Supporting role

Masonry is an increasingly popular cladding choice for high rise buildings. However, the selection and co-ordination of the masonry support system and cavity fire barriers is critical for the facade to perform effectively in a fire, as Ben Williams of... View Article

A question for the minister…

Patrick Mooney, housing consultant and news editor of Housing, Management & Maintenance magazine asks the ‘64 thousand dollar question,’ after hearing the Housing Minister’s conference speech, namely where will the  UK’s much needed new housing come from? During the recent... View Article

Construction’s call to action in Birmingham

Innovative, inspirational and progressive, UK Construction Week (UKCW) Birmingham returns for its ninth year this autumn, with a ‘call to action’ for the sector to set its own agenda rather than wait for the Government to respond.  The UK’s largest... View Article

Ensuring long term ventilation efficiency

David Frimpong, Head of Specification – New Build at EnviroVent, looks at the importance of effective system design, specification and installation when it comes to long-term ventilation success.  “Updates to Building Regulations’ Approved Document L and F introduced in 2022... View Article

Second staircase; second chance

Stuart Bosley of Quantum and DeSimone Consulting Engineering looks at navigating the challenges of the new ‘second staircase’ regulations The Government’s recent ruling on second staircases has caused significant disruption for both developers and the housebuilding industry. Despite the resulting... View Article

Passing on the BAL and ARDEX baton

After more than 20 years with ARDEX and over 10 years with BAL, Peter Bell, Managing Director, is passing on the baton to his deputy, David Hackett. Peter has enjoyed a stellar career with the ARDEX Group underpinned by his... View Article

OSB Zero PrimedPlus ideal for site hoarding and security

SterlingOSB Zero PrimedPlus, from timber panel specialist West Fraser, is a versatile OSB3 board, primed in the factory in either a neutral white or grey, and ready to be immediately erected around construction projects or buildings in need of protection. Its ‘prime’... View Article

The complete solar system for tomorrow’s homes today

In-roof solar is more than just a solar panel, it’s a solar roof. Our package not only offers easy to install solar panels, we now offer inverters and batteries to provide a complete integrated solution. Why choose in-roof solar? Lightweight... View Article

Senior raises the bar at landmark Birmingham residential scheme

Senior Architectural Systems’ award-winning PURe® aluminium windows and doors have been widely used across the new Perry Barr residential development in Birmingham, which is one of the city’s largest ever housing and regeneration projects. Senior’s low U-value PURe® aluminium systems... View Article

West Fraser supports family fun with Plean’s Voice

West Fraser, the UK’s leading wood panel manufacturer, based in Cowie, Scotland, has shown its support for a local community group in Plean with a £500 donation. The volunteer-led Plean’s Voice Community Trust supports the economic and social regeneration of the former... View Article

How to futureproof homes’ heating

LISTEN HERE Darren Trivett of OMNIE and the Ridgspear Group counters the tabloid headlines and considers the key factors developers should address when specifying underfloor heating systems for energy efficiency on their projects.  It is unlikely you will get through... View Article

Is housing going downhill fast?

LISTEN HERE Brian Berry, CEO of the FMB looks at the prognosis for SMEs in a sector in crisis, and how its new guide could help All the data, including our own at the FMB, seems to be suggesting the... View Article