In transit – decorative casings for transport projects

High passenger traffic volumes place specific demands on column casings and wall linings, as they must withstand scuffs and damage while complementing the design of airports, rail stations and bus terminals. Encasement’s Verta column casings and Vecta building lining products are designed to meet... View Article

New Terminal 3B (T3B) at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport

The new Terminal 3B (T3B) at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport in China marks the final large-scale expansion of the airport’s transformation into one of the country’s leading aviation hubs. T3B is the world’s largest satellite terminal by air-passenger traffic. Designed... View Article

How biodiversity reform could revive housing delivery

The government’s latest proposals to reform biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements could support smaller housing developments that have struggled in recent years. Richard Greenwood, director of operations for new build at EN:Procure, explains how a more proportionate approach to BNG... View Article

New guide launched for steel reuse in housebuilding

·       New structural steel reuse guide aimed at housebuilders and self-builders ·       Busts myths around structural steel reuse in domestic construction ·       Demonstrates cost and carbon savings of steel reuse ·       Free guide available now from https://cleveland-steel.com/ ·       Official launch at... View Article

A breath of fresh air

Luke Brooks of Limelite discusses the shift driven by Awaab’s Law to focusing on breathable materials and building performance that offers long-term solutions to persistent damp and mould. Persistent damp and mould is among the most complex and visible challenges... View Article

Harness the power of water

Chris Stammers from BEAMA’s Underfloor Heating (UFH) Group explains how hydronic (water-based) underfloor heating, paired with air-source heat pumps, delivers reliable energy efficiency –and why social landlords are ideally placed to make the most of it. The regulatory landscape for... View Article

A practical pathway to decarbonisation

Intergas Heating’s Stewart Thompson discusses how hybrid heat pump solutions can offer a “pragmatic and practical” way to cut emissions, while working within building fabric constraints. Across the UK, social housing providers are working toward ambitious carbon-reduction targets. Yet many... View Article

Quick wins for arthritis-friendly facilities

Stuart Reynolds at AKW describes the ‘quick wins’ available to specifiers when it comes to adaptations for kitchens and bathrooms that make appliances far easier to use for millions of people with arthritis. Arthritis is so common that you will... View Article

We need to counter retrofit short-termism

Social housing providers are under pressure to bring properties up to EPC ‘C’rating by 2030. Gary Doxey at windows manufacturer Eurocell warns that the challenge extends beyond this, to countering short-termism, based on a recent Housing Management & Maintenance study.... View Article

Roofing’s role in safety – post-Awaab’s Law

Stuart Nicholson from Marley looks at the role of roofing in providing homes that are safe from damp and mould, as the sector tackles the full ramifications of Awaab’s Law. Under the legislation, social housing providers are reassessing how effectively... View Article

Story Homes secures planning approval for 136 new homes in Longton

New scheme will provide landscaped open space, sustainable features, and significant community benefits Housebuilder Story Homes is delighted to announce it has received a resolution to grant planning permission, subject to the signing of a Section 106 Agreement* for a new residential... View Article

Water efficient bathrooms for long-lasting benefits

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) water reduction delivery plan is beginning to flex its muscles – and mandatory water efficiency labelling is part of that process. Here Stuart Reynolds, UK Marketing & Product Management Director at... View Article