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Airheads

The ventilation sector is awaiting the next round of Building Regulations updates to Part F and Part L, which will have an impact on systems design and buildings’ airtightness. Andrew Leech talks to suppliers who are busy developing new products, includin

Home cover

Cladding is a cost effective way of introducing visual impact to buildings and providing extra insulation. Tim Palmer looks at the wide range of cladding materials currently available

Fashion sense

Staiths South Bank in Gateshead arose from Wimpey’s brave decision to appoint fashion guru Wayne Hemingway to help it design a scheme, following his public criticisms of the housebuilding industry. Steve Menary visits the development, where the gamble app

The Walrus

[MMC-IMG=1648-A=Left] The Walrus finds that the Better Regulation Task Force’s new approach to Building Regulations is like putting together a winning footie team

Standard response

NHBC’s technical standards play a key role in ensuring new homes meet customers’ expectations. Satvinder Sahota looks at the changes since they were first published in 1945

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Restoration drama

Restoring historic buildings can be expensive and unpredictable, but it is often necessary on brownfield sites. Chris Windle looks into the costs and challenges, and the importance of getting experts on board to help make your scheme a success

Shanghai surprise

[MMC-IMG=1635-A=Left] Shanghai’s housing market is changing rapidly, reports Natasha Tucker: prices are rising and hutong style homes are disappearing in favour of high rise apartments. Peter Eales of o i solutions explains why doing business in China is

Eastern promise

UK developers have historically focused on domestic and US markets, but for dynamic firms prepared to step out of their comfort zone, profit margins beckon from emerging economies in Russia and China. Allison Heller reports on the growing demand for middl