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

Massie joins Proctor Group
A new Commercial Director has joined the Proctor

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