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Condensation: a topic that needs airing

|Date: 20 Feb 2023

Condensation: a topic that needs airing

Callum Anderson, technical advisor at the A. Proctor Group, discusses the risks of condensation in pitche ...

Callum Anderson, technical advisor at the A. Proctor Group, discusses the risks of condensation in pitched roof constructions, and how best to avoid or minimise them. Pitched roof construction can be ...

20 Feb 2023
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Marshalls | Design for the dark

|Date: 17 Feb 2023

Marshalls | Design for the dark

Architects and designers are being urged to consider a set of key design principles so people feel – and ...

Architects and designers are being urged to consider a set of key design principles so people feel – and are – safe in shared spaces such as housing developments. Johanna Elvidge, head of design at Ma ...

17 Feb 2023
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Building Fabric | Weather the storm

|Date: 05 Jan 2023

Building Fabric | Weather the storm

Chris Meek, Specification Manager at Saint-Gobain Weber, explains which external finishes can help addres ...

Chris Meek, Specification Manager at Saint-Gobain Weber, explains which external finishes can help address the issues presented in different environments, as well as sharing some of his tips for worki ...

05 Jan 2023
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Special Report | Mechanical ventilation

|Date: 04 Jan 2023

Special Report | Mechanical ventilation

Mechanical heat recovery ventilation (MHRV) systems can play a significant role in supporting occupant we ...

Mechanical heat recovery ventilation (MHRV) systems can play a significant role in supporting occupant well-being, meeting sustainable building regulations, and alleviating the pressure on end-users f ...

04 Jan 2023
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First impressions – Hyundai’s new mini excavators

|Date: 03 Jan 2023

First impressions – Hyundai’s new mini excavators

Hyundai Construction Equipment has unveiled a new line-up of mini excavators. A popular and versatile mac ...

Hyundai Construction Equipment has unveiled a new line-up of mini excavators. A popular and versatile machine capable of performing a variety of tasks, mini excavators will be a familiar sight on buil ...

03 Jan 2023
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Structural Timber and the drive for Net Zero

|Date: 16 Dec 2022

Structural Timber and the drive for Net Zero

Andrew Orriss at the Structural Timber Association takes an in-depth look at the role of structural timbe ...

Andrew Orriss at the Structural Timber Association takes an in-depth look at the role of structural timber systems in housebuilding and how they can help achieve faster build times, lower embodied car ...

16 Dec 2022
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The Inside View | Interior design trends in 2023

|Date: 15 Dec 2022

The Inside View | Interior design trends in 2023

When it comes to first impressions, a show home or complex should have instant impact and leave a memorab ...

When it comes to first impressions, a show home or complex should have instant impact and leave a memorable imprint on potential homeowners. So what trends can we expect to see in 2023? Steve Hird, Di ...

15 Dec 2022
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Origin | Invest in the energy efficiency of homes

|Date: 14 Dec 2022

Origin | Invest in the energy efficiency of homes

Properties that offer protection from inflating energy prices will save homeowners money in the long term ...

Properties that offer protection from inflating energy prices will save homeowners money in the long term, while improved temperature control will create more comfortable spaces in which to live. Vict ...

14 Dec 2022
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Hansgrohe | Appeal across generations

|Date: 13 Dec 2022

Hansgrohe | Appeal across generations

The bathroom has long been a key room that can win buyers over in a property. As an upshot of the pandemi ...

The bathroom has long been a key room that can win buyers over in a property. As an upshot of the pandemic, difficulties in saving for deposits and pooling funds available for a property, more homeown ...

13 Dec 2022
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Compact bathrooms: a careful consideration

|Date: 12 Dec 2022

Compact bathrooms: a careful consideration

Ideal Standard outlines how the latest solutions and clever designs can help developers deliver compact b ...

Ideal Standard outlines how the latest solutions and clever designs can help developers deliver compact bathrooms. The footprint of the modern home is constantly evolving, with many spaces, including ...

12 Dec 2022
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