Serving past and future needs

A design and development team embarking on its first new build aimed for an affordably high standard of residential design and build, with an aesthetic that beds the scheme into its historic context. Jack Wooler reports Somerbrook is a collection... View Article

Keeping in touch

An extra care scheme in Camden designed to offer extra connections to the community evolved to include younger residents, in efficiently-designed flats with the focus on wellness and sustainability. James Parker speaks to PRP Architects about the approach they took... View Article

ELLE Decoration award for VitrA and Tom Dixon

LISTEN HERE 🔊 The Liquid range by VitrA and Tom Dixon, inspired by pop art and Victorian bathrooms, has won another award, this time in the prestigious EDIDA 2022 awards. The winners are chosen by the 25 Editors in Chief... View Article

It’s Official – EOS Gain BOPAS Accreditation

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Following on from the announcement that EOS Framing has reached the finals of the Construction News Specialists Awards and has an unprecedented seven entries shortlisted in the Offsite Awards, the leading steel framing innovators have reported that... View Article

Yeoman Shield Fire Door Services offer assurance to clients

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Yeoman Shield Fire Door Services division continues to go from strength to strength with the addition of a new team member and new personnel accreditations. Technical Advisor, Richard Bingley and Technical Supervisor, Shaun Stevenson, already have the... View Article

Introducing the Fireline FQ5 from Charlton & Jenrick

LISTEN HERE 🔊 A new addition to the Fireline 5kW line-up, the FQ5 features a modern door style making it perfect for contemporary interior spaces. Performance and environmental credentials are guaranteed with our tertiary air and airwash features. The optional... View Article

Q-Range guide launch

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Quantum Flooring’s Q-Range Stair Nosing collection is at the forefront of safety and compliance for specification. It caters for all sectors and installations, with profiles to suit any project. Quantum is delighted to announce that the brand-new... View Article

VitrA Celebrates 30 Years in the UK

LISTEN HERE 🔊 International bathroom brand VitrA is celebrating 30 years of supplying bathrooms in the UK. The British bathroom world was very different 30 years ago when Levent Giray and his team brought VitrA to the UK. VitrA was one... View Article

Acoustic scheme for historic Standon Hall

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Acoustic insulation experts CMS Danskin Acoustics have worked with historic Standon Hall to specify and supply a range of acoustic products to reduce the impact of airborne and impact sound transmission in the Grade II* listed Staffordshire... View Article

Ideas & Inspiration: Home offices

With many people now using a mix of home and office working since the pandemic, self-builders are placing the design of home offices right at an even higher priority. Here are some of the latest ideas 1. Warwick Buildings’ Curved... View Article

Raising the roof

When David and Lisa Collins’ circumstances changed, a tired 1960s bungalow in Leeds offered not only the chance to build their dream house, but also gave them the perfect opportunity to move nearer to their daughter TEXT HEATHER DIXON IMAGES... View Article

Drain care or beware

Self-builders face particular challenges when it comes to wastewater drainage options, says David Stagg from Graf UK While the self-build sector proved more resilient than the wider new housebuilding market during Covid, new challenges are making themselves felt. Although there... View Article

Ask the Expert: Connecting with the outside

Considering bifold or sliding doors for your self-build or renovation project? Matt Higgs from Kloeber answers some of the key questions to help ensure you choose the right glazed doors for your home It’s not surprising that bifold and sliding... View Article

Beautifully designed. Created for longevity

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Elisa™ launches Antonella™ premium tap collection New luxury taps now available from premium British bathroom brand Designed to complement the Elisa™ Emilie™ and Rosa™ modular mixer shower collection Range includes single lever pillar and wall mixer taps,... View Article

Glidevale Protect joins forces with Countryside Timber Frame

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Leading UK building products manufacturer Glidevale Protect has announced it has entered into a long-term Supplier Agreement with Countryside Timber Frame, a division of Countryside Partnerships. The agreement will see Glidevale Protect supplying specialist construction wall membranes... View Article

OMNIE whole-house solution for Devon barn conversions

LISTEN HERE 🔊 The conversion of three stone-built agricultural buildings near the beautiful Devon town of Totnes is employing a full selection of renewable and low-energy technologies from the range of Exeter based manufacturer, OMNIE, to create a comfortable living... View Article

Putting pedestrian safety first

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Since it was introduced in 2013 the European safety standard EN 16005 remains a key standard to be followed to ensure pedestrian safety at automatic doors. Considered to be a more onerous standard it defines the responsibilities... View Article