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The National Insulation Association explains how it’s adapting its approach to suit changes in the construction industry The National Insulation Association (NIA) is a leading trade body in the insulation industry representing manufacturers, system providers and installers of cavity wall... View Article

A top-end residential property deserves a visually striking and efficient fire or stove at its heart, but where do you start in the quest to specify the right model? Stovax’s Matt Beckenham talks to Housebuilder & Developer about how best... View Article

Chris Harvey, product manager at Stelrad Radiators, discusses the extensive range of radiators available today Specifiers for new homes spend a serious amount of time investigating the options available to them, determined to recommend the best and most energy efficient... View Article

With rising house prices and many struggling to get on the property ladder, the National House Building Council (NHBC) has seen an increase in family generations combining their assets to buy a family home together. Fergus Pickard, product development director... View Article

Milena Cox, marketing manager at Farmiloes, explains what housebuilders should consider when planning the bathroom Whatever the house price point, the bathroom continues to be a key selling point. In the affordable/first time buyer housing sector, housebuilders face the inevitable... View Article

Architectural engineering elegance and intelligent design integrates into its surrounding environment transforming architecture into art. Every piece of architecture should be as unique as the person who initially designed it. The ability to take an initial concept and nurture this... View Article

When it comes to the specification of building products, striking the right balance between cost effectiveness and aesthetic appeal has never been easy. In plumbing and drainage systems, cast-iron has been an integral element of the architectural landscape for over... View Article

Neil Perdell, national technical manager at Aico Ltd., looks at why specifying a quality smoke alarm isn’t enough to meet your Duty of Care. When it comes to domestic fire safety, alarm installation training is essential If you work in... View Article

While Britain is warming to the benefits of traditional wood burning stoves, Phil Lowe, head of sales and marketing at Specflue – a leading supplier of renewable heat products – explains how air pellet stoves can offer an efficient alternative... View Article

The launch of the domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) in April 2014 has seen an increase in consumers becoming aware of the benefits of making their homes more energy efficient. Andy Coy, product manager for underfloor heating at Polypipe, takes... View Article

Stephen Smith, market development manager at Knauf Insulation, discusses the recent Part L changes in England and Wales and how developers can easily comply with a flexible recipe approach The amended Part L of the Building Regulations has finally come... View Article

To create more space in a tight plot of land, the once-popular basement could be the solution, as Delta Membrane Systems’ Director Brian Davison explains If there is a single criticism that makes a regular appearance when talking about new... View Article

Peter Kelsey, managing director of one of the UK’s largest flooring contractors Designer Contracts, looks at current flooring trends and why both housebuilders and buyers have never had so much choice As one of the UK’s most sensitive economic indicators,... View Article