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Some HBF members are on the pitch...

Feb. 1, 2004

Dave Baker, HBF director of technical services, finds a football analogy to explain how the Part E Robust Standard Details provide “wins” for the government, t…

Mark Pedley

Feb. 1, 2004

Family?My wife Lorraine, who works with special needs children, son Liam (14) and daughter Natalie (13)

The Wulrus

Feb. 1, 2004

Behind those dark glasses, the Walrus is still recovering from the office Christmas bash. As enjoyable as it was, our columnist’s thoughts turned to the challe…

Update

Feb. 1, 2004

Kate Barker review

Products

Feb. 1, 2004

General

Products

Feb. 1, 2004

Kitchen design Neos concept

Photo-realistic imagery

Feb. 1, 2004

A new Windows-based real time visualisation programme, developed specifically for the property industry, is attracting the interest of housebuilders.

Wish list

Feb. 1, 2004

Choosing the right kitchen furniture to maximise a compact space is a prime consideration in PPG3-style homes. Fiona McWilliam looks at the latest designs and …

Hi-spec savers

Feb. 1, 2004

Andrew Leech finds that the latest trend on the boil in the kitchen appliances sector is Sarah Jessica Parker-style space and time saving devices, with energy …

A haven within

Feb. 1, 2004

Bathrooms are closely behind kitchens when it comes to influencing homebuyers, and today they’re not just bathrooms, but relaxation havens with the luxury acc…