The full Futurebuild Knowledge Programme is now live!

REGISTER TO ATTEND Futurebuild 2026 has unveiled its two flagship conference stages; the Arena and the National Retrofit Conference. Designed to inform, challenge and inspire, both conferences offer a chance to hear directly from industry leaders while earning valuable CPD points. Plus, Futurebuild is co-located with UK... View Article

Latest fire remediation survey published by RSH

The Regulator of Social Housing has today published the findings of its latest survey of the fire safety of 11 metre plus buildings in the social housing sector. Of the 17,010 relevant buildings reported, 1,924 were identified as having a life-critical fire... View Article

InstallerSHOW 2026 returns to the NEC Birmingham

The UK’s built environment is entering a period of rapid change. With new building safety regulations, ambitious decarbonisation targets and the urgent need to upgrade existing housing stock, developers, housing providers and contractors face increasing pressure to deliver buildings that... View Article

Uniting the sector

Housing 2026 is the event for the housing and wider living sector, providing a crucial space to collaborate, create lasting solutions, and collectively shape the future of housing policy. Together, we can build a future where high-quality, accessible, and affordable... View Article

Resilience, reuse & regenerative design

Futurebuild 2026 has unveiled an unashamedly provocative main conference programme, placing resilience firmly at the centre of the built environment conversation. Taking place from 12-14 May 2026 at Excel London, big hitters representing UKGBC, RIBA, ACAN, Architects Declare and The... View Article

A plan for fuel poverty

David Patrick from Dimplex explores how electric heating and smart ventilation technologies can be easily integrated to deliver affordable warmth and comfort. As household energy costs in the UK continue to rise, fuel poverty has become a widespread challenge for... View Article

Meeting the sector’s decarbonisation goals

Robert Dreghorn at The Electric Heating Company outlines how electric heating solutions paired with efficiency upgrades can help local authorities, housing associations and private landlords reduce carbon, cut bills and future proof homes. Heating UK homes remains a major source... View Article

Retrofit made simpler

With millions of social homes still sitting below an EPC rating of C, a data-led retrofit model is emerging to help landlords tackle varied portfolios, as Luke Gale at Wienerberger explains. Across the UK, the challenge facing social housing providers... View Article

Forbo updates innovative residential vinyl collection

Forbo Flooring Systems has unveiled its refreshed Novilon luxury vinyl sheet collection, designed specifically for the housing market. Combining performance, comfort and sustainability with peace of mind, the range updates further enhance its suitability for busy family homes and light... View Article

Work begins on building 66 new council homes

Milton Keynes City Council and Higgins Partnerships have started work to build 66 new council homes at the former Cripps Lodge site in Netherfield. Key partners and local representatives marked the start of the project onsite to see the work... View Article

Mears Group make homes warmer and more efficient in Westminster

The £2m project saw 122 properties in Westminster benefit from energy efficient upgrades, partly funded by the government’s Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund. Mears Group delivered works on behalf of client Octavia (part of the Abri Group), aiming to improve both the condition and performance of Octavia’s social... View Article