How Should Landlords Decide Rent Prices?

Striking the perfect balance between affordability for tenants and profitability for yourself requires careful consideration. As rent prices increase nationwide, you may be wondering whether it could be worth adjusting rent on your properties. The average rent in the UK... View Article

Latest episode of Builders’ Voices podcast goes live

In a new episode of the Builders’ Voices podcast, brought to you in collaboration with the Federation of Master Builders, Housebuilder & Developer speaks to Alli Gay, the managing director of CHI Homes, an award-winning SME housebuilder based in Bristol... View Article

Quintain’s Wembley hat trick

Repton Gardens, the latest residential phase of Wembley Park, the expansive Build to Rent-led project developed by Quintain and operated by Quintain Living, offers three contemporary apartment blocks linked by landscape to satisfy a range of customer needs. James Parker... View Article

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
Paddy Mooney

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