Gleeson set to deliver 200 new homes at Brymbo

Housebuilder secures site for new homes as part of a wider regeneration initiative Brymbo Developments Ltd (“BDL”), a subsidiary of private development company Parkhill Group, has selected MJ Gleeson Plc (“Gleeson) as the preferred bidder on the next phase of... View Article

Horizontal vs vertical cladding

Lisa Grosse at Cedral discusses the benefits and design possibilities of horizontal and vertical cladding styles.  Did you know that you can fit weatherboards vertically as well as horizontally on your home’s exterior? The creative use of cladding can change... View Article

Nuaire launches new website in landmark 60th anniversary year

Indoor air quality and ventilation manufacturing specialist Nuaire has unveiled a brand-new website at www.nuaire.co.uk designed to make it easier for customers to access product information, technical resources and expert guidance across its extensive ventilation portfolio. Launched during Nuaire’s 60th anniversary year,... View Article

Introducing Poured Insulation

A RIBA CPD from energystore Covering the manufacture, installation and benefits of poured insulation as a replacement for more traditional methods. Its advantages in different situations, reduction in carbon, non combustibility and overall benefits when used in construction. For more... View Article

Designing with Financial Clarity CPD Masterclass Webinar | 21 July | 10:00 am

This CPD webinar, delivered by Tom McSherry from BuildStore Mortgage Services, explores the financial considerations that support successful self-build projects from concept through to completion. Most self-build projects involve complex funding requirements and ambitious design aspirations. Without clear financial planning at... View Article

Why grout selection matters on commercial projects

Nick Bratt, National Technical Sales Manager at tile adhesive and grout manufacturer Palace Chemicals explains that the specification of appropriate grouts is critical to the success of any commercial project. While tile specification is the main focus for architects and... View Article

TORMAX Concealed Automation for Historic Church Entrance

Two advanced iMotion 1401 underfloor door drives from TORMAX have been installed at the main entrance to All Saints Church, Bingley, automating new bespoke glass and timber swing doors crafted by Roy C Smith. Engineered for superior performance, the iMotion... View Article

Dandara wins approval for 252 home Bristol regeneration scheme

Independent housebuilder Dandara has secured reserved matters planning permission to build 252 new homes in Fishponds, representing a significant milestone for Bristol’s regeneration plans. The new neighbourhood will form part of Bristol City Council’s Atlas Place Masterplan for the Central... View Article

Northstone honoured at Cowgills North West Homebuilder Awards

Northstone has been recognised for five years of outstanding achievement after receiving the inaugural North West Homebuilder Five Year Excellence Award at the prestigious Cowgills North West Homebuilder Awards. Created specially to mark the fifth anniversary of the awards, the... View Article

PWS Launches New Total Order Rewards Programme

Leading kitchen and bedroom component distributor, PWS, has introduced a new customer incentive scheme called Total Order Rewards. The new ‘Total Order Rewards’ initiative encourages customers to consolidate purchases across multiple product categories, with additional discounts available based on overall... View Article

Explore 8 New Virtual Showroom Bathroom Displays!

We’ve updated the AKW Virtual Showroom to include eight brand-new bathrooms as well as an AKW Bidet display! If you’ve not yet had a tour, the Virtual Showroom is a digital space where you can browse a variety of AKW... View Article

Future focus- approaches to reach compliance of the FHS

With the timeline now firmly set for the introduction of the Future Homes Standard (FHS), developers across England are carefully considering the best approaches to consistently reach compliance. The standard is an update to Part L (2021) of the Building... View Article