The April/May issue of Housebuilder & Developer includes our regular ‘product round-ups’ which, as always, showcase the latest exciting and innovative products available.

Features in this issue include:

• MODULAR OFFSITE GOES SUPER-SIZED
  Tide Construction’s 50-storey Croydon resi project is Europe’s tallest modular building. See page 26…
• ROUND TABLE REVIEW: THE CHANGING FACE OF PRODUCT CERTIFICATION & REGULATION
  A high-level panel discuss changes to the product certification & regulation regime. See page 36…
• BUILDING FABRIC | OPEN TO ALTERNATIVES
  Kevan Woolf of Velfac questions whether the introduction of Part O to mitigate overheating means inward opening windows are the only solution. See page 49…
• BUILDING FABRIC | A NEW ERA OF SAFETY
  The residential sector has a variety of new safety and certification requirements to navigate. Mike Vaczi of SOPREMA UK highlights why housebuilders and developers need to familiarise themselves with their evolving obligations. See page 59…
• FINANCE & INSURANCE | DON’T BE A CYBER VICTIM
  Colin Donnellon of Clear warns construction firms that it’s time they woke up to the real threats posed by cyber attacks, as they are more vulnerable than ever due to growing reliance on digital tools and electronic transfers. See page 59...
• INTERIORS | LVT: THE SENSIBLE FLOORING CHOICE
  Luxury vinyl tiles combine style, durability, and easy maintenance, making them a top flooring choice for modern interiors. Lorna Williams at Amtico shares LVT can be the perfect solution for new developments. See page 63…
• LANDSCAPING & EXTERNAL WORKS | A SUSTAINABLE MIX OF GREY, GREEN & BLUE
  As the UK targets 1.5 million new homes, sustainable drainage must be part of the plan, says Ben Puddy of Hydro International, explains how blending blue, green and grey systems can build the perfect drainage mixture to support climate-resilient communities. See page 67…

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