Product Reviews

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

Market transparency

July 1, 2009 Product Reviews

Kevin Stanley looks at those vital glazed products – doors, windows and conservatories. With doors and windows the drive to improve standards in energy consumption is constantly driving product development. Conservatories, too, must be efficient, attractive and cost effective

Digital development

May 1, 2009 Product Reviews

Tim Palmer reports on the latest software available to help housebuilders plan their developments, whether land valuing or designing a home

Cash barriers

May 1, 2009 Product Reviews

Following on fromour December issue, Suzie Mayes considers the type of lending now available to developers. She finds that while there has been some improvement, getting finance is still a very tough task

Thinking small

April 1, 2009 Product Reviews

As Andrew Leech discovers, nanotechnology is working alongside more traditional thermal and sound insulation solutions to keep the heat in and the noise out, whilst helping housebuilders be Code compliant

Taking the heat

April 1, 2009 Product Reviews

Kevin Stanley takes a look at not only the points and credits housebuilders can score when considering heating, ventilation and air conditioning, but how the latest systems can help home owners feel comfortable and content

Plugged in

April 1, 2009 Product Reviews

Suzie Mayeslearns how home technology brings peace of mind and comfort to home owners and can even do the same for developers

Health check

April 1, 2009 Product Reviews

Introducing the Code for Sustainable Homes part three, Suzie Mayes gives an overview of what is required of housebuilders in the health and wellbeing category, and who can offer help

3 point plan

March 1, 2009 Product Reviews

Tim Palmer looks at how isualation, applicances and lighting can help housebuilders score valuable points under the Code in the energy and carbon category

Open sesame

March 1, 2009 Product Reviews

Andrew Leech looks at how window and door manufacturers are helping housebuilders tackle the Code’s requirements

Point scoring

March 1, 2009 Product Reviews

Manfacturers of timber frame and traditional build are innovating and adapting so that housebuilders can score points and credits in the crucial energy and carbon category. Suzie Mayes reports