15 years on. Still the loft door to beat.

Have Your Loft Doors Been Tested Under Negative Pressure? The GL250 range performs under pressure, exceeding air tightness requirements under both positive and negative pressures. It doesn’t simply meet regulations – it goes beyond. Learn more about the GL250 range... View Article

Aluminium at forefront of circular economy

Ant Gungor, Business Unit Manager at SFS Construction UK, discusses the company’s adoption of a class of aluminium featuring a 100% recycled content for fabricating the majority of its rainscreen subframe brackets Two full centuries have passed since geologist Pierre... View Article

Birmingham Office Renovation – BAL AF Max

A prestigious office renovation in Birmingham has been completed with a full BAL solution – including BAL AF Max anti-fracture tile adhesive to remove the need for an uncoupling system. Large format 1500x200mm porcelain plank tiles from Tiles UK (Leeds)... View Article

Find out what No. 1 can do for you

Beko Appliance Partners brings it all together – to give developers like you the most dynamic and reliable appliance solution ever. Confidence, end to end: SIMPLE One expert point of contact from specification to aftercare SOUGHT-AFTER Award-winning products to fit... View Article

Build knowledge at London Build

Excel, London 25-26 November This November, London Build 2026, co-located with elementalLONDON, will bring together architects, designers, developers, contractors, manufacturers and built environment professionals at Excel London for two days of insight, networking and collaboration. Taking place on 25-26 November,... View Article

Designing for lower-carbon homes starts with better specification

As building regulations evolve and operational energy performance improves, understanding the carbon impact of construction materials is an increasingly important part of designing better homes. Embodied carbon can account for a significant proportion of a building’s whole-life carbon impact. Here’s... View Article

Create the ultimate home spa

Bathrooms are no longer simply somewhere to get ready in the morning. As homeowners and designers look for ways to make everyday routines feel more enjoyable, the bathroom is increasingly becoming a place to slow down, switch off and spend... View Article

Strong strategic leadership key to overcoming risks, says RSH

RSH has urged social housing boards and councillors to provide strong strategic leadership and ensure they have the information and insight needed to make difficult decisions about competing priorities. RSH’s Sector Risk Profile report, published today, warned landlords must manage growing... View Article

From Entrance to Bathroom: Choosing the Right Flooring for Every Space.

Across the UK housing sector, evolving market demands are reshaping how residential interiors are designed and specified. Build-to-rent developments, affordable housing schemes and later living environments are all increasing the need for interiors that balance durability, operational efficiency and long-term... View Article

What is the secret to a successful partnership?

Integrity. Transparency. Trust. In a challenging climate where housebuilders and structural timber manufacturers demand a high quality product package from their supply chain, the area of clarity in technical performance data has never been more important. In recent weeks, Glidevale... View Article

Local Space appoints Director of IT and Transformation

Debbie Chun has been appointed Director of IT and Transformation at Local Space, a London housing association providing settled homes for people experiencing homelessness. She will bring together people, processes and technology to improve the experience of customers and colleagues,... View Article