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Chilstone Architectural Stonework dispels the myth that incorporating stonework into a development is a costly and time-consuming process. Replacing damaged or crumbling stonework can be tricky, and adding stonework details to a property can prove costly. Not only do you... View Article

As smart home systems enter the mainstream, Dean Reddy of ABB advises housebuilders what to look for when considering smart building technology. Home automation is growing rapidly in popularity. A recent study by management consultancy McKinsey found that the global... View Article

Graham Copson of Klober explains the reasons behind the introduction of a new British Standard for the increasingly popular method of dry fixing. Following widespread problems associated with use of mortar on roofs, publication of a new NHBC Technical Standard... View Article

Will Goodenough of Whitesales discusses the various causes of glass condensation and misting in properties, to help developers avoid the issues. Both misted glass and condensation are far from uncommon problems. They have plagued homes,buildings and glazings of all sorts... View Article

With UK builders failing to keep up with demand, Mark Holden of Go Develop offers his view on how financiers can help SMEs reach Government targets. Regardless of snap elections and Brexit, there’s a bigger underlying issue at the heart... View Article

With security remaining high on a homeowner’s list of priorities, and with the threat of burglary ever-present, Martin Smith of IronmongeryDirect.co.uk takes a look at the different options available. Modern home security measures are an increasingly indispensable feature for all... View Article

Despite being increasingly popular among homeowners, fireplaces are still seen as a challenge by many housebuilders in new builds. Tim Pockett of stovax examines the practical options. With the popularity of woodburning and solid fuel heating growing in recent years,... View Article

Trade body Interpave explains how concrete block permeable paving is helping developers meet the latest regulatory requirements for sustainable drainage (SuDS), while cutting costs and minimising land-take. It’s been almost two years since the Government chose to abandon dedicated requirements... View Article

As the population ages and the number of people living with disabilities increases, it is crucial that developers incorporate accessibility into properties now to prepare for the future. The kitchen, says Stuart Reynolds of AKW, is the ideal place to... View Article

Toby Howard-Willis of JG Speedfit explores some of the key considerations surrounding smart heating controls and how they vary between retrofit and new build projects. As Government and the wider housebuilding industry work towards greater energy efficiency in housing, there... View Article

Baltimore Wharf, a landmark development in London’s Docklands, required balustrades that were stylish as well as affordable. Housebuilder & Developer reports on the successful results. Glass balconies, once the prerogative of high-end hotels, have become a popular choice for developers. Around... View Article

Robert Clark of Fusion Building Systems explains the benefits of offsite manufacturing, explaining how time-saving but high-performance SIPs could help ease the UK’s housing shortage The UK is suffering from a lack of housing, with even the Government citing a... View Article

Most doors purchased in the UK are for the interior of a property. JB Kind’s Simon Johnson reveals how specifiers can now match doors precisely to properties and capture that all-important interior appeal. When fitting out homes, there are of... View Article

In 2016 the Government made it mandatory for all public sector construction work to be designed in BIM Level 2. However what are the advantages of building information modelling for housebuilders? Graham Hewitt of Raised Floor Solutions reports The industry... View Article

With parts of the UK now technically qualifying as deserts, rainwater harvesting has become a serious consideration among the Government and consumers alike. Gary Wheatley of Wilo UK explains the options. In recent years, many areas in the UK have... View Article

With the announcement of the Housing White Paper came an expected flood of comments and criticism from across the industry. However while some offered only a qualified welcome, the industry appears to have reacted favourably in general. Common themes included... View Article