The big one is back

The Birmingham edition of UK Construction Week – claimed to be the UK’s “largest event for the built environment” – returns to Birmingham’s NEC from 4-6 October 2022. UKCW Birmingham will “celebrate culture change in construction” with three days of... View Article

Steps towards safety

Kevin Underwood of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) discusses the key components for construction of safe staircases,, and the regulatory background. For many homes, a staircase not only provides a functional role, it’s also a central feature of a property. ... View Article

DESIGNER CONTRACTS ‘TEAM MASSIVE’ SMASHES THREE PEAKS CHALLENGE

Eight employees from Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, have successfully completed the gruelling Three Peaks Challenge in North Yorkshire raising an incredible £5,490 for charity! ‘Team Massive’ took on the peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, in 11... View Article

Major new Colindale regeneration scheme gets the green light

Planning permission has been granted for the ambitious regeneration of the Douglas Bader Park estate in Colindale. Award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group together with leading housing provider Home Group, will deliver the transformation of this 1970’s estate to provide over... View Article

The race for space

Kevin Gamble of Saint-Gobain Weber explains how steel frame construction with external wall insulation (EWI) can help to increase not only thermal efficiency but internal area when building new homes and extensions. The shortage of skilled tradespeople to build homes... View Article

Local solutions for low-carbon heating

Steve Richmond from Rehau Building Solutions looks at the key considerations when commissioning a district heating network – an key option to consider in the race to reduce carbon in residential developments. Though the UK’s green transition will likely be... View Article

What to Know Before Constructing Your Own Shed

An excellent way to add more value and storage space to your property without having to invest in costly renovation work is by building a shed yourself. Whether you’re looking for a place to put your household tools, garden supplies,... View Article

CaberFloor P5 for creak-free flooring

CaberFloor P5, from timber panel specialist West Fraser, trading as Norbord, is the UK’s most popular moisture resistant flooring panel of its type. It is a high-performance particleboard being widely specified due to its stability, durability and ease of installation... View Article

Shoring up Folkestone

As part of the wider regeneration of Folkestone, over 80 homes are being constructed on the site of a former car park on the town’s historic beachfront. Ella Brocklebank and Chris Page of contractor Jenner explain to Jack Wooler how... View Article

The new housing secretary’s Catch 22

Patrick Mooney, housing consultant and news editor of Housing, Management & Maintenance magazine, discusses the Government’s ‘transitioning’ housing policies. The Government has sensibly accepted that its long-standing commitment to build 300,000 new homes each year by the mid 2020s is... View Article

How is CaberFloor made?

In a short video launched by West Fraser, trading as Norbord, the panel product specialist demonstrates how its sturdy CaberFloor is made at the huge Cowie facility near Stirling, Scotland. The video is available on West Fraser’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yfo8ZyfBRg... View Article

Change to the decentralised line

LISTEN HERE 🔊 With design and installation of ventilation systems increasingly essential for both new builds and renovations, Richard Poole of Siegenia looks at how decentralised systems can offer an important way around trickle vents. As we produce more tightly... View Article

J3 places insurance on £24m AMA Homes resi project

J3 Advisory was instructed by AMA homes to place structural warranty insurance on its £24m Belford Road scheme in Edinburgh. The insurance will provide cover for any damage as a result of defective design, workmanship, or materials after practical completion. AMA has... View Article