The October/November 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:

• REPORT: THE CHANGING APPROACHES TO ELECTRIC SHOWERS FOR FUTURE HOMES STANDARD COMPLIANCE
  In association with Triton Showers. See page 36…
• UNLOCKING THE RIGHT MIX
  A former prison site in the heart of Portsmouth has found a new purpose. Roseanne Field reports. See page 40…
• BUILDING FABRIC | RETHINKING THERMAL EFFICIENCY
  Mark Bowman of Marmox explains why addressing cold bridging has become more important than ever for specifiers in the housebuilding sector. See page 53…
• HEATING, VENTILATION & SERVICES | THE ADVANTAGES OF MODERN WOOD-BURNING STOVES
  Erica Malkin of the Stove Industry Association highlights the advantages of modern wood-burning stoves and their role in the UK’s low carbon heating strategy. See page 61…
• INDOOR AIR QUALITY | BUILDING INDOOR AIR QUALITY INTO DWELLINGS FROM THE GROUND UP
  On behalf of BEAMA Underfloor Heating Group, Ashley Cooper discusses how hydronic UFH can support the industry to build indoor air quality into the very fabric of a home. See page 65...
• INTERIORS | MASTERING KITCHENS
  Damian Sheridan of Wren Contracts discusses the key starting points when it comes to choosing a kitchen supplier in housing projects. See page 69…
• INTERIORS | 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. See page 73…
• SAFETY & SECURITY | COMPETENCE, COORDINATION & COMPLIANCE
  As the regulatory landscape continues to evolve for duty holders, Karen Trigg of Allegion UK reviews the importance of competence and coordination in relation to fire door safety. See page 77…

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