Take a tour of Graven Hill’s new homes this festive season

Graven Hill, an innovative development of self and custom build new homes in Bicester, Oxfordshire, is holding a festive ‘Hard Hat’ event on Saturday 7 December.  Visitors will have the opportunity to take a tour around ‘The Avon’, one of Graven Hill’s 2-bedroom new build homes, and perhaps even start planning for a new year move!  ... View Article

Part L’s role in delivering sustainable dwellings

Phil Kelly, Head of Sustainability and Building Physics, Ramboll The definition of a sustainable home is subjective. Low energy, net-zero carbon, healthy, comfortable; all these metrics play a part, but market incentives and legislative drivers typically fail to consider them... View Article

Offsite timber is construction’s future

Stewart Dalgarno of Stewart Milne Timber Systems discusses why modern methods of construction coupled with a build fabric such as timber frame is key to meeting Government housing targets sustainably. Industry reports are increasingly signalling a move towards modern methods... View Article

Kaldewei Classic Undercounter Washbasin

The gently flowing interior shape of the round Classic Undercounter Washbasin gives it an elegant and timeless design. Made from Kaldewei’s superior steel enamel, in two different sizes, the Classic Undercounter Washbasin comes with overflow fitting, easy-clean finish and sound insulation. Available in... View Article

How offsite benefits better fire protection

Ian King of Zeroignition looks at the benefits of modern methods of construction, and how the solutions offered by adopting an offsite approach can be applied to benefit fire protection and safety. Recently, the National Housing Federation found that more... View Article

Critical gas for heat pumps

The decarbonisation of UK heat has never been higher on the agenda. Whilst no single can serve as a sole solution to the climate crisis, it is widely agreed that heat pumps will play a significant role in the battle... View Article

Radon: The Silent Killer

David Bowen, CTO and Founder, Logicor It might have passed you by, but UK Radon Awareness Week took place earlier this month. The campaign, run by the UK Radon Association, seeks to increase the general public’s understanding about the risk... View Article

Reinforcing the GRP Message

Andy Fell of Hambleside Danelaw explores how housebuilders and developers can avoid the common pitfalls of flat roofing by specifying glass reinforced polyester (GRP), explaining its various benefits. How many times have you heard it said: ‘flat roofs never last... View Article

How to make the most of a small kitchen

Despite it being one of the most frequented rooms in the house, the majority of us are not overly blessed in the kitchen space department. Luckily, there are several things we can do in order to make the most of... View Article

Mustang Seamless Aluminium Gutter System

Mustang® Seamless aluminium gutters are roll formed on site in lengths of up to 30 metres.  It is a unique system with no joints, meaning no leaks, creating a neat, maintenance free product of the highest quality, giving you peace... View Article

Large pipe unearths value in small space

Working within restricted space on a new, ambitious social housing development in Barnsley, a fully adoptable stormwater attenuation tank manufactured from Polypipe’s Ridgistorm-XL large diameter pipe has been installed as a key element of a project-wide sustainable water management scheme.... View Article

Winners of British Woodworking Federation Awards 2019 celebrated

The winners of the prestigious British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards 2019 have been revealed at an evening of celebration held at the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, London. The BWF Awards celebrate outstanding projects and individuals in UK woodworking, recognising technical... View Article

Rendering best practice more achievable

Dale Telling of Fassa Bortolo UK looks at the steps to take in choosing the best external render system for your next development. Practical, durable and stylish, render systems can completely transform the exterior of a property through colour or finish,... View Article