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Kitchens, Bathrooms and General

Supporting role

Andrew Leech takes a look at the lintels market and finds that new products are emerging even though prices are at rock bottom

Cementing relationships

Innovations in the cement and mortar sector are designed to improve on-site efficiency and build speed. Tim Palmer looks at the latest products and the advantages for housebuilders

Block steady

Chris Windle gets the lowdown on how the off-site manufacture agenda is driving the development of a range of innovative products by brick and block manufacturers determined not to be left out in the cold

The Walrus

[MMC-IMG=1912-A=Left] Will the authors of the new Part L sweep the red-tape Oscars at the regulation writers’ ball?

Home suite home

Heritage Homes is the largest developer on the Isle of Man. Steve Menary looks at its latest scheme underway, Empress Apartments, designed to resemble a grand old 1920s seaside hotel

Home extensions

[MMC-IMG=1905-A=Left] Alistair Baker, chief executive of the Merlion Group, explains the success of the company’s private sector shared equity housing model

Two for one

As the government launches its new Home Buy proposals, Stephen Hoare talks to housebuilders about the shared equity initiatives they are offering to tempt first time buyers onto the property ladder

MOVES && APPOINTMENTS

Hotseat - Andrew Weaver

[MMC-IMG=1896-A=Right] Strata’s sales and marketing director Andrew Weaver recently splashed out on a Bang && Olufsen sound system – perfect for listening to Damon Albarn, of whom he is a huge fan