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responsible. Therefore, a supplier’s commitment to sustainability – such as the use of sustainable materials, waste reduction initiatives and their efforts to minimise carbon emissions – should be an important factor in the decision- making process.


The supplier’s approach to logistics and delivery should also be fl eible to the specifi c needs of each development site.  supplier that provides fl eible delivery schedules, carried out by dedicated and knowledgeable teams that can work around the project’s timeline, can signifi cantly reduce the risk of delays and project disruption.


SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT


As sustainability becomes a key focus in modern property development, the environmental practices of a kitchen supplier should be carefully considered. Developers are increasingly expected to deliver projects that are not only high quality but also environmentally


REPUTATION AND TRACK RECORD Finally, a supplier’s reputation within the industry is a strong indicator of their reliability and performance. Suppliers who have a proven track record on similar projects, positive testimonials from developers, as well as homeowners, provide valuable insights into the supplier’s consistency, service quality and overall reliability. There are large number of important factors which specifi ers need to consider when choosing the right kitchen supplier. Housebuilders and developers should look at a mixture of product range, quality, reliability, sustainability and reputation during the decision-making process. At the end of the day, choosing the right supplier adds signifi cant value to property developments, providing long-term success in a competitive market.


Damian Sheridan is director of sales at Wren Contracts


British General innovating house building with Vistry


British General (BG Electrical) products have been featured in the Vistry Innovation Centre (VIC), a new house design that paves the way for the Future Homes Standard and beyond to net zero carbon. Vistry Group, which owns the house building brands Linden Homes, Bovis Homes, Countryside Homes and Countryside Partnerships, has created the state-of-the-art factory to showcase brands using cutting edge technologies to promote the construction of more sustainable new build homes. The BG Electrical products featured include the BG consumer units, Wi-Fi double switch sockets, integrated door chime, outdoor power socket, and smart home control socket. Part of the Luceco Group, British General is leading the way in smart electrics, creating environmentally responsible electrical solutions as homes become more energy efficient by utilising smart innovations. The inclusion of these BG Electrical products in Vistry’s Innovation Centre can aid homeowners to optimise their operational energy usage, delivering smarter solutions to reduce energy wastage and emissions. Joe Wright, national house builder account mseanager for Luceco, said: “This new collaboration with Vistry and British General is an exciting venture into the future of house building. The entirety of the Luceco Group and its brands are dedicated to sustainability and electrifying the UK.”


01952 238 100 www.bgelectrical.uk HBD10_Luceco_Interiors - Electrical_DPR.indd 1 Dulux unveils True Joy™ as its Colour Of The Year 2025 21/10/2024 14:01


For 2025, Dulux is asking architects, specifiers and designers to embrace yellow and infuse a sense of optimism, pride and imagination into their projects. As a guiding light to introduce these bold, positive shades to clients, the paint manufacturer has announced True Joy™ as its Colour of the Year for 2025, which is complemented by three versatile ColourFutures™ palettes. Over that last two decades, the Dulux Colour of the Year has been chosen through extensive trend research by Dulux colour experts and international design professionals. The 2025 selection, True Joy™, is a bright and positive yellow that reflects people’s desire to break free, reset, and create something new and exciting. As well as embracing True Joy™, Dulux is also encouraging designers to share the joy of yellow and help clients to leap out of their comfort zone – and feel confident in doing so. Yellow shades like True Joy™ can be used as a bold statement colour or an accent hue. However, to help designers advise their clients on the best colour pairings, Dulux has created three supporting ColourFutures™ palettes. To support specifiers and provide additional guidance on the use of True Joy™, Dulux has created the Dulux Trade Colour of the Year 2025 Specifier Guide which includes mood boards that can be used to help create the perfect space across any sector.


0333 222 70 70 duluxtrade.co.uk/cf25


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