Sinking into a hot bath is a welcome way to relax and escape from the world for a bit. But if you’re also lying in the bubbles dreaming of a new bathroom, then use our expert tips to give your bathroom a makeover without overspending.
The brand of bathroom you choose and how big an overhaul you’re planning for your space are the main things that will determine how much it costs. Though it’s also possible to give your bathroom a new look without buying a new bathroom suite, bath or shower.
Understandably, you might not be comfortable letting traders into your home at the moment – so below are some tips on the things you can do yourself, as well as a look at costs. See more ideas for updating bathrooms on a budget.
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General praise for stricter carbon reduction targets from next year is tempered by longer-term questions around industry support and opportunities to exceed national building requirements
The construction sector has welcomed some of the major commitments made by the government in its Future Homes Standard, such as the introduction of stricter energy efficiency standards from 2022. However, some industry bodies have questioned whether enough support will be in place to realistically meet the standards nationally in both new and existing homes.
A government response to its consultation on setting revised efficiency requirements for new build homes from 2025 has formalised intentions to ban fossil fuel heating, including natural gas boilers, from future buildings.
In our second major analysis of industry payment-practice reports,
Megan Kelly delves into the government data to identify the best and worst payers in the sector. We also look beyond the headline figures to uncover the often complex reasons why some companies appear able to settle their debts more swiftly than others
Slow payment has long plagued construction. It comes as no surprise to learn that, in 2020, amid a global pandemic, a national shutdown, and with many companies struggling for cash, poor payment practices have again come to the fore.
According to
Construction News’s latest analysis of government payment data, most of which was collected after the first lockdown was enforced in March 2020, many must still wait well beyond 30 days to receive payment. Adding to cashflow challenges, nearly a third of all payments breached agreed terms, typically meaning a commitment to pay by some other deadline beyond 30 days was also missed.