A good quality of flooring for social housing

With Blacktex sheet vinyl floors from Beauflor®, affordable housing refurbishments can benefit from a floor that’s fast to install, durable and comfortable in use. The BBC has reported that anti-poverty campaigners are calling for housing associations to stop ripping out... View Article

ROCKWOOL SoundPro is here

ROCKWOOL SoundPro is a new guide to support specifiers in designing acoustic insulation into education and residential buildings. The guide will help you to: Understand the importance of good acoustic design Learn how to enhance the acoustic capabilities of building... View Article

Encasement’s versatile pipe boxing and casings

Encasement pipe boxing and casings have been used for more than 15 years to conceal interior and exterior pipework in a range of social housing projects across the UK, from fire sprinkler installations and heating system upgrades to the latest... View Article

Conceal and protect pipework with Arma metal boxing

Where external pipework needs to be concealed and protected against the risk of accidental damage or vandalism, Arma metal pipe boxing provides a tough and versatile solution that also improves aesthetics and adds a uniform finish to the project. In addition, with... View Article

Vinyl floors for good quality social homes

Beauflor vinyl floors are a cost-effective and lasting finish for today’s social and affordable homes. Social and affordable housing providers can look towards Beauflor for a floor that contributes to a supportive and good quality interior for tenants, while fulfilling... View Article

Onyx Shower Seat with Back & Arms

From our Onyx range of contemporary mobility aids, shower trays, and bathroom accessories, comes the Onyx Seat Back and Arms, which can be purchased alongside an Onyx Shower Seat, or separately. Featuring a comfortable back rest and two fold-up support... View Article

Legionella risk assessments

The Legionella Control Association (LCA) discusses why a thorough risk assessment is a good starting point for adhering to legislation, as well as the importance of ensuring it is undertaken by a trained and occupationally competent person A  Risk Assessment... View Article

New technology is the key to fire door compliance

With new regulation now in force for checking fire doors, Dave Carr from Propeller Powered explains how advanced technology is helping the housing sector to comply Enforced in January 2023, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 set new legal duties... View Article

A bathroom and kitchens role in reaching net zero targets

Chris Tranter from Bristan looks at the kitchen and bathroom solutions available to help providers work more efficiently and sustainably across retrofit projects Soaring energy prices and the cost-of-living crisis are having a huge impact on housing providers as they... View Article