It’s been a challenging time for social housing landlords during the COVID pandemic, especially with vulnerable residents shielding, making home repairs difficult. At the same time, landlords have seen a rise in disrepair claims made through the Homes (Fitness for Human... View Article

Selfbuilders are increasingly looking at renewable systems to provide heating and cooling in their homes and air to water heat pumps are proving a popular route to travel for many. Air to Water Heat Pump (AWHP) systems – monoblocs or... View Article

When it comes to durable and decorative casings for transport projects, the extensive Encasement range has them covered, whether it’s an airport, train station or bus terminus. Our column casings and building linings have been developed to meet most transport sector... View Article

The superior aesthetics, offsite craftmanship and precision of Keystone Lintels’ pioneering brick slip system has ensured the façade of a luxury apartment complex in Buckinghamshire is in keeping with its exemplary architectural design. Located on one of Beaconsfield’s premier roads,... View Article

The requirements of Section 106 now mean that planning applications will most likely need to include sustainable transport solutions. Integrating car clubs into new developments could be the answer. The pressure is on for housebuilders to provide high quality, sustainable... View Article

LiteTile Ltd design, manufacture & install LED illuminated, colour-changing glass splashbacks for private clients as well as providing an architectural LED lighting service for architects & interior designers. The company were the first company to bring the illuminated splashback to... View Article

Joseph Ash Galvanizing is a UK leader of steel finishing services including galvanizing, spin galvanizing, shot blasting, powder coating and duplex coatings services. When it comes to corrosion protection, the company provides the highest standards of quality available and serves... View Article

Green-tree’s Clean Cover System is a remedial and effective solution for contaminated land, regeneration projects and the development of brown-field sites. It reduces the hazard to human health or the environment from potential contaminants found on these types of sites.... View Article

Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are one of the most significant drivers of climate change so there is an urgent need for products and businesses to achieve carbon neutrality. West Fraser has gone significantly further and is now net carbon negative.... View Article

The roll out of the W50 TB thermally broken steel frame system – which captures the classic appearance of the ubiquitous W20 profiles, while delivering contemporary standards of energy performance – has been gathering pace as building activity across the... View Article

Bindloss Dawes architects in Somerset is experienced in the design of a great variety of buildings, from high-end retail premises to beach houses in the Caribbean and all sorts in between.  The desire to create thoughtful architecture that complements and enhances existing surroundings, with quality, technology and sustainability... View Article

Receive £750-worth of Heat Pump Training for just £45 from Panasonic and Optimum Energy during October 2021 A huge opportunity exists for installers to upskill, part-funded by the government, and provided by Panasonic in association with Optimum Energy. Take advantage... View Article

Industry comment by Craig Mellor, Director, Deer Technology Ltd With the majority of social housing tenants having contracts directly with electricity suppliers, you could be forgiven for wondering how housing associations could benefit from upgrading conventional meters to smart meters.... View Article

Energy theft is a serious problem for housing associations and there are a number of reasons for this. In this article we will focus on the theft of electricity, though tampering with gas supplies and meters can have devastating consequences... View Article

A four-acre site, originally part of the Ford Dagenham car plant, will provide a new home for 325 residential units in a series of five to ten storey apartment buildings. The Merrielands Crescent project is part of the London Riverside... View Article

Ardex continues to grow: the Witten-based construction chemicals specialist is taking up a majority shareholding in wedi GmbH, a leading manufacturer of system solutions for high-quality wet room solutions domiciled in Emsdetten – it is the largest acquisition in the... View Article

Planning a big garden makeover, or simply sprucing up your outdoor space? Get started with Outdoor Living and Lifestyle from Tobermore! Packed with inspiring imagery, easy-to-follow DIY top tips, and advice from expert landscape designers, our quarterly e-magazine is essential... View Article

By constantly improving their products, record uk has achieved a new standard for underfloor drives with the new record C 127 X SU OFFSET – IP class 69 certified. Designed to operate even under full load record’s C 127 X... View Article