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Reducing drainage noise

Tuesday, 23rd February 2021

LISTEN HERE Adam Cafer of Polypipe Building Services discusses how sound pollution can be reduced, especially in tall building drainage systems. With one third of the UK workforce currently working from home, issues such as noise pollution from building service... View Article

The advantages of electric heating

Tuesday, 23rd February 2021

Bill Walters of The Electric Heating Company explores how advances in technology and new energy efficiency standards mean there’s never been a better time to invest in electric heating. Electric heating is continually becoming an increasingly viable option for heating... View Article

How to maintain your house to avoid housing disrepair complaints

Monday, 22nd February 2021

If you’re renting your property, then you have a legal duty to ensure that it’s in a condition fit for human habitation. Fail to do so, and you might find yourself on the sharp end of a series of housing... View Article

How to update your home without any major renovations

Monday, 22nd February 2021

MD: 2021 is here. It’s a new year and time to give things a little refresh. Here are 5 ways to update your home without undergoing any major renovations. Many of us have been stuck in our house for months... View Article

Taylor&Emmet introduces free empty homes training

Wednesday, 17th February 2021

Taylor&Emmet LLP is marking Empty Homes Week (February 15-21) by offering free training to the public sector, via a virtual platform. The sessions are being provided by the firm’s specialist inheritance tracing and empty homes team, which helps organisations address... View Article

Salix Homes named as one of Top 5 Digital Housing Associations

Monday, 15th February 2021

Salford housing association Salix Homes has been named amongst the top five digital landlords in the UK. Salix Homes, which manages 8,000 homes across Salford, has come in at number four in the Top 30 Digital Housing Providers roll of... View Article

Extra £3.5bn for removing unsafe cladding derided as being too little and too late

Thursday, 11th February 2021

The long awaited Government announcement on how it will resolve the cladding scandal were almost immediately criticised for not being enough, for taking too long and for focussing solely on cladding – while ignoring other serious safety concerns such as... View Article

Norcros Adhesives provides additional customer support with new ‘how to’ videos

Wednesday, 10th February 2021

Norcros Adhesives has introduced animated ‘How to’ videos to support three of its recent product launches. The videos form part of the company’s commitment to provide ongoing support for its customers, increasing product knowledge and encouraging correct usage. All the... View Article

Glasdon Modus™ Helps Improve Communal Waste Disposal and Recycling

Monday, 8th February 2021

Leading designer and manufacturer of waste management solutions, Glasdon, share their insight into how the Modus™ range of bin and container housings has been helping local authorities and housing associations maintain cleaner environments and improve residential recycling rates. Glasdon designed... View Article

National Landlord Index – Majority of landlords optimistic about house prices in 2021 but many concerned with long-term effects of Brexit

Monday, 8th February 2021

The National Landlord Index published by Accommodation.co.uk, has uncovered that nearly half (46%) of landlords in the UK believe that Brexit will have a negative effect on house prices in the long-term. With the property market just starting to recover... View Article

Vent-Axia’s Lo-Carbon PoziDry Pro PIV Successfully Tackles Condensation and Mould in Test Home

Thursday, 4th February 2021

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has put its Lo-Carbon PoziDry ProTM Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) to the test in a real home environment. The PoziDry Pro was installed in a 3-bed home in Reading which suffered from an ongoing condensation... View Article

‘Easy-fit’ pipework, fire sprinkler and boiler boxing solutions from UK Boxings

Tuesday, 2nd February 2021

Easy to fit decorative boxings from UK Boxings have been used for more than 20 years by UK housing associations, local authorities and social housing contractors to hide pipework for fire sprinklers, heating systems and below boilers to save time... View Article

Stannah introduce new cost-effective passenger lift range

Tuesday, 2nd February 2021

Whether looking for a replacement lift or new lift for a building project, selecting the right passenger lift for a housing project can be a challenge. Many different factors need to be considered carefully to ensure that the selected lift... View Article

New Jackets, Work Trousers & Topwear in the 2021 Snickers Workwear Catalogue

Monday, 1st February 2021

With verifiably sustainable fabric technology innovations. With a focus on comfort, performance and sustainability in its new products, the 2021 digital catalogue has all you need to know about Snickers Workwear, including new products that now use REPREVE, the world’s number... View Article

Finalists Announced for the Fraser and Fraser 10th Scottish Empty Homes Awards Ceremony

Friday, 29th January 2021

The Scottish Empty Homes Partnership has announced the finalists for their 10th Annual Conference Awards Ceremony. The winners will be announced on the 2nd of February, on the second day of their 3-day digital conference. Over the past 10 years,... View Article

Be inspired with BLANCO’s new brochures for 2021

Wednesday, 27th January 2021

BLANCO UK has launched two striking, informative brochures. The brochures, which include relevant prices, were designed with the kitchen designer and retailer in mind; and they are perfect for the homeowner too. The new “BLANCO UNIT à la Carte Collection... View Article

Real regeneration to transform derelict site into homes

Wednesday, 27th January 2021

A derelict Tyneside site that has laid dormant for more than 20 years is set to be rejuvenated by the creation of 59 affordable homes. Regeneration specialist, Vistry Partnerships North East, has been given planning permission to build on land... View Article

Real regeneration to transform derelict site into homes

Tuesday, 26th January 2021