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Acoustic Control: Choosing the right windows to mitigate noise pollution

Wednesday, 20th November 2024

The government’s recently announced “brownfield first” approach to tackling the housing shortage could see as many as 11,500 new homes built each year in London alone.1 But with noise pollution a growing concern, particularly in urban areas, how can developers... View Article

Senior helps give Glasgow’s historic Meat Market a new lease of life

Wednesday, 20th November 2024

Aluminium fenestration solutions manufacturer Senior Architectural Systems has provided a trio of products as part of the creation of a new residential scheme located on the former derelict site of Glasgow’s Grade II listed Meat Market. The new affordable housing... View Article

Water efficiency needs greater focus on product performance to achieve goals in housebuilding

Wednesday, 20th November 2024

Regulations for critical water saving measures in new properties need to be simplified, and focus on clear labelling of product performance not individual consumption, according to a recent construction industry round table. The multi-disciplinary meeting including major housebuilders Vistry and... View Article

Don’t get caught out by Part L with PipeSnug

Wednesday, 20th November 2024

PipeSnug is the only AIRTIGHT all-in-one seal for pipes and boiler flues. Quicker, cheaper and cleaner than any other method The only all-in-one solution to meet Part L of the Building Regulations Professional-looking finish every time Creates an instant &... View Article

Swish Building Products unveils NatureClad, the next generation in wood effect cladding

Tuesday, 19th November 2024

Swish Building Products has unveiled the latest addition to its already extensive cladding range, NatureClad, a high-definition, wood effect PVC external cladding system. This new collection is available in Double Shiplap and Double Feather Edge profiles in board lengths of... View Article

West Fraser CaberDek can now weather the storm for longer

Tuesday, 19th November 2024

Already widely used across the construction industry to create floors, terraces and flat roofs which will withstand wet weather for up to seven weeks before being permanently protected, West Fraser‘s genuinely rugged CaberDek boards have now been granted BBA approval for a significantly... View Article

Competence, coordination & compliance

Tuesday, 19th November 2024

As the regulatory landscape continues to evolve for residential building duty holders on fire door safety, Karen Trigg of Allegion UK reviews the importance of competence and coordination in a more rigorous environment When fire safety fails, lives are put... View Article

First-Class First Homes: Pennyfarthing Homes Unveils Affordable Apartments in Dorset’s Countryside

Monday, 18th November 2024

Pennyfarthing Homes is pleased to announce the launch of an exceptional collection of new apartments at Oakwood Grove, available through the Government backed First Homes scheme now available through Dorset Council . With one- and two-bedroom apartments being released on the... View Article

Plans approved for 273 riverside apartments in new phase of Bellway London’s Harbour Village development in Northfleet

Monday, 18th November 2024

Plans for 273 new apartments in the third phase of the regeneration of the former Northfleet Cement Works have been approved by Ebbsfleet Development Corporation’s planning committee, subject to a planning agreement being finalised. Bellway London’s detailed planning application for... View Article

Western School site housing development moves a step closer

Friday, 15th November 2024

A major housing development in North East Lincolnshire at the former Western School site is a step closer, with the completion of the land agreement with top 10 UK housebuilder, Keepmoat. The housebuilder will regenerate the 22.9 acre brownfield site, which... View Article

Castle Green hands over affordable homes in Crewe to Torus

Friday, 15th November 2024

The first phase of new affordable homes in Crewe have been delivered under a deal between Castle Green Partnerships and Torus. It’s the latest milestone in a deal agreed between Torus and Castle Green Partnerships to deliver almost 600 affordable homes across... View Article

Building indoor air quality into dwellings from the ground up

Friday, 15th November 2024

On behalf of BEAMA Underfloor Heating Group, Ashley Cooper discusses how hydronic (water-based) underfloor heating can support the industry to build healthier indoor air quality into the very fabric of a home. Delivering homes which provide residents with good indoor... View Article

Amendment to NBHS to become law on 1st January 2025

Wednesday, 13th November 2024

An amendment to the NBHS will allow wood burning stoves to be installed in all new home and buildings across Scotland An amendment to the New Build Heat Standard (NBHS) was laid in Scottish Parliament on Friday 8th November that... View Article

Fast LVT Installations with Flex Pro

Wednesday, 13th November 2024

Flex Pro is the faster and easier way to install Moduleo® luxury vinyl floors. Flex Pro self-adhesive underlay makes it possible to achieve a floating installation for Moduleo® Pro dryback luxury vinyl floors. Cutting down on installation complexity, using Flex... View Article

AIM Fire Stop Blocks now tested for wider application

Wednesday, 13th November 2024

AIM – Acoustic & Insulation Manufacturing Fire Stop Blocks are now backed by test evidence covering a wider range of applications. Tested to the principles of BS EN 1366-4:2021, AIM’s Fire Stop Blocks also have IFC Certification Ltd third-party certification.... View Article

Beauflor Welcomes a New Era in Cushion Vinyl with Twilight

Wednesday, 13th November 2024

Beauflor has released its first cushion vinyl floor made from 100% bio-circular attributed PVC, reducing the CO2 emissions of production by 40% compared to its conventional vinyl flooring for residential applications. Unlike traditional PVC flooring made from fossil fuels, Beauflor’s... View Article

The Foxes Maltings a Grand Designs House with MVHR

Wednesday, 13th November 2024

Giuliano and Zara built their dream home in Lincolnshire in 2024. “We are building a malthouse-inspired modern home within the Lincolnshire Wolds – an area of outstanding natural beauty. We’re aiming to achieve a delicate balance of modern and characterful... View Article

First four-bed affordable homes launched at Dorchester Brewery as AJC Group completes first phase of £23m development

Tuesday, 12th November 2024

A major milestone for affordable housing in Dorchester has been achieved with the completion of Eldridge Street, the first phase of The Hops, a £23 million wholly affordable housing development in the heart of Dorchester. Developed in partnership between AJC... View Article