Great expectations

A mix of 40 high-end and local authority homes are being constructed in a desirable Cambridgeshire village. Jack Wooler reports on how Hayfield Homes delivered its first scheme in the county. 40 new properties are being delivered by Hayfield Homes... View Article

Out of timber? Look locally for cost effective alternatives

Locally grown timber species are well suited alternatives to exterior cladding, easier to get hold of, and cheaper too. If you’ve tried to buy timber cladding recently, you’ll know that it’s in short supply. Costs for imported favourites, such as Canadian... View Article

LPG: Still a viable solution for housing developers

Demand for new build homes in rural areas is at an all-time high(1). For housing developers in off-grid locations which are ready to start projects in the near future, LPG still offers a cost-effective fuel choice, due to significantly lower... View Article

The importance of fire door traceability

Fire doors play a critical role in passive fire protection, helping to save lives and protect property by buying time for firefighters to arrive in the event of a fire. But fire doors that are not properly specified, installed or... View Article

Contemporary apartments incorporate Profloor Levelling System

An attractive new urban regeneration scheme has creatively reimagined the former office headquarters of Burger King into 48 contemporary apartments. The development led by Vivant Homes includes a mix of studio, one and two bedroom apartments within the 6-storey building,... View Article

Security and safety with Steel Window Fittings

Steel Window Association (SWA) member, Steel Window Fittings (SWF) specialises in providing quality, design-led fittings for steel window frames. A recent innovation to answer questions of aesthetics, security and longevity is a range of multipoint locking handles. The multipoint locking range is currently... View Article

JUWO Evolved SmartWall

JUWO Evolved SmartWall, a monolithic clay block using thin joint adhesive technology. This building system provides a structural, sustainable solution for all your house building needs, meeting thermal requirements from building regulations to passivhaus in a single block. No cavities,... View Article

KERRY BROWN JOINS VORTICE AS AREA BUSINESS MANAGER

Joining the Vortice sales team this month as Area Business Manager for the South West, is Kerry Brown who is based in Devon. Kerry studied at Plymouth University and is keen to enter the ventilation industry at a time when... View Article

Gilberts blurs the lines at New York-inspired regeneration

Lexington Liverpool is taking linear development to new levels- through to its ventilation. At 34 storeys high, the Moda Living residential development will be the tallest residential landmark in the £5.5bn Liverpool Waters regeneration of the city’s Docks area. It... View Article

Take client payments with zero transaction fees

Osu means better cash flow and higher earnings. Sign up in 2 mins at payosu.com and start taking payments right away. Get started. No card needed Eliminate payment delays and never pay transaction fees again. Clients pay faster. Clients pay in 3-clicks, they... View Article

Slowest rise in construction output since February

The recovery in UK construction output has lost momentum since June, with slower growth seen in all three main categories of work, according to July PMI data compiled by IHS Markit and CIPS highlighted. Survey respondents reportedly often cited difficulties... View Article

Introducing BLANCO UNIT drinking water systems

Consumer-focused and continually looking for new, innovative ways to make life in the kitchen easier, safer and more environmentally clever for the homeowner. The company has rebranded their Smart Tap range as drink.systems – smart drinking water systems with the... View Article