BUILDING PRODUCT & PROJECT NEWS
Vent-Axia’s Lo-Carbon PoziDry Pro PIV Successfully Tackles Condensation and Mould in Test Home
Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has put its Lo-Carbon PoziDry ProTM Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) to the test in a real home environment. The PoziDry Pro was installed in a …
A Sustainable Statement
A new and innovative concept, Havwoods is proud to extend its product offering with the introduction of Foresso® – The Timber Terrazzo. Taking inspiration from the timeless Italian terrazzo concept, each …
New Doors for a New Age
With the world in turmoil, changing attitudes, social and economic upheaval everywhere, you could be forgiven for thinking that innovation within the interior doors market was likely to be on …
The ultimate in showering design
2021 Shower trends from Crosswater As we embark on a new year, interior trends indicate that homeowners are looking for more ways to be creative in their bathroom. As the …
Domus Ventilation MVHR System Specified for Extensive Office-to-Apartment Conversion
Domus Ventilation’s HRX-aQ Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) systems and Domus ducting are being installed into the striking No. 1 Thames Valley apartment complex in Bracknell, Berkshire. This extensive development sees …
Into the woods
Laagen Cabin – Where design meets nature Surrounded by uninterrupted Norwegian cultural landscape, Laagen is a secluded, exceptionally designed getaway. Situated just an hour outside of Oslo next to the …
City Centre Strategies
Various studies have shown that the numbers of workers moving away from our cities has been increasing year on year. In 2019 for every nine adults moving into London for …
The Benefits of Rainwater Harvesting
With continual and rapid changes to our climate, the gradual increase in global temperatures and our ever exploding population, many countries across the world continue to experience a lack of …
Historic post office redevelopment starts on site
THE TRANSFORMATION of Bury St Edmunds’ former post office has now begun as part of a council’s investment in the future of its high street. The £8.4 million redevelopment project at 17-18 Cornhill will completely demolish the …
VitrA Publishes Fourth Design Update: The Wellness Issue
VitrA Bathrooms has published its fourth Design Update Magazine. Focusing on Wellness, VitrA invited a number of high-profile designers and architects to contribute to this increasingly influential design-led publication. These …
Why Covid has made us rethink whether our homes are fit for purpose
Before the Covid pandemic struck, many of us had a fairly well established and well-rehearsed daily routine. We generally knew when we’d be at home and what we’d be doing …
Flood resilient developments approved in York’s Castle Gateway
Plans for the regeneration of York’s historic Castle Gateway area have taken a major step forwards following the City of York Council’s decisions to grant full planning consent for two …
UKGBC shines light on local leadership on zero carbon homes
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has published two resources designed to support local authorities in tackling the climate emergency, by driving up the sustainability of new homes. The New …
Aluminium: Helping the construction industry go full circle
Endurawood explores how aluminium can improve building project sustainability As the built environment accounts for around 40 per cent of national energy use, and construction materials are responsible for 20 …
Vent-Axia’s MVHR Provides Excellent Indoor Air Quality in Self-Build Smart Home Project
Leading ventilation expert Vent-Axia, has supplied a Lo-Carbon Sentinel Kinetic High Flow Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) unit to a 3,000sq ft. self-build smart home in County Down, Northern …
Can modular construction rebuild the UK’s high streets?
Why town planners should use modular construction for Towns Fund projects In September 2020, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Robert Jenrick, announced the first part of …
JPG Completes Major Logistics Project At Goole 36
JPG Group has successfully completed engineering consultancy works for logistics developer Tritax Symmetry to deliver the first phase of a major new development at Goole 36 Enterprise Zone. The …
Esh Construction Completes £11m Affordable Housing Projects in Yorkshire
Esh Construction has worked in partnership with Yorkshire Housing to deliver more than 80 affordable homes across two developments totalling £11.4 million in Yorkshire. The first to complete was Bodmin …
MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEMS: Where Not to Cut Costs
By Paul Williams, Domus Ventilation Product Manager Prior to a revision of Building Regulations in 2010, ventilation was not high on the list of priorities in the house building sector. …
Green goes mainstream: 2020 saw strong growth in UKGBC membership
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today announced that, since January 2020, UKGBC membership has grown by 16%, and in the first week of 2021, the number of member …
DLA completes £21M community project in Hackney
DLA Architecture has completed and handed over a significant new collection of buildings comprising community space and housing in Hackney. The £21 million project was an enabling development between developer, …
National Ventilation adds new MEV to its popular whole house ventilation range
National Ventilation, a leading UK-based ventilation manufacturer and supplier, has expanded its popular range of whole house ventilation systems with the addition of a new energy efficient Mechanical Extract Ventilation …
New Carrbridge homes benefit from renewable Ecodan heat pumps
One of Scotland’s leading house builders has just received planning permission for Phase Two of the Woodland development, in the picturesque village of Carrbridge – an exciting community in the …
Nature and Hygiene Big for 2021 Bathscaping!
It might sound like a particularly gruesome illness, but Biophilia is predicted to be big in bathrooms for 2021. Biophilia is the integration and inclusion of nature as a focal …
Future Perfect Ventilation
As the drive towards carbon neutrality continues to push forward, the Government’s Future Homes Standard is set to further increase the energy efficiency requirements for new homes. The Standard, due …
Getting acoustic insulation right in Material Change of Use
We’re seeing boom times for building conversions, especially when it comes to creating new apartments in existing non-domestic buildings. Not surprising when you consider how the reduced demand for traditional …
Euramax welcomes calls for 75,000 modular homes per year
Modular construction needs to be at the heart of the Government’s housing strategy A report compiled by the Government’s modern methods of construction (MMC) champion Mark Farmer and Mike De’Ath …
Introduce captivating colour into the bathroom
For homeowners looking to infuse a luxurious splash of colour into their bathroom scheme, industry experts Crosswater have ingeniously crafted an extensive portfolio of coloured solutions to perfectly complement modern …
Small scale dining with Juliettes Interiors
With entertaining set to be on a small scale throughout the winter months ahead, look no further than the exquisite dining sets available from internationally renowned, luxury homeware specialist, Juliettes …
Estonia’s Harmet manufactures prefabricated housing modules at speed
Harmet is an Estonian offsite construction company that was founded in 1992 and employs some 800 people across five factories in Estonia and Finland. Harmet’s main products are wooden modular …
Pandemic sparks new-found love of woodworking
All the extra time spent at home during the coronavirus pandemic has prompted us to do up our homes like never before. Olle Berg, Setra’s EVP Market and Business Development, …
New ‘learning centre of excellence’ – Entrance Systems Alliance (ESA) – launched by DHF and ADSA
A new organisation offering NVQ (National Vocational) qualifications to the door and gate industries has been launched by two of the sector’s most revered trade associations. Door and Hardware Federation …
Adapting to the outdoor economy? Don’t set yourself up for a fall!
With the COVID-19 pandemic leading many of us to rethink our relationship with outdoor spaces, the value of outdoor space on any public or commercial premises is probably greater than …
Urban Adaptation Architects’ Competition – Flexibility with modular wood construction
Buildings are static. They serve the purpose they have been designed for. But when cities grow and the needs of the community change, this becomes a problem. Modular construction with …
Mitsubishi Electric renews partnership with Special Olympics GB
Mitsubishi Electric has renewed their partnership with Special Olympics GB for a further two years with immediate effect with both organisations committed to building upon the existing mutually beneficial relationship …
Manrose Launches New Digital Channels
Manrose, a leading British ventilation manufacturer, has recently launched two new digital channels to make it even easier for customers to access product information they need, while keeping pace with …
Stepnell hits major milestones on three southern school schemes
AWARD-WINNING construction partner Stepnell has made significant progress with three of its education projects in the southern region – Gordon’s School, Canford School and The Woodroffe School. The projects, which all include …
Vent-Axia Publishes Essential COVID-19 Ventilation Guidance
Leading ventilation expert Vent-Axia has launched guidance on how ventilation can help in the fight against COVID-19. The British manufacturer has been involved in the national response against COVID-19 since …
Houses for the future
Constructing sustainable and durable residential buildings In a survey by Home Quality Mark, over two thirds of respondents said sustainable features are important in a prospective property. For a home to …
NFB Arms the Construction Industry with the Tools to Decarbonise
The National Federation of Builders’ (NFB) Major Contractors Group (MCG) is arming the construction industry with practical tools for main contractors to start or accelerate their journey towards achieving net …