With clients keener than ever to investigate renewable technology, small builders are increasingly being asked to provide authoritative advice on relatively untried technology. So what will really work in practice and what's just eco-bling? Charlotte Webster of Solarcentury talks to Will Anderson, self-builder and author of 'Diary of an Eco-Builder', about his experience building a 'zero carbon' home.

Adams Rite is to showcase a number of new locking and access control products designed to comply with the latest legislation on stand G125 at Interbuild.

The new CO475L-28 Codelock

New, robust security deadlocks; a streamlined panic bar; a new deadlatch; a Codelock system and the UK’s first CE-marked continuous hinges are all new products that will be featured within themed areas designed to help building professionals meet the latest UK and European legislation, regulations and standards.