Building indoor air quality into dwellings from the ground up

On behalf of BEAMA Underfloor Heating Group, Ashley Cooper discusses how hydronic (water-based) underfloor heating can support the industry to build healthier indoor air quality into the very fabric of a home. Delivering homes which provide residents with good indoor... View Article

Missing Closers… Whoa, Heavy!

Fire doors are crucial for safety, yet their weight often causes residents to remove door closers, compromising fire protection. Pete Davies of Fireco highlights how free-swing devices can address this by ensuring doors close properly during emergencies. For those of... View Article

The benefits of thoroughly modern wood-burning stoves

Erica Malkin of the Stove Industry Association highlights the advantages of modern wood-burning stoves and the important role they play in the UK’s low carbon heating strategy. In the evolving landscape of home heating, house builders and developers are increasingly... View Article

Mastering maintenance

For social landlords, implementing an effective and well-planned regime of maintenance is critical to ensuring their residents’ homes are safe and fit for purpose – particularly when it comes to waterproofing, Roland Jackson of SOPREMA explains more. Like every other... View Article

Smart, safe & sustainable showers

With multi-generational living on the rise, Karen Wise of Triton Showers outlines the key considerations when specifying inclusive electric showers Over the past few years, a monumental spike in the cost of living has contributed to an unprecedented level of... View Article

Rethinking thermal efficiency

Mark Bowman of Marmox explains why addressing cold bridging has become more important than ever for specifiers in the housebuilding sector. Even with plans to utilise land in the so called “Grey Belt,” the new Government will undoubtedly find it... View Article

Clearly ready for the FHS

Paul Higgins of TuffX explores glazing options for meeting the demands of Part O but also the upcoming Future Homes Standard, on aesthetics and function During an era of change in the construction, we are also at a pivotal moment... View Article

Sustainable steps forward for fires

Simon Bower of Percy Doughty discusses how the stove and fireplace industry has worked tirelessly to reduce emissions and improve sustainability On 1 January 2022, only wood burning stoves that comply with the Ecodesign Regulations were able to enter the... View Article

Heating up refurbishments

Chris McQuade of F. Ball advises on retrofitting underfloor heating, focusing on the unique considerations for choosing and installing floorcoverings to boost comfort, energy efficiency, and property value. The application of a floor smoothing compound is a recommended step as... View Article

Keep healthy and even cool with underfloor heating

Ashley Cooper of WMS explains why underfloor heating is a key way to improve indoor air quality and reduce airbourne pollutants, while also providing a cost-effective way of mitigating overheating in homes While soft furnishings are typically known as the... View Article

Taking Home Security Seriously

October is National Home Security Month. Alongside the evenings getting darker and the nights becoming longer, home security is increasingly front of mind for homeowners. Roland Etheridge of IronmongeryDirect, discusses key considerations to help keep a property safe and secure.... View Article

Imagination & effort needed

Patrick Mooney, housing consultant and news editor of Housing Management & Maintenance magazine, looks at the crisis around temporary accommodation costs, and how addressing this requires investment in affordable housing, reforms, and collaboration across government, councils, and housing associations. The... View Article

HOMES UK

HOMES UK and Unlock Net Zero Live, happening on 27-28 November at London’s ExCel, is set to be a pivotal event for professionals in housing, asset management, development, and sustainability. At the Labour Party conference in September, the government’s renewed... View Article

The Labour Renters’ Rights Bill

Allison Thompson of Leaders Romans Group (LRG) discusses the key changes & impact on the Labour government recently introduced Renters’ Rights Bill. The Renters’ Rights Bill, introduced by the Labour government, brings substantial changes to the private rental sector. It... View Article

Practice Profile: Holmes Miller

ADF’s Kim Neville traces the evolution of multi-award winning Glasgow practice Holmes Miller, from its modest origins 70 years ago to overcoming a series of challenges which equipped it to deliver further future growth Holmes Miller was established in 2011... View Article

Upwardly mobile

Donald and Anne Alden have transformed their tired semi-detached Devon bungalow into a show-stopping two storey contemporary home – in a design which reveals spectacular views of the countryside TEXT Debbie Jeffery IMAGES Tom Hargreaves “One minute we had a... View Article

Success cast in stone

Toby Marlow of Haddonstone explains how architects can achieve the best outcomes when using cast stone and what advice they should expect from a manufacturer There is a virtually endless variety to the forms which cast stone can take, from... View Article

Making it clear

Graham Lindsay of Weru UK outlines six key areas to think through when considering upgrading and installing new windows Your windows, along with your front door, often create the first impression of your home. But replacing older, tired, window systems... View Article

Building a solid reputation

BRiCS is a new housebuilder on the block which is attempting to raise the bar on quality and sustainability. James Parker speaks to co-founder Hugo Reeve. BRiCS is a new SME housebuilder targeted at building high-quality homes in the south... View Article