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From PJ Farr, Managing Director, UK Connect There is no doubt Coronavirus has had a huge impact on the UK housebuilding industry. Its aftermath will see the whole sector radically change the way it does business. From re-evaluating health and... View Article

Fire Safety has and always will be a well-documented subject, with various experts and regulatory bodies sharing key insights that save lives. Despite this, practical knowledge can sometimes be overshadowed by false information and myth. Karen Trigg of Allegion UK... View Article

From Sean O’Sullivan, Managing Director of the Platform Lift Company The NHS estimates there are 1.2m wheelchair users in the UK, the charity Scope claims there are 14.1 million disabled people in the UK and yet 93% of homes in... View Article

In a world where we’re all trying to ‘do our bit for the environment’ choosing the right heat source for a property can be tricky. The issue can be made even more confusing when your new build or development is... View Article

Life Less Ordinary to deliver over 70 new homes for first time buyers in London and Surrey Boutique developer Life Less Ordinary continues to grow its development portfolio with the acquisition of two new sites, with a combined GDV of... View Article

Figures from the Health and Safety Executive reveal roofers account for 24% of work-related deaths in the construction industry. Working at height can be a perilous activity, particularly for the operators making lengthy modifications to products which could have been... View Article

As previously closed construction sites continue to gather momentum across the UK, housing developers and contractors will be looking for intelligent ways to recoup time and money after months of delay due to the coronavirus pandemic. Craig Andrews, Engineering Manager... View Article

Though the construction industry is now back on site, Covid-19 has not left it unscarred. AO.com managing director Anthony Sant speaks to netMAGmedia’s Jack Wooler on how the virus has brought supply to the fore, and what the company has... View Article

There is little question that homebuyers place a premium on living space when choosing a property. The challenge for developers is how to deliver this whilst keeping the overall footprint of each unit as compact as possible. One solution is... View Article

Comment from Dave Mayer, Sales and Marketing Director of Reginox UK   SINKS Materials The choice of sink materials has made significant progression over recent years.  Granites are more interesting than ever before with creative designs and colours that are... View Article

Unwanted noise is not only a nuisance, but it can have a real impact on our stress levels, wellbeing and overall quality of life. Here, Jason Pethard, Head of Key Accounts at Forbo Flooring Systems, discusses why the specification of... View Article

From Erika Taylor, a director of RSK, an engineering and environmental consultancy The early shutdown of construction sites across the country saw the housebuilding sector suffer more than many other industries. Unsurprisingly, housebuilders and developers welcomed the first steps out... View Article

Tom Fowkes, VELFAC Housebuilding Business Manager For many housebuilders, generous glazing is considered an easy route to market differentiation with extra-large windows and impressive glazed screens used to boost curb appeal and deliver light filled interiors. Improved window performance has... View Article