Small Business Saturday is more than the high street

Celebrated on the first Saturday of December – this year falling on 7 December 2024 – ‘Small Business Saturday’ encourages people across the UK to shop locally and support high streets and local businesses.  Richard Beresford, Chief Executive of the... View Article

Awnings on the road to success

The current pergola model and the new wedge-in awning from markilux have each won two prestigious design awards The “pergola style” is the latest addition to the markilux pergola family. With its delicate stature and effective light system, it adds... View Article

Keller Kitchens unveils major Investment in Bergen op Zoom factory

Keller Kitchens, the leading Dutch kitchen manufacturer, has made significant strides in expanding its operations with a series of bold investments aimed at increasing production capacity and reinforcing the company’s pioneering commitment to sustainability. Recently commissioned in anticipation of delivering... View Article

Beal Homes gets green light for £120m development

Regional housebuilder Beal Homes has secured planning approval for a £120m development which will bring 450 new homes to a popular neighbourhood in Hull.  A planning application by East Yorkshire-based housebuilder Beal for a 52-acre site in the Kingswood area... View Article

Beko Appliance Partners launch
new online product catalogue

Appliance provider Beko Appliance Partners, who specialise in supplying tailored appliance solutions to housebuilders, developers and build-to-rent providers, have recently enhanced their website with the addition of a new online product catalogue.  This significant update to the website of Beko’s... View Article

Decarbonising the future of UK housing

The Role of Networked Ground Source Heat Pumps and Community Heat Hubs The UK is firmly committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, aligning with the global call for decisive action to mitigate climate change. As one of the... View Article

The role of data driven decision making in housebuilding

The built environment has access to extensive data sources, but how can we harness this plethora of data to benefit housebuilding and meet the UK’s substantial requirements over the next five years? Naismiths’ chief technology officer, Gareth Parker, discusses. The... View Article

Glidevale Protect expands its fire rated wall membrane range

Glidevale Protect has strengthened its flame retardant offering with the launch of its Protect FrameSafe 5000 FR external wall membrane designed for open façade cladding applications. Manufactured only with printed lap lines and with no logos to the external face... View Article
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Consultation launched on changes to Energy Performance Certificates

The Department of Housing, Communities and Local Government has launched a joint industry consultation with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero to “reform” the EPC Framework to provide a “robust, well-rounded perspective on building performance.” The consultation outlines... View Article