Switch launches residential programmes

Switch Housing, which is operated by the asset management and consultancy company, Switch Management Ltd, has launched a programme to source safe and secure residential accommodation for vulnerable families across the UK.  In partnership with councils and local authorities, Switch Housing... View Article

Fast LVT Installations with Flex Pro

Flex Pro is the faster and easier way to install Moduleo® luxury vinyl floors.  Flex Pro self-adhesive underlay makes it possible to achieve a floating installation for Moduleo® Pro dryback luxury vinyl floors. Cutting down on installation complexity, using Flex... View Article

Beauflor Welcomes a New Era in Cushion Vinyl with Twilight

Beauflor has released its first cushion vinyl floor made from 100% bio-circular attributed PVC, reducing the CO2 emissions of production by 40% compared to its conventional vinyl flooring for residential applications.  Unlike traditional PVC flooring made from fossil fuels, Beauflor’s... View Article

Vent-Axia Supports BEAMA’s EPC Reform Paper
to Improve IAQ

Market-leading British ventilation manufacturer, Vent-Axia, is delighted to support the publication of BEAMA’s¹ ‘Reforming Energy Performance Certificates for Indoor Air Quality’ position paper. Launched on World Ventil8 Day, 8 November 2024, the paper urges Government to broaden the Energy Performance... View Article

Missing Closers… Whoa, Heavy!

Fire doors are crucial for safety, yet their weight often causes residents to remove door closers, compromising fire protection. Pete Davies of Fireco highlights how free-swing devices can address this by ensuring doors close properly during emergencies. For those of... View Article

Vent-Axia Enables Action this World Ventilation Day

Leading ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is welcoming the third, World Ventilation Day, #WorldVentil8Day, a day dedicated to recognising and promoting the importance of ventilation and indoor air quality (IAQ). This year World Ventil8 Day will be held on Friday 8th November 2024,... View Article

Delivering flexibility on flooring refurbishments

Traditionally, flooring refurbishments that involve damaged or uneven subfloors are time intensive and costly to undertake. But not anymore. Here, Donna Hannaway, Head of Marketing UK and Ireland at Forbo Flooring Systems explores how the latest Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT)... View Article

New steps to keep tenants safe

With more than half of social tenants now disabled, Housing Associations can now access a cost-effective method of manage the risk of helping keep tenants safe when using stairs. Legally, landlords must allow disabled tenants to make changes necessary to... View Article

Showersave launches QB1-21XE waste water heat recovery system

Showersave, the award-winning manufacturer and distributor of waste water heat recovery systems (WWHRS), has unveiled the Showersave QB1-21XE, its latest innovation designed to offer enhanced energy efficiency and ease of installation for contractors. Available for installation from December 2024, this... View Article

Mastering maintenance

For social landlords, implementing an effective and well-planned regime of maintenance is critical to ensuring their residents’ homes are safe and fit for purpose – particularly when it comes to waterproofing, Roland Jackson of SOPREMA explains more. Like every other... View Article

Airtech Supports Radon Awareness Week’s 10th Anniversary

Airtech, the condensation, mould and radon specialists, is once again supporting UK Radon Awareness Week by helping raise awareness of the radioactive gas. Run by the UK Radon Association, this year’s UK Radon Awareness Week marks its 10th anniversary with... View Article

Choosing a flooring contractor

Choosing the right flooring contractor is a critical decision for housing providers with the potential to significantly impact the overall success of a construction or renovation project. From the quality and range of products to buying power, stock levels, compliance,... View Article