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JUNE/ JULY 2026 CONTENTS
04 INDUSTRY NEWS 12 16 COMMENTS
ROUND TABLE REVIEWS 32
SMALL DEVELOPMENTS PROJECT REPORT
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APPROACHES TO HEATING & RENEWABLES FOR THE FUTURE HOMES STANDARD / KEEPING FABRIC FIRST IN FUTURE HOMES STANDARD COMPLIANCE Comprehensive reports on the proceedings of two sponsored round tables; the heating, PV and fabric ramifi cations for housebuilders and supply chain of the Future Homes Standard.
INDUSTRY VIEWFINDER: Building-In Resilience: Revisiting Flood Mitigation for New Developments
FEATURES 49
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ROUND TABLE REVIEW: Approaches to Heating & Renewables for the Future Homes Standard
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ROUND TABLE REVIEW: Keeping Fabric First in Future Homes Standard Compliance
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THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Cornish housebuilder Legacy Properties blended its new high-end development into its rural surroundings, providing a combination of contemporary and rustic. Roseanne Field reports.
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INDUSTRY VIEWFINDER Building-In Resilience: Canvassing housebuilders’ views and experience once more on strategies for fl ood mitigation in new developments, with a particular focus on SuDS installations.
BUILDING FABRIC
TESTED SYSTEMS, QUIETER FLOORS Roly Ward from MEDITE SMARTPLY says tested OSB fl ooring systems with consistent performance are the key to acoustic compliance – and why detailing is the key.
GROUNDWORKS
GEOSYNTHETICS PROVIDE GENUINE SAVINGS Mark Gillies at Burdens looks at the key role played by geosynthetic materials in new housing developments, in particular how they can underpin cost-saving strategies.
HEATING, VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING
THE DO’S AND DON’TS OF SOCIAL NETWORKING Heat networks are becoming increasingly popular, but present key considerations for developers for ensuring long-term performance, says Altecnic’s Josh Collins.
INTERIORS
MODERN DOOR SYSTEMS FOR MODERN HOMES ECLISSE explores how pocket doors and fl ush hinged systems are helping developers maximise space, streamline interiors and enhance homeowner appeal.
PRODUCTS
Appointments & News Building Fabric Finance, Insurance & Software Groundworks
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Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Interiors
Landscaping & External Works Structural Elements
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