Trends for 2021

2021 is set to be very exciting in terms of new innovations within the industry. Research and experimentation mean we are seeing fresh new materials coming through based on recycled products, as well as alternative greener technologies, which take a... View Article

Right to Build boost will help SMEs, says FMB

The Government’s announcement of a review to increase self and custom builds will prove valuable for local communities and SME housebuilders, says the Federation of Master Builders. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “It’s no secret that this... View Article

Going green on the Government

Offering homeowners grants of up to £10,000 for energy-saving home improvements, Jack Wooler explores the Government’s Green Homes Grant, explaining what it is, what it can do for you, and how to apply. Able to fund up to two-thirds of... View Article

Origami House

Eve Dennehy of Structur Communications explores Origami House, a one bedroom garden building at a family home in West London that features complex geometry in its folded plate ‘origami’ style roof. Over the past ten years the average age of... View Article

British Home Awards – Goddard Littlefair Wins Best Interior Design: Development category for Canaletto, Beaumont Collection Apartments

London-based luxury interior design house, Goddard Littlefair is delighted to announce its Canaletto project is the winner of the 2020 British Home Awards’ Best Interior Design: Development category. Goddard Littlefair transformed two of Beaumont Collection penthouses in the iconic 31-storey residential building designed by... View Article

Take control of underfloor heating

Specifying products that not only contribute to a building’s overall efficiency, but enhance how the interior space is used too, will be high on any self-builder’s agenda. Choosing a heating system can have a huge part to play, not only... View Article

Dunlop CF-24 Flexible Tile Adhesive

Dunlop CF-24 Flexible Tile Adhesive is a new slow-set tile adhesive with reduced slip and extended open time for those difficult tiling jobs, or when tiling jobs in hot or humid conditions. Introduced as part of Available in Grey and... View Article

Graven Hill awarded best residential development of the year

The UK’s largest custom and self-build development, Graven Hill, has been named the best residential development of the year by Oxfordshire property awards, Oxprop. The Bicester-based development beat off stiff competition to win the award, recognising housing developments that manage to... View Article

Building a retirement houseboat in Shoreham from scratch

Tata roofing system went up in just one day – By Southern Sheeting The Shoreham Houseboat community has been called “Britain’s wackiest street,” with more than 40 houseboats, ranging from a converted post-war German torpedo boat to a British gunboat... View Article