CONTENTS 12.18


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ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:


4-10 INDUSTRY NEWS


14 INDUSTRY MOVERS


11-12 HOUSEBUILDER NEWS


20 COMMENT


16-19 NEW DEVELOPMENTS


22-24 CASE STUDY


41-46


PRODUCTS OF THE YEAR SUPPLEMENT


27 31 35


COMMENT RISING CONCERNS Brian Berry, chief executive of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), explains why rising costs and the availability of workers are now a real concern for housebuilders.


FEATURES:


BUILDING FABRIC WINDOWS WORTH THEIR METTLE Housebuilders are increasingly looking at new ways to ensure their homes are comfortable and affordable to heat. James Keeling-Heane of Senior Architectural Systems explains how developments in aluminium window systems can shed new light on cost-effective ways of ensuring performance targets are met.


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HEATING, VENTILATION & SERVICES THE EFFICIENCY CHECKLIST When specifying heating systems, housebuilders need to take into account a wide variety of considerations to ensure they deliver maximum efficiency returns. Bill Jones of Potterton advises on best practice.


HEATING, VENTILATION & SERVICES CONCEALED SHOWERING Paul Bailey of Grohe explores the many benefits that come from installing concealed bathroom systems in new developments.


INTERIORS ENGINEERED WOOD HOLDS THE FLOOR


Katherine Mathews of Kahrs explores the benefits of engineered wood flooring, and the significant impact the right kind of flooring can have on a development.


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CASE STUDY TAPPING INTO HISTORY Waterfront is one of the first schemes to complete in Royal Arsenal Riverside, a £1.2bn regeneration scheme including historic building conversions that comprises over 5,000 homes.


INTERIORS HOW TO ADD SMART VALUE TO HOMES Paul Hilditch of Systemline explains how smart technology can add value to a new build project, listing some elements housebuilders and developers should consider when choosing smart products.


PRODUCTS:


Appointments & News .......................................15-16 Building Fabric ......................................................16-29 Finance & Insurance............................................28-29 Heating, Ventilation & Services.......................29-37 Insulation ................................................................33 Interiors ...................................................................37-49


Plant & Workwear.................................................37 Products of the Year Supplement ..................40-46 Structural Elements.............................................48-50


Classified & Directory ..............................................51 WWW.HBDONLINE.CO.UK


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