A carbon zero future starts with battery storage

Anthony Ottway is the founder and MD of GL. For over 20 years GL has supplied lighting and electrical products to housebuilders and now delivers on all-electric sustainable solutions. The housebuilding industry is having to adjust to some of its... View Article

Show Preview: The home front

27 – 29 JUNE MANCHESTER CENTRAL Throughout the UK, the housing sector is facing unprecedented challenges. From uncertainty in government funding, incoming new regulations, and the pressing need for more homes, to the equally pressing need to maintain and improve... View Article

Fencing solutions that will stand the test of time

All property developments require a fencing solution that is attractive, durable and low maintenance. Here, John Abernethie of Birkdale looks at why it’s time to switch from traditional to more modern options. When specifying a fencing system, certain characteristics should... View Article

Manage moisture & avoid floor failure

Excess subfloor moisture causes floor failure and costly delays to projects. Stephen Boulton of F Ball & Co provides some crucial advice for developers to help them guard against the problem when installing floorcoverings. Unchecked subfloor moisture, whether residual construction... View Article

Futureproof your foundations

The NHBC’s Richard Smith shares some of the key learnings from its latest report, which looks at how to futureproof foundations against climate change. The NHBC Foundation is committed to providing high quality research and practical guidance to support the... View Article

Social rent: In terminal decline

Patrick Mooney, housing consultant and news editor of Housing, Management & Maintenance magazine says supply of homes for social rent appears to be in terminal decline – at a time when they are needed the most By some strange irony, at... View Article

Keep your water system safe

With Flow Through Vessels & Mixcal Careflo Plus® TMV Visit altecnic.co.uk for more information How does a Flow Through Expansion Vessel Work? In this blog, we explore in detail the role of a flow through expansion vessel and its role... View Article

Which home improvements add value to your property?

Are you planning some much-needed home improvements? As well as enhancing your quality of life, the right changes could add significant value to your property. While it’s hard to say where house prices are heading now the rapid growth of... View Article

Show Preview: Showing how to build with stone

6 – 8 June ExCeL, London Many homeowners dream of including natural stone somewhere in the home. Whether it is limestone floors, granite worktops, marble in the bathroom, a sandstone patio or a slate roof, the chances are there will... View Article

Snickers Workwear Hoodies – built for comfort

 Along with the Work Trousers range, these Hoodies and Sweatshirts are probably the most popular products among Snickers Workwear users. Designed specifically for professional craftsmen and women, they’re built for durability and comfort. The ‘full zip’ or ‘overhead’ styles are... View Article

Show Preview: UK Construction Week comes back to london

2 – 4 May ExCeL, London A host of famous faces, interactive demos, new features and ground-breaking products await visitors to the UK’s largest event for the built environment, UK Construction Week (UKCW), which makes a welcome return to London’s ExCeL... View Article

Protecting and Optimising Heat Pump Installations

Barry Fentem, Specification Divisional Manager at Altecnic, explores which two components can be installed to optimise and protect heat pumps. The government has set out its ambition to support the growth of the heat pump market to around 600,000 installations... View Article

What are the safest areas to live in the UK?

Around one in five households are privately rented in the UK, so the demand for rented properties remains high. Searching for the right place to live can be stressful and can often be an exhaustive undertaking. There are so many... View Article