JUNE/ JULY 2025 CONTENTS
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FEATURES 43
ROUND TABLE REVIEW Net Zero Ready Homes: Delivering the Future Homes Standard
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SMALL DEVELOPMENTS PROJECT REPORT
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NET ZERO-READY HOMES: DELIVERING THE FUTURE HOMES STANDARD A multidisciplinary round table held on 1 May, discussing the impact of the imminent Future Homes Standard on the construction industry
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FROM SALT MINE TO SETTLEMENT A development of new homes didn’t get off to the easiest start, thanks to the industrial site’s history as a salt mine, but it wasn’t enough to deter developers, Russell Homes. Roseanne Field reports
BUILDING FABRIC
GET ON TOP OF ROOF DESIGN FOR BIG GAINS Nick Boulton of the Trussed Rafter Association, explains how engaging roof designers early helps housebuilders reduce waste, cut carbon, and meet evolving sustainability regulations.
FOCUS FEATURE: WINDOWS
TOP GLASS PERFORMANCE Paul Higgins of Tuff X, explores how glazing has evolved into a critical element in the energy performance of buildings and provides a practical guide to futureproof glazing solutions.
GROUNDWORKS
NEW TOWN PLANNING Chris Adair of Marshalls, explores how developers can embed fl ood resilience into new housing schemes, especially as the UK prepares to deliver over a million homes.
HEATING, VENTILATION & SERVICES
THE CRITICAL IMPORTANCE OF CORRECTLY SIZING AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMPS Getting the size right is crucial for performance – too large or small and effi ciency, comfort, and longevity suff er. Jamie Ansell of EDF Heat Pumps explains why detailed design matters.
STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS
TIMBER STEPS UP Andrew Orriss of the Structural Timber Association, outlines how timber construction off ers a route to carbon-conscious design, commercial effi ciency, and the skills transformation needed in the housebuilding sector.
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