Nottingham’s waterway house revival gets green light

Plans to rejuvenate the site of a derelict office building in Nottingham have taken a significant step forward as Rainier Developments has received planning approval for an exemplary residential project close to the railway station. Waterway House, located on Waterway... View Article

Marmox ‘goes round the houses’ at Futurebuild

Visitors to this spring’s FutureBuild exhibition (London ExCel 5th-7th March) were drawn to the Marmox stand D26 by a diverse mix of products – new and well established – offering a variety of technical benefits and even aesthetic appeal, to... View Article

Future proof your bathroom with Schlüter-Systems

David Naylor, Schlüter-Systems’ Head of Marketing, explains how Schlüter is helping in the creation of waterproof, long-lasting bathrooms. Schlüter-Systems is well known as an expert when it comes to creating long-lasting bathrooms. Past shortcomings in the design of both new-build... View Article

Tips for first-time property developers

Many property-focused entrepreneurs are shifting their focus. Once upon a time the buy-to-let model ruled, but a new strategy is gaining favour; a rising number of individuals and investors are redirecting their interests towards small-scale property development. Ritchie Clapson CEng... View Article

Introducing Tarmac’s concrete evolution

With the increasing demand for sustainable building materials in the UK, alongside ongoing changes with industry standards and legislations, it’s never been more important for manufacturers to evaluate and be active in the transition towards net zero construction. Here, Andy... View Article

Knauf proudly sponsors the Construction Excellence SECBE Awards 2024

As a returning sponsor, Knauf is particularly honoured to support the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) category. This category seeks to celebrate organisations and projects that demonstrate outstanding commitment to social, economic, and environmental sustainability. Knauf’s sponsorship of this category... View Article

Pitch perfect

Roof pitches not only contribute to a building’s aesthetic appeal but also play a crucial role in its functionality and durability. Ardit Strica, Technical Manager at Onduline Building Products, provides a comprehensive overview of low-pitched roofs, their challenges, and the... View Article

Hardie® Architectural Panel chosen for Go Modular project

Beam Contracting, the high-end construction firm, has chosen to utilise the Hardie® Architectural Panel, a product from James Hardie, the world leader in the manufacture of high-performance fibre cement and fibre gypsum building solutions, as part of its construction of ten modular... View Article

How To Select The Right Boiler System For New Developments

Selecting the right boiler system is a critical decision for housebuilders and developers, directly impacting the future occupants’ comfort and the project’s environmental footprint.  This guide, informed by industry-leading insights from sources like Uswitch and Which? on top boilers for... View Article

Creak-free flooring from West Fraser

West Fraser‘s CaberFloor P5 is a high-performance particleboard which is widely specified by developers, architects and self-builders due to its stability, durability and ease of installation. The high-density panels come in thicknesses of 18 or 22mm, in both square-edged or tongue and... View Article