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Contents August 2016 23 HEADLINES


Gavin Barwell appointed as Housing and Planning Minister


Brian Berry discusses an SME housebuilding renaissance


Government quality push backed by LABC


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ALSO IN THIS ISSUE...


Industry news Events Industry Movers Product Focus Doors, Windows & Conservatories Supplement


41 Choose high efficiency insulation, naturally


Duncan Voice from Insulation Superstore looks at the reasons why construction specifiers are increasingly investing in the benefits of eco insulation products.


45 Smart looks, smart operation


The ‘wow’ factor can be achieved in new homes combined with cost- effective smart lighting and audio control to provide the best of both worlds for developers. One company is realising the benefits in several new schemes.


PRODUCTS 48 Safe, secure and sustainable


Paul Garlick of green wall systems company Mobilane looks at the challenge of installing boundaries that satisfy safety and security requirements, as well as being eco-friendly.


Appointments & News Building Products & Services Eco & Green Products Finance & Insurance Fires & Fireplaces Floors & Floor Coverings Glass & Glazing Interiors Kitchens & Appliances Landscaping & External Finishes Rainwater & Greywater Products Roofing Smoke & Fire Protection Stairs, Balustrades & Balconies Stonework & Masonry Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) Ventilation


51 A classic blend of old and new


As real cast iron can be expensive and time consuming to work with, Hayley Lowry of Brett Martin Plumbing and Drainage explains how an efficient and economical alternative is fast becoming the main requirement.


HbD 55 Waking up to the benefits of SIPs


Chris Duckworth of SIP Build UK discusses the slowly rising trends of using SIPs and off-site construction, and explains why it’s taking the industry so long to adopt the new methods.


EDI’s Edinburgh mixed use scheme reinvents former brewery site


Croydon MP takes on Housing and Planning


Call for more creativity from centre on housing


Features in this issue


Eco & Green Products Interiors Landscaping & External Finishes Rainwater & Greywater Products Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)


Supplement Doors, Windows & Conservatories


Also this month


HBD speaks to HBF’s John Stewart Exclusive column from Brian Berry


Plus the latest news, events and products


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