CONTENTS 05.19
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ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:
4-8 INDUSTRY NEWS
10-12 HOUSEBUILDER NEWS
14 INDUSTRY MOVERS
16-22 COMMENT
24-28 NEW DEVELOPMENTS
30-31 CASE STUDY
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HOUSING 2019 SHOW PREVIEW
PRODUCTS:
Appointments & News .......................................27-35 Building Fabric ......................................................32-43 Finance & Insurance............................................43-45 Groundworks.........................................................44 Heating, Ventilation & Services.......................44-45 Insulation ................................................................46-51 Interiors ...................................................................51-58
Landscaping & External Finishes....................59-61 Plant & Workwear.................................................66 Show Preview: Housing 2019..........................61-63 Structural Elements.............................................64-66
Classified & Directory ..............................................67
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SECTION DON’T SCRAP PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT Brian Berry, chief executive of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), explains why he believes that permitted development rights should be reformed, rather than abolished entirely, following Labour’s announcement.
FEATURES:
CASE STUDY REVOLUTIONISING RENTAL PROPERTIES Ground has been broken at 2one2 Broad Street, a 483 apartment rental scheme in Birmingham. Named ‘The Mercian,’ the mixed-use project is set to become the city’s tallest residential tower, with developer and operator Moda intending to offer a sense of ‘hotel-living’ to the rental market.
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BUILDING FABRIC NO-COMPROMISE COMPOSITE DOORS Adrian Pavey of Nationwide Windows & Doors discusses the advantages of composite doors for new build developments.
BUILDING FABRIC THE WELLNESS CASE FOR SPECIFYING ROOF WINDOWS Samantha Smith of Fakro GB highlights the importance of including roof windows into your projects to improve health and wellbeing.
BUILDING FABRIC GETTING ON TOP OF DOCUMENT Q Jamie Johnson of IronmongeryDirect discusses the importance of door and window security and explains the requirements of Approved Document Q.
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THE SOCIAL NETWORK HAVE WE TURNED THE HOUSING CLOCK BACK? Patrick Mooney, housing consultant and news editor of Housing, Management & Maintenance, looks back and considers why UK housing may have regressed by five decades.
INSULATION THE BOTTOM LINE ON FLOORBOARD INSULATION Rob Firman of Polyfoam XPS highlights the key differences between floorboard insulation products and the importance of correct specification in housebuilding.
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INTERIORS EXTRAORDINARY ENSUITES Chris Tranter of Bristan explores how housebuilders can harness ensuites with showers to entice prospective buyers.
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