LETTER FROM THE EDITORT 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 increaseThe budget available for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme

Housing market listings increase by 6%The English housing market has increased since the

Massie joins Proctor GroupA new Commercial Director has joined the Proctor

Genous acquires Cotswold EnergyIntelligent home retrofit company Genous has acquired Cotswold

Biodiversity net gain needs reform, says HBFDifficulties 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 YETInstallerSHOW 2026 arrives as a transformative event for the installation, trade and built environment sectors.

THE PLUMBING INNOVATIONS ENABLING SUSTAINABILITYLee Halstead , Technical Sales Engineer for RWC , reveals three products specifiers should be using to maximise sustainability.

PROTECT HERITAGE BUILDINGS THROUGH CLEAR DOCUMENTATIONChun Chiu , Design Manager at ACT , outlines how to protect historic buildings through proactive risk control.

SOURCE A BETTER FLUSHRichard 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 DESERTSNew research shows that younger first-time buyers in

VENT-AXIA WELCOMES FUTURE HOMES STANDARDVentilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has welcomed the Future Homes Standard,

INCREASING THE SPEED OF TIMBER FRAME CONSTRUCTIONThe 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 TERMDavid 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 HOMESPhilip 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 CFOST he timber frame changing facilities at the new

FUTUREPROOF AGAINST RISING HEATTim 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 DESIGNPaul 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 ACOUSTICSRob 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 PROJECTSAdam 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 SCHOOLC lement Windows Group recently manufactured replacement steel

POWERING MODERN SPECIFICATIONFrom 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 FACADESFinnish manufacturer Siparila has expanded its UK presence, offering timber cladding systems to specifiers and developers.

SLATE BRINGS RESILIENCE TO TENEMENTAL ROOFP erspective Building Consultancy appointed Roofing Advisors UK

WESTWOOD LAUNCHES LOW ODOUR FLAT ROOF MEMBRANEWestWood Liquid Technologies has launched a low odour,

LOW-PITCH CHALLENGE FOR HISTORIC GRADE II RENOVATIONA home renovation in the Yorkshire Dales National Park has used Onduline’s ISOLINE LOW LINE system. Specify & Build reports.

SOURCING FIRE SAFETY AND MEMBRANE SPECIFICATIONSPamela Howat , Senior Technical Advisor at Proctor Group , explores fire classifications and what specifiers need to know.

STAINLESS STEEL SUBSTRUCTURES UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL FOR SUSTAINABILITYThe 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 ROOFINGSimon Ashworth , Portfolio Manager – Flat Roofing at BMI Icopal , explains how innovation is reshaping flat roofing installation.

GLIDEVALE PROTECT ROLLS OUT NEW PRINTED ROOFING MEMBRANE GUIDANCEJohn 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 CHALLENGEThe Insulation Manufacturers Association (IMA) explores the scale of the UK ‘s retrofit challenge and how proper insulation can help.

CABERDESK PROTECTS ESSEX HOUSING DEVELOPMENTWest Fraser’s CaberDek structural flooring has been specified

WHAT DOES THE CIRCULAR ECOCathie 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 FLOORINGThe Contract Flooring Association is the leading independent

HOW LANDSCAPING ARCHITECTURE CAN FUTURE-PROOF URBAN SPACESSol Russell , Technical Team Leader at Kinley , highlights how focusing on sustainable solutions can mitigate the urban heat island effect.

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

THERMOBLOCKS UNDERPIN ABBEY RESTORATIONThe £4.8 million restoration and redevelopment of the

SONAS BATHROOMS DEBUTS TWO NEW COLLECTIONSSONAS Bathrooms has debuted two new collections –

ALPHA HEAT PUMP SUCCESSFUL IN NEW HEATING PROTOTYPEAlpha has provided its Magis M heat pump

R-PRESS FITTINGS NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH BESR-Press fittings from Instantor are now available through

48-HOUR DELIVERY SERVICEStelrad has introduced a free 48-hour quick delivery

THE FUTURE ROLE OF GASRinnai marketeer Beckie Lam presents the results of a survey on ‘The Future Role of Gas in UK Heating and Hot Water’.

THE SUPREME LOFT LADDERThe ‘Supreme’ from Premier Loft Ladders combines heavy-duty

STEEL GAZING SYSTEM ACCOUNTS FOR ONE-THIRD OF CONSUMER SALESSteel window and door manufacturer Crittall Windows has

PARTNERSHIP INTEGRATES SMART SENSOR TECHSternfenster has strengthened its position by integrating Sense

QUALITY PRODUCTS SUPPORT HOMES IN MALTAEnergy Savings Solutions of Malta, headed by Franco

HYBRID SYSTEM DELIVERS LOW-CARBON HEATINGA hybrid commercial heating system from Ideal Commercial