James Hardie Launches New ‘Toolbox Talks’ Service

James Hardie, a world leader in the manufacture of high-performance fibre cement and fibre gypsum building solutions, has launched a new ‘Toolbox Talks’ service to provide builders and homeowners with essential installation knowledge across its product portfolio. Two new Technical... View Article

27 new affordable homes on edge of Didcot now occupied

GreenSquareAccord (GSA), one of England’s largest providers of housing, have delivered 27 new, high-quality and affordable homes located between Harwell and Didcot, Oxfordshire. GSA’s new homes are located on the larger Didcot Grove development, which was built by Vistry Group,... View Article

Mastering kitchens

Damian Sheridan of Wren Contracts discusses the key starting points when it comes to choosing a kitchen supplier in housing projects. When it comes to choosing a kitchen supplier for property development and social housing projects, developers and housebuilders are... View Article

Tilia Homes to provide affordable new homes in Norfolk

Housebuilder Tilia Homes, part of the untypical group, has partnered with the UK’s leading social enterprise, Places for People, in a deal worth around £17 million to bring a choice of affordable homes to its new development in Thetford. Sovereign... View Article

New modular micro homes for the homeless underway in Chelmsford

DuoHaus homes are innovative, low-cost modular homes designed specifically to support and protect vulnerable residents. The concept was developed by award-winning housebuilder, The Hill Group, as a follow-on housing solution to help address the homeless crisis. Hill is installing the DuoHaus... View Article

Brick Awards 2024: The Winners

The Brick Development Association is delighted to announce the winners of the prestigious 2024 Brick Awards. This annual competition recognises the outstanding contributions of architects, builders, bricklayers, and manufacturers to the built environment. The winners were selected by a panel... View Article

A new leading lady at Garador

Sam Todd named as Garador’s new Commercial Manager. Leading British garage door manufacturer Garador has just enhanced its management team with the appointment of Sam Todd as the company’s new Commercial Manager. Sam has been with the company since 1998,... View Article

Under pressure to boost pressure

Jason Cox, Sales Director – Building Services at Wilo UK, discusses why cold water booster sets are becoming crucial in the fight against insufficient water pressure in residential apartment blocks across the country. The government’s plan to ‘get Britain building... View Article

Scalable EV charging which can save you thousands

Running cables for commercial EV charger installations is time-consuming and expensive. Unless you’re using the Zaptec Pro. Most EV charger manufacturers require every charger to be directly connected to the power supply. That means an installation of 6 chargers located... View Article

Showersave launches QB1-21XE waste water heat recovery system

Showersave, the award-winning manufacturer and distributor of waste water heat recovery systems (WWHRS), has unveiled the Showersave QB1-21XE, its latest innovation designed to help housebuilders improve energy efficiency and achieve Part L compliance. Available for installation from December 2024, this... View Article

PolyPlumb®, love at first site

Proven Performance, Enhanced Design PolyPlumb® Enhanced, featuring patented In-Cert® technology, is a superior push-fit plumbing system that delivers both performance and peace of mind. Distinctive haptic click: Immediate tactile ‘click’ confirmation of a secure joint. Proven track record: Over 25... View Article

Shape Tomorrow’s Iconic Projects with AQUAPANEL® Outdoor

BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE The Knauf AQUAPANEL® Cement Board Outdoor is a robust and stable, weather-resistant, cement-based substrate board suitable for directly applied thin-coat renders and other cladding finishes. Unaffected by exposure to moisture, exposure duration for up to six months... View Article