• Biometric Security

    A large construction site in Shetland is using a fingerprint scanning system to manage site security. ...

    A large construction site in Shetland is using a fingerprint scanning system to manage site security. ...

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  • Combating overheating with glazing

    Higher standards of air-tightness and thermal insulation has meant some modern homes have become vulnerab ...

    Higher standards of air-tightness and thermal insulation has meant some modern homes have become vulnerable to overheating. Phil Brown, European regulatory marketing manager at Pilkington, addresses t ...

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  • Cost-effective smart lighting

    PHPD discovers how housebuilders can create the ‘wow’ factor with cost-effective smart lighting and audio ...

    PHPD discovers how housebuilders can create the ‘wow’ factor with cost-effective smart lighting and audio controls. ...

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  • Domestic energy management technology – the new trend

    Martyn Berry, Director EMEA Service & Support at Enphase Energy, looks at the rise of domestic energy man ...

    Martyn Berry, Director EMEA Service & Support at Enphase Energy, looks at the rise of domestic energy management technologies and argues that it is the beginning of a long-term trend. ...

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  • Home automation solutions – the benefits

    Christian Schiemann, Product Marketing Manager for Wiring Accessories at ABB outlines how homes can be ma ...

    Christian Schiemann, Product Marketing Manager for Wiring Accessories at ABB outlines how homes can be made smarter and looks at the potential benefits of home automation solutions. ...

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  • Market analysis – Bristol

    In the first of a series of regional articles for PHPD, George Cardale, Director, Residential Development ...

    In the first of a series of regional articles for PHPD, George Cardale, Director, Residential Development Sales, at Savills looks at the market for residential development in Bristol. ...

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  • Ground source heat pump for flats

    Chris Davis, Commercial Director for Kensa Heat Pumps explores the district ground source heat pump solut ...

    Chris Davis, Commercial Director for Kensa Heat Pumps explores the district ground source heat pump solution for flats, apartments and small private housing developments. ...

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  • The best locations for the boiler

    The kitchen often seems the most obvious place to position a boiler, but with UK homes getting smaller, h ...

    The kitchen often seems the most obvious place to position a boiler, but with UK homes getting smaller, housebuilders are considering other options. Bill Jones, sales director at Potterton, offers som ...

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  • Ground source heat pump installation

    Chris Stammers, product marketing director for Dimplex, considers the technical considerations that house ...

    Chris Stammers, product marketing director for Dimplex, considers the technical considerations that housebuilders must make before planning a ground source heat pump installation. ...

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  • Sustainable heating solutions

    Renewables offer housebuilders and developers an efficient and sustainable solution to heating needs, esp ...

    Renewables offer housebuilders and developers an efficient and sustainable solution to heating needs, especially in off-gas locations. Anna Wakefield, Marketing and Corporate Communications Manager fo ...

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