LETTER FROM THE EDITORM arch has arrived with little sign of

£9bn in developer contributions ‘unspent’Funding provided as part of planning agreements for

Construction workforce shrinks by over 300,000The UK construction workforce (not seasonally adjusted) shrank

Highest new home applications this decadeThe number of new homes applied for in

‘Strengthen place-based retrofit’A new report from The National Retrofit Hub

SIG roadshows completeSIG Roofing has concluded its 2026 Roadshow series,

Specifiers ‘grapple’ with changing sustainability measuresAlmost half (48%) of specifiers said they expect

British Standard needed to boost heat pumps, says EUAHeating industry leaders are calling on government for

Consultation launched on Construction Products reformThe government has launched a far-reaching consultation on

BUILDING PERFORMANCE IN FACADESMark Halliday , Head of Technical-ARBO at CARLISLE Construction Materials , discusses the specification consideration for maximising façade performance.

DAIKIN PIONEERS MULTI SPLIT AIR CONDITIONING LISTING ON THE SAP DATABASEDaikin has successfully pioneered the process for securing

BIRKDALE EXPANDS DURAPOST RANGE WITH OPTION FOR COMMERCIAL PROJECTSBirkdale has expanded its DuraPost range with the

MAKITA’S NEW FRAMING NAILERS ARE DRIVEN TO PERFORMMakita has expanded its professional cordless range with

AIRTIGHT HOMES OF THE FUTURENeil Turner , Technical Manager at Ecological Building Systems , advises on designing airtight buildings while protecting against moisture damage.

THE RETROFIT CHALLENGEChris Knights, Applied Engineering Business Manager at BSRIA, explores the current state of the UK housebuilding stock and why we must ensure we meet our retrofit goals.

VASO BY ECO SELECTED TO JOIN SHED 5 FRAMEWORKVASO by Eco – an industrialised construction company

WIENERBERGER BOOSTS SUSTAINABILITY DATA WITH EPDSwienerberger UK and Ireland has published Environmental Product

REDUCING EMBODIED CARBONJonathan Lynch , UK Building Products Manager at EGGER UK, explains how specifi ers can reduce embodied carbon through smarter material selections, starting with structural fl ooring.

THE FUTURE OF SOLAR POWER IN HEALTHCARE ESTATESFiona Keysell , Director of Consultancy, and Jim Howlett , Business Development Manager – Public Sector at RenEnergy UK , explore the importance of solar PV to creating a net-zero healthcare sector.

STYLISH REFURB FOR SPRING GROVEGrant Westfield’s Multipanel wall panels have created a hotel-inspired finish for a North London care home. Specify & Build reports.

PYROGUARD PROTECTS FRENCH GOODLIFE PROJECTPyroguard has been specified as part of the

BRUCE TOWERS GETS TOP MARKS ON SCHOOL REFIT DURING HALF TERMBruce Towers & Sons, based in East Anglia,

WRAPTITE MEMBRANE HELPS DELIVER BUILDING PERFORMANCE THAT’S EVERYONE’S CUP OF TEAMore than 12,000m 2 of a former tea

PROCTOR GROUP SUPPORTS ACADEMY TRAINING APPRENTICE ROOFERSA collaboration between Proctor Group and one of

NEW CPD ON DESIGNING AND SPECIFYING COMMERCIAL HEAT PUMP SYSTEMSIdeal Commercial Heating has expanded its CIBSEapproved training

BIRKDALE LAUNCHES GATEMATE ADVANCED HARDWARE RANGEFencing and gate accessories wholesale supplier Birkdale has

FUTURE-READY ROOF MEMBRANES FOR FABRIC-FIRST CONSTRUCTIONDon & Low explains how its Roofshield roof membrane can help architects and specifiers meet new roof performance expectations.

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SPECIFYING OVERHEAD GLAZINGPaul Smith , Technical Chair of The Rooflight Association , explains why specifiers should consider laminated glass as the default inner pane when specifying rooflights as part of a robust approach to design risk management.

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THE NEXT CHAPTER IN BUILDING FACADESSam Spencer , Specification Manager at Benx Façades , explores the factors behind the growing use of colourful cladding in the modern built environment.

GLIDEVALE ROLLS OUT 100% RECYCLED PACKAGINGL-r: Glidevale Protect’s Head of Marketing and Sustainability Lead

NEW APPOINTMENT FOR ACCUROOFAccuroof, part of SIG Roofing, has appointed Edward Cooke

THE KEY TO CREATING A SAFER BUILT ENVIRONMENTJohn McComb , Technical Director at Reynaers Aluminium UK , examines how manufacturers provide the crucial support to Principal Designers required to ensure the highest levels of safety.

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HOW EASY TO INSTALL ARE PITCHED ROOF UNDERLAYS?Pamela Howat , Senior Technical Advisor at Proctor Group, reveals why it’s important for specifiers to understand the specific features that make products user friendly.

DESIGN FREEDOM FOR THE FACADEThe design of the façade plays a central role

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SPECIFYING ARCHITECTURAL ALUMINIUM POWDER COATINGChris Mansfield , Chair of QUALICOAT UK & Ireland , highlights the key factors that specifiers need to consider when choosing architectural powder coating.

NEW GUIDANCE FOR ACCESSIBLE HOMESStuart Reynolds , UK Marketing & Product Management Director at AKW , highlights key points from a new guide to help specifiers design inclusive spaces for people suffering from arthritis.

STRIA SINK AND TAP PACKS AVAILABLE NOWAbode has launched six new STRIA sink and

PARTNERSHIP OFFERS WATER MANAGEMENT INNOVATIONThomas Dudley has announced a partnership with eco-cistem, a

NATUREPANEL LAUNCHES EXTRA HIGH PANELSNaturepanel has extended its range with new 2,700mmhigh wall

ROCA EXPANDS OPTICA COLLECTION WITH CONTEMPORARY SOLUTIONSRoca UK has introduced its extended Optica bathroom

SANIVITE+ SOLVES LAUNDRY DRAINAGE CHALLENGE IN STAFFORDSHIRE HOMEA domestic property in Alton, Staffordshire, sits in

PASSIVHAUS GOES MAINSTREAMLouise McHugh , Product Manager at Vent Axia , explores why effective ventilation is vital when dealing with Passivhaus projects.

WHY HYDRAULIC SEPARATION MATTERSEd Morris , Technical Manager at Altecnic , explains what hydraulic separation does, why it’s so important in modern hydronic systems, and when a hydraulic separator or low loss header is the right solution.

WORCESTER BOSCH LAUNCHES FLOORSTANDING GAS BOILERWorcester Bosch has announced its new floorstanding boiler –

SUSTAINABLE HVAC RETROFITTING IN A LIVE OFFICE BUILDINGVictaulic has partnered with WS Swift to carry out a system upgrade at an office building in the heart of London. Specify & Build reports.

ESBE VALVES DELIVER HEAT PUMP PERFORMANCEA Yorkshire-based heating and increasingly moved to fitting

SUCCESS FOR HYDROGEN BLEND TRIAL AT LINCOLNSHIRE POWER STATIONA successful 2% green hydrogen gas mixing trial

VENT-AXIA PUBLISHES EBOOK GUIDE TO ACHIEVING PART O COMPLIANCEVent-Axia has published the eBook ‘A Guide to

ENSURE BATTERY SAFETYDan Tweddle , National Account Manager at FireAngel , reveals how to help mitigate the fire risk that can be posed by lithium-ion batteries.

REDUCING COSTS AND FIRE RISKS IN HERITAGE BUILDINGSGraham Shaw , Chief Operating Officer at AIS , reveals how to manage fire risks effectively while meeting the distinct challenges found in refurbishing heritage buildings.

CONNECTED HOME COURSE WITH CITY & GUILDSAico has expanded its training courses with the

SPECIFYING GLASS FOR MODERN BUILDINGSSteve Goodburn , Business Development Director at Pyroguard , discusses what specifiers should take into account when selecting glazing to suit today’s building requirements.

RETHINKING FIRE DOOR SAFETYSue Corrick of Allegion UK outlines inconsistency in fire door safety and how specifiers are being supported to close knowledge gaps.

WILL NET ZERO BECOME NOT ZERO?Rinnai Director Chris Goggin explores the politics of net zero and some of the recent challenges to climate change policy.