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Even with meticulous planning and stringent quality control, the process of building houses can be complex, and unexpected issues can arise. For developers and housebuilders, ensuring that newly built properties meet high standards, stay within budget, and adhere to timelines... View Article

J3 Advisory, the latent defects insurance and funding specialists, have announced the opening of its new office in Manchester. This milestone reflects the company’s commitment to meeting the evolving needs of developers, lenders, and property professionals across the North of England.... View Article

Lucent Square, a new residential development in Leeds, has been equipped with Advanced’s EvacGo evacuation alert system to enhance resident safety and ensure compliance with the BS 8629 Code of Practice. Covering 54 apartments across six floors, the system features... View Article

Sapphire’s balconies are bringing high-quality outdoor living spaces to apartments in Plot 4 of Lendlease’s Deptford Wharves development. A total of 217 apartments feature Sapphire’s Next Generation suite of balconies, complete with flat infill vertical bar balustrades, providing a sleek... View Article

Rolec has been manufacturing and supplying affordable electric vehicle charging to families and businesses globally for over 17 years. Throughout this time, we have kept our ear to the ground and listened to what our customers need. Which is why... View Article

The UK is in a housing crisis with more than one million waiting for a social home*. The government has set a target to build 1.5 million homes in five years, but to deliver this we must innovate. Piloting a... View Article

Aged finish – New tile | The NEW ACME Weathered colour further bolsters our extensive collection of Acme Single Camber clay plain tiles. For housebuilders & developers seeking a product that captures the timeless charm of an aged clay roof,... View Article

As part of our continued growth and commitment to delivering innovative, cost-effective foundation solutions, SPEEDECK Foundations has welcomed three outstanding Geotechnical and Design specialists to our expanding team. With expertise in structural, geotechnical, and geo-environmental engineering, these new hires will... View Article

ARDEX UK and Building Adhesives Ltd – part of the ARDEX Group UK – have both achieved gold certification for five years of continuous CO2 reduction. The ARDEX Group UK first achieved ISO 14064:1 (otherwise known as CEMARS) for the... View Article

April Fools! As you might have imagined, attaching a balcony to a hot air balloon is a little far-fetched. But there’s a grain or two of truth in what we’ve shown off. Balconies as light as air Our Next Generation... View Article

Research providing information on the performance of different heating systems at the Energy House 2.0 facility at the University of Salford, has provided clear evidence that self-built new homes heated by radiators have lower running costs than those heated by... View Article

The South-Tyrolean family business is among the biggest window suppliers in Europe. The company recently opened its Finstral Studio Borehamwood in north London, launching its appeal to resellers in the UK. We asked Andreas Simmer, Head of Finstral UK, about... View Article

Tried and trusted in the industry for over 100 years and winner of the prestigious Livingetc Style Award for Best Exterior Cladding in 2024, make Cedral facades and slates your top choice. We work with developers, architects and installers all... View Article

Are you a developer seeking funding for residential or commercial property projects — or need a bridging loan to get things moving? BLG Development Finance offers bespoke development loans up to £15m, designed to meet your unique needs. With our... View Article

Leading open space management company, Meadfleet, proudly marks 30 years of maintaining high-quality open spaces across England and Wales. Founded in 1995, Meadfleet is the UK’s longest-established specialist open space management company, offering housebuilders a trusted, award-winning approach to creating... View Article

What is the best sound-reducing floorboard range on the market? CaberAcoustic from West Fraser is a highly versatile, effective and economical sound-reducing flooring solution. Reducing both impact and airborne transmitted sounds, it can be laid over concrete and timber floors... View Article

Glidevale Protect has launched its Whole House Solution – a new interactive web-based specification tool offering housebuilders and specifiers seamless navigation of its complete building envelope product collection, ranging from pitched roofing underlays and construction membranes to loft hatches and... View Article

Sustainability is at the core of modern manufacturing, and transparency is key in building trust with developers and consumers alike. To demonstrate its commitment to sustainable practices, Keller Kitchens has published its first detailed Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in a European Environmental... View Article

Mayplas, a specialist in passive fire protection, acoustic and thermal insulation for the housebuilding industry, has introduced two new products.  The new Party Wall Head Cap System and Therma Soffit add to Mayplas’ comprehensive portfolio of products for timber and... View Article

PDAS specialises in the design, installation, maintenance and refurbishment of adoptable and private GRP packaged pumping stations for residential and commercial developments, where gravity drainage isn’t available or practical. The company applies significant resources to the overall design of pumping... View Article