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Contents February 2017
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Industry news Events Product Focus Heating & Renewable Energy Supplement Ecobuild Show Preview K+B Design London Show Preview
29 Small is beautiful
With the average size of new builds decreasing across the UK with greater numbers of smaller households, Ash Chilver of HiB explains how to make sure compact bathrooms remain an attractive yet functional asset.
PRODUCTS 61 First impressions count
As with anything in life, first impressions can make or break a property deal. Peter Hughes of Everedge reveals the importance of landscaping in providing the essential ‘wow factor.’
64 A smarter future
HBD’s Jack Wooler takes a look at the current trends in lighting the UK’s homes, from smarter controls to the good-looking efficiency increasingly being delivered by LED.
67 Guaranteed results
Mark Parsons of Russell Roof Tiles explains how, in the light of challenges posed to NHBC guarantees by roofing, a pick and mix approach to specification isn’t always the best option.
Air Conditioning & Ventilation Appointments & News Bathrooms & Wetrooms Building Products & Services Cladding & Facades Doors, Windows and Conservatories Ecobuild Show Preview Finance & Insurance Floors & Floor Coverings Glass & Glazing Groundworks & Sewage Treatment Insulation Kitchens & Appliances Landscaping & External Works Lighting & Electrical Pools & Spas Roofing Stairs, Balustrades & Balconies Stonework & Masonry Timber & Joinery Water & Damp Proofing
Classified & Directory HbD 71 A solid case for timber
Nick Milestone of the Structural Timber Association and B&K Structures sheds some light on the whys, wherefores and appropriate residential applications for structural timber technology.
The Government’s Housing White Paper: will it fix a “broken” market?
The FMB’s Brian Berry wonders what will become of the Starter Homes target
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