FEBRUARY/ MARCH 2026 CONTENTS
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MODERN METHODS OF COMMUNITY-BUILDING Untold Living’s new MMC-built private retirement community aims to reshape what retirement living developments look like. Roseanne Field reports.
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SOLUTIONS FOR HARNESSING CIRCULAR ECONOMY AT SCALE Sponsored by Amtico and Soprema UK, a round table discussion brought key stakeholders together to look at ‘squaring the circle’ of increasing materials recycling and reuse
COMMENTS
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THE CLIMATE CHALLENGE
ASK THE MANUFACTURER James Parker speaks to IDSystems marketing manager David Clarke
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RETIREMENT LIVING PROJECT REPORT
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ROUND TABLE REVIEW: Practical Solutions for Harnessing the Circular Economy at Scale
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BUILDING FABRIC
THE ROLE OF ROOFSCAPES Nick Boulton at the Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) calls for faster and better housing delivery to continue to shape the sector, and much of the practical progress relies on specialists.
HEATING, VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING
ENSURING SAFETY & COMPLIANCE Ruth MacEachern at EnviroVent looks at ensuring compliance with ventilation regulations and achieving good indoor air quality in new homes.
INTERIORS
THE FUTURE IN FOCUS Louise Walters at Designer Contracts looks at the future of new build fl ooring, from a shift in colour palettes to sustainable products, the importance of EPDs and how fl ooring materials can help meet the Future Homes Standard.
INTERIORS
SMART SPACE SOLUTIONS Wall-hung toilets are transforming modern bathroom design in new-build homes. Sonia De Gioia at Geberit explains how these space saving solutions meet homeowner expectations while off ering fl exibility, hygiene, and premium appeal for developers.
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