Our home designs are an identifying aspect of our nation’s culture. Wood panelling, bay windows, and stone bricks are instantly recognisable as a product of British construction when compared to …
What are glass box extensions, why should I consider one and how good are they? Adding space to the home will typically take the form of a traditional bricks and …
There is so much more to large windows and doors than excellent visual appeal. They also play a vital role in helping us live a happier, healthier, more productive and …
Bring chic, earthy neutrals into your home inspired by runway looks of the season. Warm, spicy tones take centre stage, layered over timeless neutrals to amp up this fashionable style. …
Article by TTF CEO David Hopkins The problems of the 21st century are deeply interconnected, particularly when it comes to building for climate change. Key to achieving net zero in …
Andy Swift, sales & operations manager – UK & ROI at ISO Chemie, considers how current foam tape sealants secure a decorative finish for doors and windows and better energy …
John Miles – Group Business Development Director at Assent Building Control At the tail end of 2019, the UK government announced its drive towards zero carbon buildings as part of …
Authored by Matt Manteit, International Sales Manager at Neschen Coating GmbH. As an industry, we have been discussing the hazards of PVC for more than 15 years and whilst steps have …
COVID-19 has caused, and continues to cause, extraordinary levels of disruption to the real estate sector and the insurance market that serves it with property owners struggling to manage and …
The last 16 months have proved extremely challenging with the COVID-19 pandemic. Maintaining good indoor air quality (IAQ) and reducing COVID spread are essential indoors where transmission rates are far …
Market research conducted by building supply specialist Insulation4Less has revealed that searches for ‘Loft Conversions’ rose by a staggering 164% between May/June and searches for ‘Loft Conversion Ideas’ jumped by …
Bespoke kitchens are on the rise, with many homeowners looking for stylish spaces with instant wow-factor that not only work for cooking but also entertaining guests. The benefit to bespoke …
Building prefabricated modules off-site can speed up the construction process by as much as 50 per cent and cut costs by up to 20 per cent, according to a 2019 …
There’s a huge variety of choice in the conservation rooflight market and selecting the right product can be confusing. Paul Trace from Stella Rooflight offers some advice on things to …
Well-being is as we know inextricably linked with our surrounding environment and it is proven that natural landscapes have a positive effect on our mental health. It is for this …
In the shadow of Covid our city planners and urban landscapers will be looking to re-design our town and cities.. The high street has typically operated both as a social …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
There’s no denying that things are becoming a bit chilly. Wintery weather and the pandemic are both causing us to spend an increasing time at home – making it more …
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has published new guidance, Unlocking the Delivery of Net Zero Carbon Buildings, which examines how current barriers to the delivery of net zero carbon …
At Metal & Glass we know how important it is for you to get the rainwater system right on your property. They are an essential part of your roofing system and …
Paul Trace from Stella Rooflight discusses the importance of well-lit spaces while the nation works from home. Chances are that over the last few months you’ve found yourself trying to …
London firm Urbanist Architecture sees 65 per cent increase in demand for homes in rural areas due to pandemic. Multidisciplinary architecture and planning firm Urbanist Architecture has reported a surge in enquiries …
Our high streets and town centres are a focal point for our culture, communities and our everyday economy. Our marketplaces are for living and working. In the wake of the …
Vent-Axia has welcomed the launch of the Government’s new public information campaign which highlights how ventilating indoor spaces can reduce the risk of coronavirus infection by over 70%. As part …
New automatic planning permission could increase self-built homes In Austria, 80 per cent of homes are self-built, whereas the number in the UK barely exceeds ten per cent. However, with …
As we collectively begin to map our recovery from the Covid-19 crisis, the ways the UK will achieve the target of net-zero carbon by 2050 is coming into sharper focus. …
Considering the environmental impact of a new building Inspired by the Italian novel The Baron in the Trees, Bosco Verticale — or Vertical Forrest in English — are two tower …
The acoustic standards set out in the building regulations of all the UK nations go nowhere near far enough to ensure we build homes that owners and tenants will love. …
