The December/January issue of Housebuilder & Developer includes our regular ‘product round-ups’ which, as always, showcase the latest exciting and innovative products available.

Features in this issue include:

• SUFFRAGETTE CITY
  Roseanne Field reports on how a development in Tower Hamlets creates a new neighbourhood on the site of a famous Suffragette speech. See page 26…
• ROUND TABLE REVIEW
  Reporting on a Building Insights LIVE sponsored round table which looked at the hot topic of secondary heating solutions. See page 30…
• BUILDING FABRIC | WHY RENDER IS THE RIGHT CHOICE NOW
  Jason Nicholson of K Rend explores the way that modern render systems are helping developers reduce build times and project costs whilst ensuring consistently high standards. See page 41…
• FINANCE & INSURANCE | TACKLING TRANSFERS OF ROADS & SEWERS
  Alex Cocklin at RS Bonds Surety looks at the complex contractual issues around transferring responsibility for roads and sewers, explaining why securing the required ‘Bonds’ can be challenging in today’s market. See page 45…
• HEATING, VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING | A SMART REVOLUTION
  Neil Budd from IMI Heatmiser explains how smart technology is now an integral component of achieving comfort at home for occupants. See page 49...
• MODERN METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION | BUILDING A SAFER FUTURE
  As the industry enters a new era of rigour in building safety, Ben Towe from the Light Steel Frame Association (LSFA) explores how light steel frame construction can help meet the UK’s housing challenges. See page 55…
• SAFETY & SECURITY | EVOLVING FIRE RISKS
  Helen Hewitt of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) discusses the need for an increased focus on fire door safety, in the face of new risks on schemes – including e-bikes. See page 57…

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