Have attitudes to property really changed with Covid?

Barratt Homes, together with its research partner GoodMore Global Ltd, have looked into attitudes around homes and work nationwide during Covid. Despite Covid having a dramatic impact on our day to day lives, its impacts haven’t markedly altered many of... View Article

Cerys’ Palace in Crystal Palace

This project sits in the Church Road Conservation Area in Crystal Palace, South London and consists of a complete refurbishment of a beautiful, historic five-bedroom house and a rear extension Unlike with many other projects, the brief here was not... View Article

Tiled hygiene

The pandemic has thrown the spotlight on issues of hygiene as never before; The Tile Association explains tiled surfaces’ wide applications for helping achieve clean, healthy environments. Tiles are a durable and aesthetic solution for walls and floors in domestic... View Article

The UK CA Mark is coming

With the end of the Brexit transition period looming, Dennis Milligan of the British Flue and Chimney Manufacturer’s Association (BFCMA) looks at how the UK CA Mark will differ to its EU predecessor Unlike many in the industry who have... View Article

Improvements in the kitchen

Dave Mayer of Reginox UK looks into how current kitchen trends will affect what’s installed in the new wave of home improvements predicted to occur. When planning for 2020, no one could possibly have predicted what the reality would turn... View Article

Manufacturing a recovery

Stormking explores the challenges the pandemic has brought to manufacturing, and the way in which the UK construction industry has responded to the pressures so far, particularly the move to offsite When it comes to manufacturing, the UK is a... View Article

Newland Homes powers into 2021

Two members of the senior team at Newland Homes have acquired new roles within the company, as the South-West based housing developer continues to expand its operations.  Tom Sheppard has been promoted to Planning Director from Associate Design Director.  Jeremy Drew assumes the overarching role... View Article

Green light for new Ellesmere Port homes

Anwyl Homes has started work on a new development of 130 homes in Ellesmere Port after securing planning permission. Located off Rossbank Road, the new venture will expand on an already thriving community, neighbouring Anwyl’s hugely successful development – The... View Article

Flame retardant fire sprinkler boxing from UK Boxings

UK Boxings’ flame retardant ‘FR’ sprinkler boxing is the most recent addition to the company’s range of durable pipe and fire sprinkler boxing solutions. Manufactured from 12mm thick flame retardant Euroclass B compliant material, FR boxing is designed to provide a cost-effective... View Article

Thermal Bridging in Construction: An expert webinar from Schöck

This RIBA CPD accredited webinar explores what thermal bridging is and where it occurs. The current UK Building Regulations and need for compliance. The solutions available, structural design considerations and examples of thermal break applications. Book The Webinar Thermal bridging... View Article

Places for People wins ‘Proud to Help’ Award

Places for People, a leading UK affordable homes led placemaker, has been named a winner of the ‘Proud to Help’ award in the 2020 Building Awards. The Proud to Help award was a new category for this year’s awards, acknowledging... View Article

Portdevon secures funding for Tadworth development

Housebuilder Portdevon has secured funding for a new development of ten homes in Tadworth, Surrey. Secure Trust Bank Real Estate Finance (STB REF) has agreed a £2.6m loan with Portdevon for the development, called Tadorne Place, on Ashurst Road. Mountbray... View Article

Things to consider when buying a new house

Whether you’re considering buying your first ever property or you’ve already done this a few times and are just looking to upgrade, the experience of moving and buying a house is pretty unique in every situation and there are always... View Article

The finest unique handmade clay tiles

Traditional Clay Roof Tiles is a family company established in 1989, which continues to be faithful to the century-old traditions and craft that precede today’s technology to produce the finest unique handmade clay tiles coal-fired in a Hoffmann kiln. The... View Article