LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

T he features we’re running in this month’s

Building materials supply reaching ‘crisis point’

Increasing labour, energy and logistics costs are pushing

Boiler Upgrade Scheme budgets increase

The budget available for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme

Housing market listings increase by 6%

The English housing market has increased since the

Genous acquires Cotswold Energy

Intelligent home retrofit company Genous has acquired Cotswold

Biodiversity net gain needs reform, says HBF

Difficulties in implementing current biodiversity net gain (BNG)

WILL E-METHANE BECOME RELEVANT TO THE UK AND EU MARKETS?

Chris Goggin from Rinnai explains how e-methane is produced and its potential relevance for the UK alternative gases market.

A DEEP DIVE INTO THE BIGGEST INSTALLERSHOW YET

InstallerSHOW 2026 arrives as a transformative event for the installation, trade and built environment sectors.

THE PLUMBING INNOVATIONS ENABLING SUSTAINABILITY

Lee Halstead , Technical Sales Engineer for RWC , reveals three products specifiers should be using to maximise sustainability.

PROTECT HERITAGE BUILDINGS THROUGH CLEAR DOCUMENTATION

Chun Chiu , Design Manager at ACT , outlines how to protect historic buildings through proactive risk control.

SOURCE A BETTER FLUSH

Richard Braid, Managing Director at Cistermiser, explains how upgrading older flushing systems offers a practical way to cut water waste and meet efficiency targets.

DON’T TURN DEVELOPMENTS INTO NATURE DESERTS

New research shows that younger first-time buyers in

VENT-AXIA WELCOMES FUTURE HOMES STANDARD

Ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has welcomed the Future Homes Standard,

INCREASING THE SPEED OF TIMBER FRAME CONSTRUCTION

The UK must cut building sector carbon emissions to hit net zero targets. Quick build, low eco-impact timber frame construction could help, explains Arclin .

KEEP HEAT PUMPS RUNNING SMOOTHLY LONG TERM

David Holley , Technical Manager, Chemistry at Fernox , explains how to make sure heat pumps are protected effectively and stay efficient.

SPECIFYING THE FABRIC OF OUR FUTURE HOMES

Philip Beckett , Technical Support Specialist at Knauf Insulation , explores what the Future Homes Standard means when designing new buildings.

DISTRICT HEATING ‘KEY TO ACHIEVING FHS GOALS’

REHAU Water Technologies highlights the importance of heat networks in achieving carbon reduction targets.

TG ESCAPES PROVIDES MODULAR CHANGING PAVILION FOR CFOS

T he timber frame changing facilities at the new

FUTUREPROOF AGAINST RISING HEAT

Tim Mitchell from Klima-Therm explores how the latest HVAC technologies can safeguard learning environments against rising temperatures while supporting net zero goals.

OPTIMISING WELLBEING IN EDUCATION DESIGN

Paul Knifton , Strategic Accounts Director at Pick Everard , considers how to be creative with wellbeing design in schools within a standardised framework.

BALANCING SECURITY, SAFETY AND ACOUSTICS

Rob Mottram , Head of Product and Compliance at Robust UK , explains the importance of choosing the right doorset to ensure safety and performance in schools.

BRINGING CLARITY TO COMPLEX EDUCATION PROJECTS

Adam Douglas , Project Director at AIS , explains why getting the right support from specialists can help schools make the right choices.

CLEMENT MANUFACTURES INTRICATELY SHAPED HEAD STEEL WINDOWS FOR HISTORIC SCHOOL

C lement Windows Group recently manufactured replacement steel

POWERING MODERN SPECIFICATION

From heavy-duty plugs and sockets to bespoke distribution units, Ceenorm is helping specifiers bring safe, reliable and flexible electrical infrastructure into modern building projects.

NORDIC CLADDING SYSTEMS FOR CONTEMPORARY FACADES

Finnish manufacturer Siparila has expanded its UK presence, offering timber cladding systems to specifiers and developers.

SLATE BRINGS RESILIENCE TO TENEMENTAL ROOF

P erspective Building Consultancy appointed Roofing Advisors UK

WESTWOOD LAUNCHES LOW ODOUR FLAT ROOF MEMBRANE

WestWood Liquid Technologies has launched a low odour,

LOW-PITCH CHALLENGE FOR HISTORIC GRADE II RENOVATION

A home renovation in the Yorkshire Dales National Park has used Onduline’s ISOLINE LOW LINE system. Specify & Build reports.

SOURCING FIRE SAFETY AND MEMBRANE SPECIFICATIONS

Pamela Howat , Senior Technical Advisor at Proctor Group , explores fire classifications and what specifiers need to know.

STAINLESS STEEL SUBSTRUCTURES UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL FOR SUSTAINABILITY

The design and materials used in rainscreen facades can make a real difference to achieving thermal performance targets. Gary Robson, Business Development Manager at EJOT UK, explains why.

EXTINGUISHING THE FLAMES AND RISKS IN FLAT ROOFING

Simon Ashworth , Portfolio Manager – Flat Roofing at BMI Icopal , explains how innovation is reshaping flat roofing installation.

GLIDEVALE PROTECT ROLLS OUT NEW PRINTED ROOFING MEMBRANE GUIDANCE

John Mellor , Head of Marketing at Glidevale Protect , explains the rationale behind printing clear and concise fixing instructions directly onto its pitched roofing underlays.

THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAIL(ING)

Don & Low explains how to specify membranes that perform where airtightness gets complicated.

REFRESH YOUR CPD HOURS.

Choose from one of our RIBA-approved CPD Seminars.

FACING THE RETROFIT CHALLENGE

The Insulation Manufacturers Association (IMA) explores the scale of the UK ‘s retrofit challenge and how proper insulation can help.

CABERDESK PROTECTS ESSEX HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

West Fraser’s CaberDek structural flooring has been specified

WHAT DOES THE CIRCULAR ECO

Cathie Clarke, CEO of the UK Sustainable Flooring Alliance, explains what flooring specifiers need to know about the circular economy.

NOMY MEAN FOR FLOORING?

green jobs by adopting more circular business models.

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE FLOORING

The Contract Flooring Association is the leading independent

HOW LANDSCAPING ARCHITECTURE CAN FUTURE-PROOF URBAN SPACES

Sol Russell , Technical Team Leader at Kinley , highlights how focusing on sustainable solutions can mitigate the urban heat island effect.

RETHINKING BOUNDARY SPECIFICATION

Birkdale explores why boundary designs are under increasing scrutiny as specifiers look to balance sustainability and longevity.

THERMOBLOCKS UNDERPIN ABBEY RESTORATION

The £4.8 million restoration and redevelopment of the

SONAS BATHROOMS DEBUTS TWO NEW COLLECTIONS

SONAS Bathrooms has debuted two new collections –

ALPHA HEAT PUMP SUCCESSFUL IN NEW HEATING PROTOTYPE

Alpha has provided its Magis M heat pump

R-PRESS FITTINGS NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH BES

R-Press fittings from Instantor are now available through

48-HOUR DELIVERY SERVICE

Stelrad has introduced a free 48-hour quick delivery

THE FUTURE ROLE OF GAS

Rinnai marketeer Beckie Lam presents the results of a survey on ‘The Future Role of Gas in UK Heating and Hot Water’.

THE SUPREME LOFT LADDER

The ‘Supreme’ from Premier Loft Ladders combines heavy-duty

STEEL GAZING SYSTEM ACCOUNTS FOR ONE-THIRD OF CONSUMER SALES

Steel window and door manufacturer Crittall Windows has

PARTNERSHIP INTEGRATES SMART SENSOR TECH

Sternfenster has strengthened its position by integrating Sense

QUALITY PRODUCTS SUPPORT HOMES IN MALTA

Energy Savings Solutions of Malta, headed by Franco

HYBRID SYSTEM DELIVERS LOW-CARBON HEATING

A hybrid commercial heating system from Ideal Commercial