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Tim Palmer talks to Bave Baker, chief executive of Robust Details Ltd, and housebuilders about the industry's successes in developing compliant constructions f…

Insulate and ventilate

The industry has grappled with the ratcheting up of standards for Parts L and E. But there are more changes on the way to thermal and sound insulation requirem…

All change: Parts A, C && P

Paul Wheeler outlines the latest changes to Parts A, C and P of the Building Regulations, which came into force in December and January. These relate to struct…

Hope for co-operation

[MMC-IMG=1359-A=Left] Building Regulations minister Phil Hope wants to reassure the industry that he understands its concerns over the number of changes that a…

Windows, Doors && Architectural Ironmongery

Iron rule

High quality architectural ironmongery can add strong visual impact to homes. Tim Palmer talks to suppliers about how housebuilders are spending more on this

Open and shut case

For external doorsets, security is key, but design need not be compromised. Tim Palmer reports on the latest developments in the exterior door sector, and look…

Top of the glass

With the thermal performance and sound insulation requirements of windows rising to new heights, Andrew Leech finds that most manufacturers are already ahead o…

See the light

[MMC-IMG=1345-A=Left] On the site of a former water treatment works in north London, St James has developed a stunning high density scheme. Steve Menary takes …

The Walrus

[MMC-IMG=1343-A=Left] The proposed launch of “affordable” flat-pack housing kits might seem like a great idea. But the issue of a missing allen key is unlikely…