OCTOBER/ NOVEMBER 2025 CONTENTS
04 INDUSTRY NEWS 10
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22 THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
INSIGHTS 34
ASK THE EXPERT: SMARTER FINANCE FOR DEVELOPERS COMMENTS 36 ASK THE MANUFACTURER: IT’S ‘BELT AND BRACES’ FOR BATHROOM WATERPROOFING THE CLIMATE CHALLENGE
FEATURES 55
LUXURY DEVELOPMENTS PROJECT REPORT
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INDUSTRY VIEWFINDER: Permitted Developments: Converting Urban Commercial Buildings to Residential
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ROUND TABLE REVIEW: Solutions for Futureproofi ng Grid Connections
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LONDON BUILD 2025 SHOW PREVIEW
ELEMENTAL LONDON 2025 SHOW PREVIEW
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BATHROOMS & KITCHENS FOCUS
SMARTER DESIGN STARTS WITH THE BATHROOM With growing pressure to make every component of a home more sustainable; one crucial area that deserves more focus is the bathroom. Sophie Weston at Geberit explains more.
BATHROOMS & KITCHENS FOCUS
TRUSTED PARTNERS: SHAPING THE FUTURE OF BTR Damian Sheridan OF Wren Contract Kitchens discusses why trusted partners are essential to delivering quality and sustainable solutions.
BUILDING FABRIC
BUILDING FOR A LOW-CARBON FUTURE Polypipe Building Products explores how heat pumps supported by effi cient system design and components can help developers meet low-carbon targets and futureproof new homes.
HEATING, VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING
FLAMES WITH PURPOSE: MODERN STOVES IN LOW CARBON DEVELOPMENTS Peter Mintoft at Charlton & Jenrick explores how Ecodesign Ready stoves contribute to low carbon builds, supporting building effi ciency and sustainable heating.
UTILITIES & SERVICES
SMART EV INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE MODERN BUILD Becky Hornby at Rolec explores why EV infrastructure has become essential for developers in delivering Part S building regulations.
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SOLUTIONS FOR FUTUREPROOFING GRID CONNECTIONS
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