GRP Side Hinged Garage Door

Garador has announced the launch of a new GRP side hinged garage door designed specifically for the modern market. These new doors offer a perfect solution for homes requiring all the advantages of a modern side hinged garage door with... View Article

Warm words

Jonathan Ducker of Kingspan Insulation explores how warm roof construction combined with advanced insulation materials can help meet our ambitious energy targets without compromising internal space. In the next few months, the final text for the Future Homes Standard (FHS)... View Article

Bathroom innovation for modern living

Tom Farrent of Lecico Bathrooms discusses the latest innovations in bathroom design and technology for modern homes, which put the focus on sustainability, performance, and future-proofing. Ask developers what challenges they have, and you’ll get familiar answers: legislation, buyer expectations,... View Article

The First Line of Defence in Social Homes from Beauflor

For social housing environments that demand durability, Beauflor® sheet vinyl flooring is the first line of defence against premature wear and early replacement. Every day flooring comes under attack: soles, spills, accidental drops, dirt, water and more create an unyielding... View Article
Quicker delivery for coloured radiators

Quicker delivery for coloured radiators

Leading radiator manufacturer Stelrad has introduced a new quicker turnaround service for the supply of some of its radiators in colour. Initially this new rapid turnaround service will apply to the popular Column and Concord ranges, and to the Classic... View Article

Science and spatial insight are the keys to long-term BNG

A data-driven, science-backed approach to Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is helping housebuilders manage regulatory risk and align with long-term sustainability goals, explains Neill Hogg at Fera Science Ltd. As the housing sector adapts to the realities of BNG regulation in... View Article

Cracking the carbon code

Stephen Callow of MPA Masonry unpacks a report from the Future Homes Hub which challenges assumptions about timber and masonry’s carbon impact and highlights the need for balanced, evidence-led solutions. The Future Homes Hub (FHH) recently published its report focused... View Article

House Ventilation – Match and Remedy Solutions

Replicating, replacing or continuing a ventilation method or style? Breathable underlays cannot fulfil all construction requirements, and Yeovil-based Cavity Trays Ltd has identified an ongoing need for numerous traditionally-design based ventilators for the building envelope. Cavity Trays can supply ventilation... View Article

Designer Contracts latest move all sewn up

Cameo, the specialist blinds and curtain making division of Designer Contracts, has moved to new and upgraded premises near the company’s Chesterfield, Derbyshire, headquarters. As the UK’s largest flooring contractor and a key supplier to the new build sector, Designer... View Article