Sustainable drainage considerations

Sustainability is an increasingly important aspect of any housebuilding project, as legislative changes and conscious consumers put pressure on developers from both ends.  This is particularly true of drainage, with water management coming under renewed scrutiny in recent years. Terry... View Article

The importance of green spaces

Paul Cassidy of Meadfleet explores how green space in housebuilding projects is crucial for the sake of residents’ health and their environment, and the role open space management specialists play here. If the last year has taught us anything, it... View Article

Hanover gets the green light

LISTEN HERE 🔊 A pioneering project by housing association Hanover (Scotland) to provide 15 Passivhaus social homes near Loch Lomond, on the site of the developer ’s first ever scheme, has been given the go -ahead. Jack Wooler speaks to... View Article

Choosing Geotechnics for SuDS

Here, Dave Rudd, National Sales Director at Keyline Civils Specialist, provides an overview of the role of geotechnical products and solutions in SuDS, what is available and provides advice on selection of the correct products. Flooding is a key issue in urbanised... View Article

What to Look for When Buying a Home Off Plan

Buying off plan can be exciting, and a lot of people dream about doing it. Everything will be brand new and un-used when you move in, and if you reserve your property early, you may be able to choose things... View Article

Aico announced as headline sponsor of Oswestry 10K Run

Aico are pleased to announce they will be the headline sponsor of this year’s Oswestry 10K Run and will continue to support local events organisation specialists, Adrenaline Sporting Events, throughout 2021 and 2022. Adrenaline Sporting Events is responsible for the... View Article

Counting down to SAP10

With a return to normality comes a realisation that a new SAP method for assessing houses’ energy use is imminent. Harry Hinchliffe of C80 solutions outlines the impact that SAP10 will have. Having faced unprecedented challenges over the past year,... View Article

Support needed for SMEs to build greener

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Brian Berry of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) explores why SMEs should be at the heart of the government’s plans for green construction to help them conquer obstacles This year, the UK will host the United... View Article

How to Buy a House with No Deposit

Are you wondering if there is a possibility where you can buy a home without a deposit? Are you dreaming of owning a home in the United Kingdom without worrying about the required deposit amount? Then, you can search for... View Article

VitrA staff up for success

Oxfordshire based VitrA Bathrooms, the UK arm of one of the fastest-growing international bathroom companies, is preparing for post-pandemic trading by recruiting several new marketing and sales roles. The Marketing Team has had three new appointments. Lucy Holland has joined... View Article