Bringing the master suite home
Tim Palmer reports on the bedroom furniture sector and finds that there is a strong trend to bring the luxury, class and comfort of the hotel suite into the new home
Everything including the kitchen sink
Energy, style, efficiency, service, stock, price - as Steve Menary discovers, installing the right kitchen requires mastering many key factors and knowing what the customer wants
Breathing space
Tim Palmer returns to the increasingly important matter of good air quality in energy efficient homes. Ventilation has a key role to play in creating comfortable, healthy properties
Get connected
Traditionally seen as delaying schemes, the utilities sector has evolved although challenges still remain. Steve Menary reports on the companies that ensure water, gas, electricity and broadband are delivered to home buyers on time
All systems go
Chris Windle reports on the business management systems that improve efficiencies, whether they aid marketing, building or other areas of a housebuilder’s business
Eco essentials
Tim Palmer looks at where the sustainability agenda is heading now, taking in the building fabric, appliances, offsite construction and water saving devices, as well as exploring the role of the renewables market
Doing all the groundwork
Tim Palmer reports on the companies that help housebuilders prepare sites for building. He also speaks to those who provide crucial drainage infrastructure, including sustainable drainage systems which have been a planning requirement since 2015
Safe as houses
Chris Windle looks at the products and systems that will keep home owners safe and secure in their own abodes, as well as alerting them to potential danger
Kitchen connections
Tim Palmer looks at what the kitchen and bathroom sectors have to offer to housebuilders during the important autumn selling season. Strong themes for the kitchen today include energy efficiency and connectivity, whilst the bathroom is a place for water saving and other technologies
Totally legal
It is all too easy to get caught up in legal issues if a housebuilder has not done their homework. Chris Windle finds out from the experts what aspects of the law the industry should be aware of right now
