Buildingtalk Online Editor Max Banner has taken a look at a trio of stories involving the building industry, including reaction to James Brokenshire becoming Housing Secretary, plus fire safety expects demanding action from the government over building safety and six reasons why timber frame is surging in the UK.

A recent study has shown 42% of Brits have said extending their home provides better value for money than moving.

Martin Hurn, the new owner of the ecobuild event, has reflected on how the first year under his tenure went. He analyses highlights, how criticisms were addressed and looks towards future plans for the event.

Buildingtalk Online Editor Max Banner has taken a look at a trio of stories involving the building industry, including how the value of flats in London have plummeted due to them having Grenfell-style cladding.

Blog news: leaked report on Grenfell fire, why so few women in building trades, CITB staff cuts, plus tackling the housing crisis.

Paul Coley, of Senior Architectural Systems, looks at the role that glazing systems have to play in the creation of the new generation of Extra Care schemes

Paul Black, CEO at sales-i, has analysed three important questions that building suppliers affected by the collapse of Carillion should ask.

Buildingtalk online editor Max Banner interviewed product manager at Protect Membranes, John Mellor, as he launched the company’s Protect TF InterFoil at this year’s Ecobuild show.

Trevor Bowers, director at Washroom Washroom, takes an informative look at the power of colour in interior design…

There’s a constant drive to find new ways to deliver projects. Here are six new designs that are revolutionising the industry.