1 in 10 fireplace users at risk of a chimney fire

New UK research reveals that nearly one in ten fireplace users leave it years before sweeping their chimneys putting their homes at risk of catching fire. One owner said, “I’m not sure how often I should have it done.” The... View Article

Raising the standard?

Jonathan Ducker of Kingspan Insulation GB, discusses the shortcomings of the Future Homes Standard, and why a more ambitious approach is needed for the building fabric in particular to create ‘net zero ready’ homes. At the end of 2023, the... View Article

Offsite timber systems are on the menu

The Structural Timber Association talks through timber-based offsite technology and how it can provide self-builders with the ultimate solution in terms of accuracy, control and cost-effectiveness Any structural method created in a factory away from the building site comes under... View Article

Dundee FC Stadium Design: Video + Images release

Dundee Football Club has released a video – created by the project’s architect, Holmes Miller – that brings to life its proposed new stadium at Camperdown, Dundee. Holmes Miller has been working with the Club, LJRH, and wider team of... View Article

Navigating the world of wastewater

Sequencing Batch Reactor technology should be the way forward for wastewater management, says David Stagg of Graf UK The world of wastewater treatment has become a dynamic, complex, and challenging one. Nutrient neutrality that requires reductions in nitrates and phosphates,... View Article

Why Floor Coverings Matter

Agustina Memoli of Uplyfted discusses the importance of floor coverings in Social Housing and asks can a home be a decent one without floor coverings? Day in and day out we observe how floor coverings play a pivotal role in... View Article

An airtight case for MVHR in new homes

Ruth MacEachern of EnviroVent explains why mechanical ventilation with heat recovery systems are the key to improving energy efficiency in modern homes. Housebuilders are building to ever more stringent Building Regulations requirements for airtightness, however to ensure an energy efficient... View Article

Having the vision

Alissa and David Talbot transformed their cramped London maisonette into a beautiful and practical home to house their growing family TEXT Alexandra Pratt IMAGES Joe Whitmore/Carta Nova It was the summer of 2021 and Alissa and David were living in... View Article

Savvy with SuDS

Samantha Hursey of Meadfleet Open Space Management discusses the practicalities of maintaining SuDS and how they can bring amenity to new housing developments. Sustainable Drainage Systems or SuDS, not only play a key role on residential developments in mitigating the... View Article

Bargate Homes Submit Plans for Old Bedhampton Housing

Detailed plans for a proposed new housing development in the scenic Hampshire suburb of Old Bedhampton have been submitted to Havant Borough Council by Bargate Homes. The reserved matters application sets out design details for 43 new homes adjacent to... View Article

Over 5,000 Raven homes now rated EPC ‘C’ or better

Raven Housing Trust is proud to announce a significant step forward in its  commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency, having successfully upgraded  more than 5,000 homes (88% of its total portfolio) to achieve an Energy Performance  Certificate (EPC) rating of... View Article

Wavensmere Homes submits plans for £150m development

Wavensmere Homes has submitted a full planning application to City of Wolverhampton Council for the proposed £150m residential-led Canalside South development. The 17.5-acre former industrial site is located within the city centre – moments from the transport interchange – and... View Article

More brands, more stands, more fun

27-29th September Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre Screwfix LIVE, the “omnichannel” retailer’s flagship event dedicated to trade and DIY enthusiasts, is coming back to Farnborough in September. The free-to-enter show is returning to Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre... View Article

Stepping up to Support Older Residents

Peter Wingrave of AAT GB Ltd asks, is it time for a step change in the way we approach dealing with the crisis in our housing market? The biggest sector of growth is that of elderly tenants. Indeed, according to... View Article

Arle court transport hub opens in Cheltenham

The second phase of the new Arle Court Transport Hub, a state-of-the-art park and ride facility in Cheltenham, has been completed. The site now hosts a brand-new, multi-storey car park and bus terminal, which opened to the public on 29... View Article