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Protect your Project with the right insurance from the start

Tuesday, 17th February 2026

From the moment you exchange contracts, you’re responsible for your plot and anyone on site. Standard home insurance won’t cover new‑build or self‑build projects, leaving you exposed to costly risks. Why You Need Specialist Site Insurance Standard home insurance typically... View Article

Recoup HeatDeck™ – WWHRS Technology in a Shower Tray

Tuesday, 17th February 2026

The first UK manufactured shower tray incorporating energy-saving waste water heat recovery for showers (WWHRS) technology is now available. Introducing the Recoup HeatDeck™, a shower tray using Mira Showers’ Flight technology integrated with a high-performance Recoup copper heat exchanger. As... View Article

Discover the 2026 Warm Homes Plan at Build It Live

Thursday, 12th February 2026

Visit ‘Build It Live’ later this month at the Kent Event Centre on 21 and 22 February 2026 to meet with property experts and suppliers who can discuss your next project including finding out about the benefits of the 2026... View Article

5 top tips for affordable Passivhaus retrofits

Wednesday, 11th February 2026

Next step advice for those inspired by Guy Martin’s House Without Bills For those inspired by the Passivhaus retrofit projects featured in Guy Martin’s House Without Bills (that aired on Monday 9 February on Channel 4) the Passivhaus Trust is offering a wide range... View Article

How to Refresh Your Bathroom Without a Full Renovation

Tuesday, 10th February 2026

With the days getting brighter and longer, it’s the perfect time to refresh your home – and the bathroom is no exception. A full renovation might not be on the cards, but a few clever updates can make all the... View Article

The impact of the Future Homes Standard in 2026

Monday, 9th February 2026

Building or renovating a home in the coming years? Here’s what the Future Homes Standard means for your project, and why the right windows and doors matter more than ever. If you’re planning a new build or self-build project, the... View Article

Katell Ltd Acquired in Management Buyout by Andrew Hurworth

Friday, 6th February 2026

Charlton & Jenrick Ltd (C&J) is pleased to announce that Katell Ltd has been acquired by long-time Managing Director Andrew Hurworth in a management buyout completed on 4th February 2026. Over the past 25 years, Katell has become a major... View Article

The rise of the adaptable home: Why flexible living is big business for the trade

Thursday, 5th February 2026

The continually changing lifestyle habits of families and the continued rise of remote and hybrid working are two key areas that are reshaping renovation requirements across the UK homebuilding and renovation sector. These trends will be firmly under the spotlight... View Article

Richard Bacon announced as new chair of NaCSBA executive committee

Thursday, 5th February 2026

The National Custom & Self Build Association (NaCSBA) has announced that it has appointed Richard Bacon to its executive committee, with Bacon also agreeing to take on the role of Chair. The former MP has long been a champion of... View Article

Why building to the PassivHaus Standard can increase your home’s market value

Tuesday, 27th January 2026

By Allan Corfield Architects, exhibitors at the Homebuilding & Renovating Show When planning a new home, it’s natural to think about design, location and budget—but what about its long-term value? More homeowners and self-builders are now turning to the Passivhaus standard as... View Article

Odour-Free, Silent Wastewater Treatment with Klargester BioDisc

Friday, 23rd January 2026

For half a century, the Klargester BioDisc has been at the forefront of domestic and commercial sewage treatment, revolutionising the way we manage wastewater. Benefiting from over 70 years experience, Klargester offer a range of reliable wastewater and SuDS management... View Article

The National Self Build & Renovation Show 5 Things Not To Miss

Friday, 23rd January 2026

Book your FREE tickets today! With just one week to go, here are five things that make a visit to the NSBRC’s Winter Self Build & Renovation Show an unmissable event! Over the three days, there’s so much happening. To... View Article

Toby Marlow, Building & Construction Director from Haddonstone, outlines why cast stone is the smart choice for modern construction and historical renovation

Thursday, 22nd January 2026

Natural stone, such as marble, slate and sandstone, has been a core construction material around the world for centuries; think the Taj Mahal, Palace of Westminster, the Palace of Versailles, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa, for example. Weather-resistance, beauty,... View Article

Government announces £15 billion Warm Homes Plan

Thursday, 22nd January 2026

The Government announced on Tuesday 20 January, details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan, a £15bn programme designed to support households with solar panels, heat pumps, and insulation, helping to lower energy bills and decarbonise homes across the UK. The... View Article

Grand Designs Competition Winner Enjoys Year-Round Comfort with Panasonic Etherea Installation

Tuesday, 20th January 2026

Tanya Vincent-Tomlinson and her family have transformed their summer house into a comfortable, year-round space after winning the Grand Designs and Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions competition. The family received a Panasonic Etherea air conditioning unit as their prize, which... View Article

Solarlux – Avoiding overheating when using large glazing

Tuesday, 20th January 2026

How to prevent overheating in glass extensions: Expert tips from Solarlux UK From glass canopies and verandas to wintergardens, bifolding doors and curtain walling, glazed extensions are widely used in UK architecture. Glazed extensions bring many functional and aesthetic advantages... View Article

Timber treading lightly on the landscape – the future for carbon negative building materials

Tuesday, 20th January 2026

It was back in 2012 in its Living Planet Report when the World Wildlife Fund asserted that, if the Western developed nations continued with their pattern of consumption, we would need three planet’s worth of resources by 2050. During the years since... View Article

HomeOwners Alliance announces partnership with Property Care Association to help homeowners find trusted specialists

Thursday, 15th January 2026

HomeOwners Alliance (HOA), the property advice website which empowers homeowners and aspiring homeowners with expert advice, has announced a new partnership with UK’s leading organisation for the UK’s building protection industry, the Property Care Association (PCA). PCA’s audited members helps homeowners diagnose and fix... View Article