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Hot stuff

1 Feb 2005

The involvement of home heating systems with homes' overall energy ratings under Part L of the Building Regulations is leading to major innovations in the sector. Tim Palmer reports

Water power

1 Feb 2005

Andrew Leech reports on how quick fit shower “pods” and bathroom components are gaining popularity. While David Osborne of Roman offers some tips on installing a wetroom

Good taste

1 Feb 2005

<MMC-CAPTION 100 align=left> [MMC-IMG=1266-A=Left] Caple’s Monarch Walnut kitchen from Maurice Lay features a solid wood frame and veneered centre panels<br> </MMC-CAPTION>Kitchen trends are moving up a gear. Manufacturers and suppliers give Andrew Leech

Trust development

1 Feb 2005

[MMC-IMG=1262-A=Left] Elsea Park in Bourne, by Allison Homes, is a comprehensively masterplanned scheme developed in a village style. Community facilities and transport links have been provided as well as an ecological buffer zone to an adjoining wood, wh

The Walrus

1 Feb 2005

[MMC-IMG=1261-A=Left] Walrus had a hairy moment comparable to Jean-Claude Killy’s when facing a steep run at Val D’Isere. But it was at his local convenience store, rather than the ski slopes, that he confronted the challenge

The direct approach

1 Feb 2005

Non-executive directors. What do they do? Would your firm benefit from having one? Or perhaps you fancy being one yourself? Ben Roskrow talks to two senior housebuilders about their roles as non-execs