4 days ago2 minFlood-proof housesFlooding is an increasing problem across the UK and it’s not just river water that can cause damage when flooding occurs.
May 33 minWill people be able to afford renovation costs?With the cost of living surging for the majority of the population and less disposable income, can people afford to upscale their housing?
Apr 193 minShould unused offices be made into affordable housing?Companies no longer need as much room or desk space if only half their workforce is in the building at any one time—savvy CEOs have ..
Apr 63 minWhat are the industry prospects for tradespeople?In any sector, the rules of supply and demand influence what can be charged and what wages are paid. In the early noughties..
Mar 303 minThe rise of the warehouseNow that the internet has disrupted consumerism, warehouses are badly needed, but the demand is causing many suitable land issues.
Mar 93 minLighting up your businessThere’s a lot to consider when planning the lighting of a workspace: type of work, physical dimensions and whether it's fit for purpose.
Mar 93 minThe impact of backlogsIt’s all well and good asking people to work from home for employees’ health and wellbeing, but it seems that physical distance..
Feb 233 minWould you be switched on with this scheme?Not only will this help the National Grid by spreading households’ usage across the entire 24 hours, it could also help low-income families
Feb 93 minArchitect or fortune teller?professionals designing houses in the 1950s wouldn’t have known that we would develop such a reliance on electrical items seventy years on.
Jan 263 minIs the right to repair law the solution it seems?Will the change for repairs mean fewer items appear in landfills?
Jan 123 minHome is where the heart isGo back a few years and some families spent very few hours within the four walls of their home. Out of the house and at work for approx....
Dec 28, 20213 minLittle things can really go a long wayIf you’re a housebuilder tasked with creating an estate of 200+ houses, you’re not going to have the time to look at each property in...
Dec 13, 20212 minAbout the brands we partner with…Electricals Online is the newcomer on the block against such giants as Screwfix, for example. Though our brand may not be too familiar to...
Dec 1, 20213 minEnergy-efficient heatingThere’s been a lot of coverage in the news about how much more it’s going to cost us to heat our homes. Energy prices are shooting up,...
Nov 17, 20212 minTime to vent!Now that winter is upon us, householders will naturally turn up the heating. This is all well and good, but if a property doesn’t have...
Oct 26, 20213 minThe dark nights are upon usNo, we’re not talking about Batman. Just as happens every year, the clocks go back and the nights become darker much earlier. This brings...
Oct 18, 20213 minDummy alarm box vs. the real thing – which is best?Fixing a ‘Beware of the Dog’ sign to your gate, even if you don’t have a pet pooch, can give an intruder the impression that your home...
Sep 28, 20213 minElectric cars on the rise...According to figures from the BBC, more electric cars were sold than new diesel vehicles in July 2021, for the second month in a row....
Sep 14, 20212 minShould HMO developers choose electric heaters and boilers over gas?Traditionally, gas boilers are chosen by house builders and developers as the method of heating the home and providing constant hot...
Aug 31, 20213 minDevelopers: improve the appeal and value of your propertiesHow we use our homes constantly changes. We’ve just gone through a pandemic, which has shaped how we spend time within our four walls,...