Introducing Westcliffe Staircases

Westcliffe Staircases are one of the UK’s leading curved staircase manufacturers. They have been steadily growing and satisfying their clients with exquisite bespoke curved staircases for over 25 years. Westcliffe’s speciality is manufacturing custom built curved staircases and their reputation... View Article

Triple vs vacuum glazing

The Future Buildings Standard means vacuum glass is being considered as an alternative to triple glazing – George Barnsdale’s Tom Wright looks at the options. The Future Buildings Standard is looming over the horizon in 2025 and is likely to... View Article

LA inspired home renovation

This homeowner bought a property in North Yorkshire and decided to build a modern luxury home. After visiting our Leeds showroom multiple times, they asked us to help them complete their ambitious project. The home features an LA-inspired design with... View Article

A new discovery in smoke protection

Students at University of Salford discovered a new approach to being safe. Gilberts’ “ first of its kind” Series 60 damper were chosen by leading smoke control systems company Baiceir to protect the 14-storey Discovery Quay development. Some 26 dampers-... View Article

Dulux Trade Diamond Matt videos

Dulux Trade recently reformulated its popular Diamond Matt product with upgraded features and improved sustainability credentials, helping the industry move towards a more sustainable future. Two new videos have been released to show specifiers that the new and improved Dulux Trade... View Article

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