Commercial heating: collaborate to innovate

When it comes to modern, low carbon commercial heating system design, collaboration is the name of the game according to Richard Brown, Head of Specification at Ideal Heating Commercial In its Seventh Carbon Budget, published in February 2025, the Climate... View Article

AIM wall cavity barrier under zero compression

AIM – Acoustic & Insulation Manufacturing has demonstrated that its Wall Cavity Barrier (Red Edition) provides effective fire performance without compression in masonry construction. The new zero compression solution means AIM’s Wall Cavity Barrier (Red Edition) can be installed easily... View Article

Keeping in the warmth

A well-insulated loft hatch is more important now than ever before. Premier Loft ladders explain what to look for. An uninsulated home loses considerable heat through the roof. Insulating the loft/attic could therefore save hundreds of pounds in energy costs... View Article

L&Q completes award winning development in Lancashire

Leading housing association L&Q has officially completed the delivery of 248 new homes at​ D’Urton Grange, in Preston, with residents now moved into their new homes in the growing community.​ The milestone was marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with representatives from L&Q,​ Willmott... View Article

Rykneld Homes Managing Director announces retirement

Rykneld Homes Managing Director announces retirement Lorraine Shaw has been with the organisation since it was established in 2007 She leaves after 18 years at Rykneld Homes, 14 as Managing Director Niall Clark will take on MD role when Lorraine... View Article

New community-driven residential towers open in Shenzhen

The first tenants have moved into Grand Bayview Qianhai, a new building typology that is aimed specifically at professionals who have an intensive work-centred lifestyle. Designed by Foster + Partners, the two connected towers are arranged in a fan shape... View Article

Sun and weather protection for schoolchildren

School in London has its recreation area shaded by markilux awnings. Climate change means that weather protection, and sun protection in particular, is becoming increasingly important. And not just for private gardens, balconies and patios. Nurseries and schools are also... View Article