Showhome has released its latest April, Futurebuild special, issue, capturing a sector defined by momentum, innovation, and evolving expectations across design and delivery.
Arriving at a pivotal moment for the industry, this issue places a strong focus on the ideas and developments shaping residential construction, with particular attention on the upcoming Futurebuild 2026 event this May. Co located with UK Construction Week and The Stone and Surfaces Show, the event is set to bring together a broad cross section of the built environment, creating a platform for collaboration and forward looking discussion.
In an exclusive interview, Martin Hurn, Events Director of Futurebuild, shares insight into what visitors can expect this year, highlighting the scale and significance of an event positioned to influence the months ahead.
The issue also features a Big Interview with John Beresford, Managing Director at Buckland Developments, who outlines an approach centred on patience, placemaking, and early infrastructure delivery. His perspective reflects a wider shift within the sector towards building with greater foresight and long term value in mind.
Innovation remains a central theme throughout the issue. Rob Ginberg, CEO of hib., appears as this edition’s Innovator, discussing how integrated technology is reshaping the bathroom space. His insights underline the growing alignment between performance and design, with refined details increasingly influencing perceived value.
The cover story from Designer Contracts reinforces the importance of consistency and clarity in delivery, demonstrating how a structured business approach can support quality outcomes across projects.
Across the issue’s features, Showhome continues to explore how early stage decisions are shaping the finished home. Kitchens focuses on planning and installation efficiency, while Flooring examines the role of specification in influencing buyer perception and spatial flow. In White Goods and Appliances, integrated solutions are refining expectations within modern housebuilding featuring insight from Beko.
Further features include Smart Technology, which looks at the role of integrated systems and lighting in delivering reliability and cohesion, and Surfaces, where texture, light integration, and performance are examined as defining factors in both aesthetics and durability.
The issue also showcases a selection of product innovations from Blanco, MyLife Bathrooms, Quooker, and Marmox, offering practical examples of how functionality and design continue to evolve across key areas of the home.
In Ask the Expert, Dave Mayer, Commercial Director at Reginox, and Nigel Wareing of Cornerstone Design and Marketing reflect on what defines a leading brand in today’s competitive market. Meanwhile, Open House features Rebecca Jones, Creative Account Manager at Edward Thomas Interiors, providing further insight into the people shaping the sector.
As the industry moves into a busy and significant period, this latest issue of Showhome captures a market in transition, where expectations are rising and the relationship between design, delivery, and customer experience continues to evolve.
