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How will the housing sector be affected by the FCA’s new greenwashing regulations?

Monday, 14th November 2022

As green initiatives for consumers sector-wise rise, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) last week announced its plans to clamp down on greenwashing with new regulations. The new rules will limit how terms like ESG, Green or sustainable can be used,... View Article

AGC Glass UK and OnLevel UK collaborate to certify new solutions for frameless glazed balustrades and Juliet balconies

Friday, 11th November 2022

AGC Glass UK and OnLevel UK are pleased to announce that Stratobel Strong laminated safety glass is now certified in OnLevel’s frameless balustrade systems TL6020, TL3020 and Skyforce Juliet balcony for loads up to 0.74kN. OnLevel’s UK Operations Director Martyn... View Article

Platon Comfort combats damp and sound for wooden flooring

Thursday, 10th November 2022

The Platon Comfort membrane, from Triton Systems, offers a range of benefits in new-build or retrofit situations when installing timber or laminate flooring over concrete as well as screeded surfaces, giving lasting protection. Recently re-launched by the Kent based company... View Article

AN AFDD GAME CHANGER TO PROTECT HOMES AND DEVICES

Wednesday, 9th November 2022

Due to recent regulatory changes, arc fault detection devices (AFDDs) are now recommended to protect homes and electrical devices from potential damage caused by electrical arcs. Hager’s new AFDD with ProTools is the ideal product solution for housebuilders and developers... View Article

First collections of new family homes unveiled at Linwood development

Wednesday, 9th November 2022

Housebuilder Merchant Homes has announced the first release of its collection of spacious new family homes in Linwood, Renfrewshire, named Napier Grove. With prices from £210,000, there are set to be five plots available to prospective homebuyers for a range... View Article

Ten years of advanced passive fire protection for curtain wall facades

Tuesday, 8th November 2022

Siderise Insulation is celebrating ten years since first having its curtain wall passive fire protection systems tested to the rigorous BS EN 1364-4 fire resistance standard. A decade on and an additional 16 successful tests later, its unique offering is... View Article

Designer Contracts: A trusted partner

Tuesday, 8th November 2022

Designer Contracts are one of the UK’s largest flooring contractors, their unrivalled national supply and installation service is delivered via their 15 regional warehouses and supported by their own national distribution centre that holds in excess of £3m worth of... View Article

Creating functional homes

Monday, 7th November 2022

The way modern families use their homes is changing, with many combining working and living within their property. This has highlighted that the open plan living aesthetic popularised in the 1970s is no longer fit for purpose. A home’s footprint... View Article

New Appointment and Structure Changes Lecico Bathrooms UK

Monday, 7th November 2022

2022 has been another successful year for Lecico Bathrooms with significant growth in all areas of the business. As a result, additional resource and investment is required to manage our growing product portfolio. We are extremely pleased to announce that... View Article

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow: developer celebrates remembrance day in Warwickshire

Monday, 7th November 2022

Leading developers Barratt and David Wilson Homes are remembering the country’s fallen heroes this Armistice Day with the latest installation at its developments in Warwickshire. David Wilson Homes East Midlands has attached large poppies to the lampposts at Callendar Farm in Nuneaton,... View Article

Housing developers “not ready” to meet Future Homes Standards

Monday, 7th November 2022

The housing industry believes it is unlikely to meet the requirements set out in the government’s 2025 Future Homes and Buildings Standards according to research carried out by members of The Housing Forum’s Futures Network. The Housing Forum consists of... View Article

New Harlow Town Centre Scheme Gets Green Light

Monday, 7th November 2022

A major development for the centre of Harlow was given the go-ahead by the Development Control Committee at Harlow Council on Wednesday 26th October 2022, who resolved to grant planning permission subject to a Section 106 agreement. Overall, the Harlow... View Article

Kilwaughter minerals launches new training academy to combat skills shortage

Monday, 7th November 2022

Leading minerals processor Kilwaughter Minerals which owns both the K Rend and K Systems brands, has announced the launch of its new training academy, specially developed to promote excellence in industry and address the skills gap facing the construction industry. ... View Article

Why bathroom technology is a smart choice for housebuilders

Monday, 7th November 2022

Bathroom manufacturer, Geberit, undertook a nationwide poll of UK homeowners to find out how they use technology in the home and their willingness to invest more in homes with smart solutions. In a new specialist report, Geberit has partnered with... View Article

The benefits of buying a holiday home abroad

Friday, 4th November 2022

Most people dream of having a house abroad. Somewhere you can jet off to when the weather in your home country is dreary or when you need a break from the stresses of work and daily life. Often a mere... View Article

Glidevale Protect provides complete roofing ventilation solution for new build housing development

Friday, 4th November 2022

Leading building materials manufacturer, Glidevale Protect, has supplied its Protect Viking Air pitched roofing underlay across a new build development for housebuilder Pennyfarthing Homes in Verwood, Dorset. Glidevale Protect’s high-performance air and vapour permeable roofing underlay has been installed by... View Article

West Fraser helps pupils get on board at Inverness careers fair

Thursday, 3rd November 2022

Inverness-based wood panel manufacturer, West Fraser (trading as Norbord), took part in a local high school’s annual careers fair to offer supportive advice to students planning their future. Representatives of the Morayhill plant – one of the leading employers in the region... View Article

Windpost advantage

Thursday, 3rd November 2022

Cavity Trays Ltd has increased its range of windposts, and now offers styles in sizes to suit most requirements. Manufactured from solid DPC, the windposts are supplied in one or two connecting pieces, and are shaped to ensure water entry... View Article