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Ann Boardman, marketing and customer services manager at Saniflo UK, talks about how cubicles can really help make the lives of housebuilders – and their customers’ – easier We all want bathroom fittings to be stylish, original, modern and attractive.... View Article

John Cunningham at Metrotile UK explains how lightweight roof tiling is beginning to become mainstream Lightweight steel roofing is nothing new – it has been used on commercial premises, leisure and educational facilities and for social housing for many years.... View Article

By Mark Stevenson, managing director of Kingspan Timber Solutions Wood may be the oldest building material known to man but it is now viewed as one of the most sustainable – being championed as the optimum solution in paving the... View Article

In an about turn, the government has announced an alternative approach to implementing SuDS using the planning system amidst a growing realisation that it can deliver far more than just drainage as a fundamental part of development design – as... View Article

With an increasing older population, it is crucial that housebuilders and developers make housing adaptable to meet older residents’ needs in the initial stages of a build. These needs may arise as a result of reduced mobility, debilitating illnesses and... View Article

As new homes are required to be ever more energy efficient, Paul Croughan, national key account manager for EnviroVent, looks at how innovation is helping housebuilders to achieve the right balance between air tightness and adequate ventilation It is almost... View Article

The kitchen is arguably the busiest space in the home so versatility is key to making this all-important room work. Kerry Baulch, head of product management at Häfele UK, the living solutions specialist, explains how making the most of the... View Article

The National Insulation Association explains how it’s adapting its approach to suit changes in the construction industry The National Insulation Association (NIA) is a leading trade body in the insulation industry representing manufacturers, system providers and installers of cavity wall... View Article

A top-end residential property deserves a visually striking and efficient fire or stove at its heart, but where do you start in the quest to specify the right model? Stovax’s Matt Beckenham talks to Housebuilder & Developer about how best... View Article

Chris Harvey, product manager at Stelrad Radiators, discusses the extensive range of radiators available today Specifiers for new homes spend a serious amount of time investigating the options available to them, determined to recommend the best and most energy efficient... View Article

With rising house prices and many struggling to get on the property ladder, the National House Building Council (NHBC) has seen an increase in family generations combining their assets to buy a family home together. Fergus Pickard, product development director... View Article

Milena Cox, marketing manager at Farmiloes, explains what housebuilders should consider when planning the bathroom Whatever the house price point, the bathroom continues to be a key selling point. In the affordable/first time buyer housing sector, housebuilders face the inevitable... View Article

Architectural engineering elegance and intelligent design integrates into its surrounding environment transforming architecture into art. Every piece of architecture should be as unique as the person who initially designed it. The ability to take an initial concept and nurture this... View Article

When it comes to the specification of building products, striking the right balance between cost effectiveness and aesthetic appeal has never been easy. In plumbing and drainage systems, cast-iron has been an integral element of the architectural landscape for over... View Article

Neil Perdell, national technical manager at Aico Ltd., looks at why specifying a quality smoke alarm isn’t enough to meet your Duty of Care. When it comes to domestic fire safety, alarm installation training is essential If you work in... View Article

While Britain is warming to the benefits of traditional wood burning stoves, Phil Lowe, head of sales and marketing at Specflue – a leading supplier of renewable heat products – explains how air pellet stoves can offer an efficient alternative... View Article