DECEMBER/ JANUARY 2026 CONTENTS
04 INDUSTRY NEWS 16
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COMMENTS
FEATURES 41
THE CLIMATE CHALLENGE 45
MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS PROJECT REPORT
30 39 49
ROUND TABLE REVIEW: A Backup Plan: The Role of Secondary Heating in Future Homes Standard Compliance
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FUTUREBUILD 2026 SHOW PREVIEW
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SUFFRAGETTE CITY Roseanne Field reports on how a development in Tower Hamlets creates a new neighbourhood on the site of a famous Suff ragette speech.
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ROUND TABLE REVIEW Reporting on a Building Insights LIVE sponsored round table which looked at the hot topic of secondary heating solutions.
BUILDING FABRIC
WHY RENDER IS THE RIGHT CHOICE NOW Jason Nicholson of K Rend explores the way that modern render systems are helping developers reduce build times and project costs whilst ensuring consistently high standards.
FINANCE & INSURANCE
TACKLING TRANSFERS OF ROADS & SEWERS Alex Cocklin at RS Bonds Surety looks at the complex contractual issues around transferring responsibity for roads and sewers, explaining why securing the required ‘Bonds’ can be challenging in today’s market.
HEATING, VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING
A SMART REVOLUTION Neil Budd from IMI Heatmiser explains how smart technology is now an integral component of achieving comfort at home for occupants.
MODERN METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION
BUILDING A SAFER FUTURE As the industry enters a new era of rigour in building safety, Ben Towe from the Light Steel Frame Association (LSFA) explores how light steel frame construction can help meet the UK’s housing challenges.
SAFETY & SECURITY
EVOLVING FIRE RISKS Helen Hewitt of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) discusses the need for an increased focus on fi re door safety, in the face of new risks on schemes – including e-bikes.
PRODUCTS
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Appointments & News Building Fabric Finance, Insurance & Software Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Interiors
54 55 57 53
Landscaping & External Works Off site & MMC Safety & Security Structural Elements
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