at Polypipe Building Products explores how early focus on drainage design is helping SME housebuilders improve planning outcomes, maximise land value and future-proof developments. For SME housebuilders, delivering viable developments increasingly means balancing planning requirements, land optimisation and... View Article

Paul Beech from Armatherm discusses the role thermal bridging plays in limiting building performance, and why ‘smart’ building design is the means to address it and achieve genuine energy efficiency in residential buildings. Smart buildings will play a vital role... View Article

29 September – 01 October  NEC, Birmingham Registrations are now live for UK Construction Week (UKCW) Birmingham, the national platform for the built environment to connect, collaborate and shape the future of construction. Sponsored by Wyre, HotelPlanner, SolarEdge and Build... View Article

Paul Ravnbo-West at Triton Showers discusses how pairing electric showers with waste water heat recovery systems (WWHRS) can help build long-term resilience against future shortages, while the industry awaits Regulation updates. The statistic that the UK is facing an estimated... View Article

Roly Ward from MEDITE SMARTPLY says tested OSB flooring systems with consistent performance are the key to acoustic compliance – and explains why detailing, sealing and substitution are what determine real-world performance. Excess noise within homes remains a persistent issue... View Article

With their inherent efficiencies of scale, heat networks are becoming increasingly popular, but there are key considerations for developers for ensuring long-term performance, and they are not for every scenario, says Altecnic’s Josh Collins As the UK housing sector responds... View Article