Product Reviews

The latest product reviews from the UK housebuilding product manufacturers and suppliers

Birtley

A handle on housing

April 4, 2018 Product Reviews

As housebuilders gear up to meet government targets, Steve Menary looks at the types of windows and doors they are choosing

Makita

Tool stations

April 4, 2018 Product Reviews

Tim Palmer finds out about the tools and machinery that housebuilders need for a range of functions

Bedrooms March 2018 a

Brilliant bedrooms

March 7, 2018 Product Reviews

Chris Windle explores the furniture and interior details that bring comfort as well as a subtle impact to a bedroom

Kitchens March 2018 A

All about kitchens

March 7, 2018 Product Reviews

Tim Palmer reports on the trends setting the agenda for kitchens in 2018

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Clearing the air

Feb. 7, 2018 Product Reviews

Tim Palmer reports on the progress being made in ensuring good air quality in new homes with manufacturers keen to be part of the solution

TriConnex

Good connections

Feb. 7, 2018 Product Reviews

Chris Windle explores the issues currently concerning the utility sector and talks to the utility providers offering on-time solutions

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Safety gear

Dec. 6, 2017 Product Reviews

Kevin Stanley looks at how housebuilders can keep their customers feeling safe and secure in their new homes, and ensure they are alerted to any potential danger

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Laying the foundations

Nov. 6, 2017 Product Reviews

With the pressure to ramp up housing starts, housebuilders are increasingly turning to land with remediation and drainage hurdles to overcome. Steve Menary reports

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Supporting cast

Nov. 6, 2017 Product Reviews

Tim Palmer looks at the unsung heroes of construction – lintels, membranes, cavity trays and damp proof coursing

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Block aid

Oct. 6, 2017 Product Reviews

Chris Windle explores the various methods of building available to housebuilders, taking in traditional brick and block, timber frame construction and modern methods of construction. All have their part to play in increasing the country’s housing supply