Wichelstowe development achieves new milestone

Barratt Homes and Swindon Borough Council are celebrating another milestone with the launch of the new timber framed show homes at Wichel Fields, part of the Wichelstowe development off Mill Lane, Swindon. The flagship Wichelstowe development is being built by... View Article

Terra sells land with planning permission for new homes

Land specialist Terra has completed on the sale of a 39-acre (15.85Ha) site in Hawkesbury, Warwickshire, to housebuilder Tilia Homes having secured outline planning permission for 176 new homes in August. The parcel of land represents the second phase of... View Article

How is a Green Laser Level Used?

Among the more practical and interesting tools to enter the market over the past few decades has been the green laser level. Acting as a supplement, and occasionally a replacement, for the traditional bubble-based spirit level, it’s helped to make... View Article

A viable sustainable alternative

There are multiple considerations when comparing polymer and aluminium windows, especially when it comes to sustainability, performance, and design flexibility. Here, Steve Tonkiss of REHAU addresses the debate head-on. As we approach government decarbonisation targets for 2030 and 2050, and... View Article

A panel discussion

With the market for wall panels growing, Lidia Cetrangolo of Multipanel explains why wall panels can be the sustainable option for bathrooms. Wall panels have been around for decades, traditionally used as an alternative to tiles in bathrooms. Thanks to... View Article

Radiating ‘carbon intensity’ benefits

Joanna Crown of WMS Underfloor Heating assesses the ‘carbon intensity’ of underfloor heating versus traditional radiator systems and explains why radiant technology ticks the boxes when it comes to embodied carbon reduction. There are many factors to consider when assessing... View Article

Homes UK 2022 is better than ever

Hailed by organisers as an “unmissable event for developers and sustainability professionals,” Homes UK returns on the 23-24 November 2022 to the ExCel in London Now in its eleventh year, Homes UK is claimed to be the largest free-to-attend conference... View Article

Fenix®; the high-tech material from Keller Kitchens

Dutch manufacturer, Keller has added the hi-tech material, Fenix®, to the range for 2022. Available initially in black and white, Fenix® is used for door fronts and panels, thanks to the special technology built into this material, the super-matt finish is soft to the touch,... View Article

Cora – the new name in excellent homes

Expert housebuilder Barwood Homes has announced its new name and brand – Cora. The company, based in Northamptonshire, has been delivering homes across the Midlands since it formed in 2010. However, as the company looks to the future, it wanted... View Article

Garador Supports Yeovil Hospital’s Obstacle Event

Britain’s leading garage door manufacturer Garador supports lots of charities, but last month the company was involved in their most colourful fundraising event yet! Garador sponsored the powder paint section of Yeovil Hospital Charity’s Fun obstacle race. The event was... View Article

Parkside Becomes Carbon Balanced

Trusted tile specification company, Parkside, has become a Carbon Balanced business. Continuing its pledge to lead the environmental agenda in material specification, Parkside has worked with World Land Trust to identify the carbon emissions of its operations and offset against... View Article