InstallerSHOW 2026 returns to the NEC Birmingham

The UK’s built environment is entering a period of rapid change. With new building safety regulations, ambitious decarbonisation targets and the urgent need to upgrade existing housing stock, developers, housing providers and contractors face increasing pressure to deliver buildings that... View Article

Teamwork takes root with Haddonstone tree planting initiative

Twelve volunteers from the East Haddon-based manufacturer of high-quality cast stonework, Haddonstone, including the new Managing Director, Nick Lantsbery, spent an afternoon planting 500 saplings in Desborough alongside members of North Northamptonshire Council. As the first celebratory diary date marking... View Article

Uniting the sector

Housing 2026 is the event for the housing and wider living sector, providing a crucial space to collaborate, create lasting solutions, and collectively shape the future of housing policy. Together, we can build a future where high-quality, accessible, and affordable... View Article

Resilience, reuse & regenerative design

Futurebuild 2026 has unveiled an unashamedly provocative main conference programme, placing resilience firmly at the centre of the built environment conversation. Taking place from 12-14 May 2026 at Excel London, big hitters representing UKGBC, RIBA, ACAN, Architects Declare and The... View Article

A plan for fuel poverty

David Patrick from Dimplex explores how electric heating and smart ventilation technologies can be easily integrated to deliver affordable warmth and comfort. As household energy costs in the UK continue to rise, fuel poverty has become a widespread challenge for... View Article

Meeting the sector’s decarbonisation goals

Robert Dreghorn at The Electric Heating Company outlines how electric heating solutions paired with efficiency upgrades can help local authorities, housing associations and private landlords reduce carbon, cut bills and future proof homes. Heating UK homes remains a major source... View Article

Retrofit made simpler

With millions of social homes still sitting below an EPC rating of C, a data-led retrofit model is emerging to help landlords tackle varied portfolios, as Luke Gale at Wienerberger explains. Across the UK, the challenge facing social housing providers... View Article

Milton Keynes opens

Discover our brand new Milton Keynes showroom and start creating your dream home. Set over two inspiring floors, the space showcases our full range of bespoke, British-made glazing solutions – from slimline bi-folding and sliding doors to aluminium windows and... View Article

Forbo updates innovative residential vinyl collection

Forbo Flooring Systems has unveiled its refreshed Novilon luxury vinyl sheet collection, designed specifically for the housing market. Combining performance, comfort and sustainability with peace of mind, the range updates further enhance its suitability for busy family homes and light... View Article

Need help specifying rainscreen cladding? We’ve got you covered.

Fully certified rainscreen cladding systems for high‑performance façade design. As a leading UK supplier of façade solutions, Valcan supports architects, specifiers and contractors in delivering safe, compliant and visually striking building designs. With over two decades of experience in the... View Article

Pendock metal column casings for Wednesbury health centre

The Spires Health Centre in Wednesbury, West Midlands, is using bespoke elliptical metal column casings from the Pendock Radius range to conceal structural steelwork used to support the building’s delta shaped main entrance canopy. Named in honour of Richard Nugent,... View Article

Tile of Spain reveals four ceramic tile trends for 2026

Tile of Spain has revealed four key ceramic tile trends for 2026, reflecting a shift toward natural materials, emotional design, heritage influence and expressive luxury. Together, Geomatter, Innerland, Heritage Play and Opulis show how surfaces can shape both the look... View Article

Walk-in to your new luxury Kinedo shower

The new Solo Design + range of walk-in showers from Kinedo offers endless opportunities to customise your own bathroom space. A stunning new addition to the Kinedo range, Solo Design + features a single shower panel encased in a beautifully... View Article