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BUILDING INSIGHTS LIVE Exploring solutions for residential deep retrofi t
INDUSTRY NEWS
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COMMENTS THE CLIMATE CHALLENGE 55 ROUND TABLE REVIEW 61 PROJECT REPORT 69
OFFSITE EXPO SHOW PREVIEW
UK CONSTRUCTION WEEK SHOW PREVIEW
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26 DOORS WINDOWS & GLAZING FOCUS
COMBINED VERSATILITY FROM COMPOSITE Distinction Doors’ Owen Jones explains the performance benefi ts of composite entrance doors, and why their versatile aesthetics make them an appealing option.
DOORS WINDOWS & GLAZING FOCUS
WINDOWS TO FUTURE SUSTAINABILITY Emily Page of window fabricator Stedek, charts the evolution of energy-saving windows, from early innovations to low carbon solutions for future homes.
HEATING, VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING
AN AIRTIGHT CASE FOR MVHR IN NEW HOMES Ruth MacEachern of EnviroVent explains why mechanical ventilation with heat recovery systems are the key to improving energy effi ciency in modern homes.
INSULATION
RAISING THE STANDARD? Jonathan Ducker of Kingspan Insulation GB, discusses the shortcomings of the Future Homes Standard, and why a more ambitious approach is needed for the building fabric.
INTERIORS
THE KEY STEPS TO STAIRCASE SAFETY Kevin Underwood of the British Woodworking Federation outlines the vital importance of good staircase design when it comes to preventing injuries
STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS
THE HANDMADE TALE Jason Hughes of Imperial Bricks lays down the reasons for using handmade bricks, from increasing kerb appeal, to home value and saleability.
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