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Broadband: The 4th Utility?

|Date: 09 Nov 2017

Broadband: The 4th Utility?

PHPD speaks to Rich Robinson, MD at Grain, to find out more about the options when it comes to connecting ...

PHPD speaks to Rich Robinson, MD at Grain, to find out more about the options when it comes to connecting to the Internet. Q: Why don’t we have access to FTTP broadband more widely across the U ...

09 Nov 2017
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The UK’s downsizing boom

|Date: 03 Nov 2017

The UK’s downsizing boom

Managing Director of Millwood Designer Homes, John Elliott, looks at the current downsizing boom in Brita ...

Managing Director of Millwood Designer Homes, John Elliott, looks at the current downsizing boom in Britain and how ‘empty-nesters’ could provide a much-needed boost to the UK housing market. It has l ...

03 Nov 2017
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An expanding market for retirement homes

|Date: 01 Nov 2017

An expanding market for retirement homes

With growth in the market for retirement homes set to continue for some time, PHPD caught up with retirem ...

With growth in the market for retirement homes set to continue for some time, PHPD caught up with retirement housebuilder Renaissance Retirement at its latest development in Romsey to discover how its ...

01 Nov 2017
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Design flexibility and customisation for new homes

|Date: 31 Oct 2017

Design flexibility and customisation for new homes

Chris Tranter, Specification Product Manager at Bristan, discusses the options available for housebuilder ...

Chris Tranter, Specification Product Manager at Bristan, discusses the options available for housebuilders to make customisation easy for the buyer. For housebuilders, the need to create standout home ...

31 Oct 2017
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Bathroom design trends

|Date: 19 Sep 2017

Bathroom design trends

Alan Dodds, Managing Director at Roca UK looks at the current trends in bathroom design and what they mea ...

Alan Dodds, Managing Director at Roca UK looks at the current trends in bathroom design and what they mean for developers. ...

19 Sep 2017
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Unlocking the full potential of heating controls

|Date: 04 Sep 2017

Unlocking the full potential of heating controls

To unlock the full potential of heating controls housebuilders need to understand what is available beyon ...

To unlock the full potential of heating controls housebuilders need to understand what is available beyond basic compliance with legislation, says Nigel Sanger of JG Speedfit. ...

04 Sep 2017
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Are connected homes secure from hackers?

|Date: 30 Aug 2017

Are connected homes secure from hackers?

Cyber security has been in the news a great deal of late, but what impact will it have on our homes? Cost ...

Cyber security has been in the news a great deal of late, but what impact will it have on our homes? Costa Grigoras, Senior Engineer at Cyberhomes asks, are connected homes secure from hackers? ...

30 Aug 2017
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LED lighting for new homes

|Date: 25 Aug 2017

LED lighting for new homes

Why LED lighting is a must for new homes and some advice on how to make the most of it. ...

Why LED lighting is a must for new homes and some advice on how to make the most of it. ...

25 Aug 2017
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Control of moisture movement achieved using YBS insulation

|Date: 24 Aug 2017

Control of moisture movement achieved using YBS insulation

How a regional developer has used roof and wall membrane solutions from YBS Insulation to control moistur ...

How a regional developer has used roof and wall membrane solutions from YBS Insulation to control moisture movement and enhance thermal efficiency in a new timber frame development in Hertfordshire. ...

24 Aug 2017
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Offsite opportunities

|Date: 23 Aug 2017

Offsite opportunities

With demands for new homes showing no signs of abating Matthew Evans, Technical Manager at Kingspan TEK, ...

With demands for new homes showing no signs of abating Matthew Evans, Technical Manager at Kingspan TEK, looks into the opportunities presented by offsite construction. ...

23 Aug 2017
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