Housebuilders challenge on heat pumps still stands

Despite the prime minister Rishi Sunak’s plans to water down net zero targets on gas boilers the goal to fit all new homes with heat pumps by 2025 still stands. Industry experts worry there are insufficient qualified installers to scale... View Article

Sto specified for new timber-frame housing development

More than 30 timber frame homes are benefiting from an external wall insulation system manufactured by Sto to help reduce heating costs and energy. Constructed by Westridge Construction for Hyde New Homes, the crescent-shaped development consists of 32 homes ranging... View Article

Incorporating water saving in bathroom design

In the UK, people use around 830 billion litres of water each year and spend £2.3 billion on heating water for showers, according to the Energy Saving Trust. Additionally, approximately 740 billion litres of water is flushed down the toilet... View Article

HiB unveils its largest and most exciting launch yet

HiB, a leading bathroom brand, is thrilled to announce its most significant product launch to date. Introducing a wide range of stunning new products to their already impressive lineup, HiB’s latest collection includes the new Veles modular furniture range, stunning... View Article

Medite Smartply – Building a sustainable future

The need to take action on the climate crisis is more important than it has ever been. Sustainable sourcing and the de-carbonisation of buildings is on top of the global agenda in tackling emissions, particularly within the construction industry. Buildings... View Article

More sense ventilation with Nuaire’s iSense-Plus dMEV fan

The new iSense-Plus from Nuaire, part of the Genuit group, is a decentralised mechanical extract ventilation (dMEV) fan designed to provide Building Regulations compliant continuous background extract ventilation for new build residential properties. iSense-Plus has been introduced by Nuaire as... View Article

Mira Showers joins Future Homes Hub as an associate member

Mira Showers, the UK’s leading showering manufacturer, proudly announces its association with the Future Homes Hub, a pioneering initiative dedicated to addressing climate and environmental challenges in the homebuilding sector. As the only shower company currently holding an associate membership,... View Article

Protect your investment with Soft Water

With a DualFlo Water Softener, you can sleep easy knowing your investment is in safe hands. Whether you’re in the architecture, construction, social housing, or self-build sector, a DualFlo Water Softener will save you money, keep appliances running efficiently and... View Article

How new builds are geared towards first-time buyers

There is no shortage of demand for new houses in the UK. These upgraded properties are a key part of the government’s drive to reduce the nation’s carbon footprint and to keep up with the country’s ever-expanding population.  First-time buyers... View Article

West Fraser encourages future carpenters

West Fraser is sponsoring the carpentry department at PETROC college in North Devon.   The department, which provides courses for those aged 16 right up to mature students, will be supported with donations of SterlingOSB Zero and CaberMDF.  The panels will... View Article