Modular: 21st century construction, 19th century technology?

Martin wadsworth, managing director of Discrete Heat, discusses what’s really happening in the modular construction market and how it’s impacting on building product manufacturers. When you think of modular construction, what do you imagine? A sleek production line, populated with... View Article

Break out of the white box

With the demand for quality rising, it is increasingly hard to stand out as a developer. Lulu Greenhalgh-Jones of Carpenter Oak explores how housebuilders can use timber to break out of the new development ‘white box.’ The market is not... View Article

Grundfos MAGNA1 now with inbuilt versatility

With stacks of experience under its belt, the Grundfos MAGNA family has been on an evolutionary journey since its 2001 launch as the range offering is constantly revisited. This is to ensure that it continues to fully encompass the increasing... View Article

Piping hot

Underfloor heating combined with air source heat pumps can provide housebuilders and property developers with flexible and efficient heating solutions, as Paul Wakefield of grant UK explains. Evenly distributing heat upwards into a room, an underfloor heating system maintains optimum... View Article

Be inspired by new kitchens from Keller Kitchens

Keller has launched its brand new Kitchen Inspiration brochure for 2019 which showcases its varied range of high-quality models. To receive a copy of the stunning brochure, visit Keller’s website where a PDF version can be downloaded. Alternatively, a hard... View Article

Dementia-friendly bathroom design

With an ageing population, dementia is on the rise in the UK. Stuart Reynolds of AKW discusses how housebuilders can act on this to create bathrooms that are dementia-friendly, promoting both dignity and safety. The number of people with dementia... View Article

The joy of modular

Joymount in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, is a 40-home social and affordable housing development under construction for Clanmil Housing Association. Raymond Millar, construction director at the project’s offsite contractor, The McAvoy Group, explains how the company is using modern methods of... View Article

Cleverly designed CANDOR-S tap from BLANCO

One of the stunning designs from BLANCO’s stainless steel tap portfolio is the CANDOR-S which features a brushed steel finish. The tap has a high-arched curved spout with a cleverly concealed pull-out hand spray; perfect for washing up and preventing... View Article

Small sites will help solve the housing crisis

Through its geovation accelerator programme, which awards grants to help Ordnance Survey and HM Land Treasury make better use of their data, the Government has announced funding for 7 property and geospatial start-ups. This includes RenKap, an online marketplace working... View Article

Legacy Wharf plays major role in regeneration of Stratford

New residents in Stratford are set to enjoy the benefits of living in one of London’s most up-and-coming areas, with further regeneration and investment recently announced. Bellway is building a collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments at Legacy Wharf... View Article