Designer Contracts latest move all sewn up

Cameo, the specialist blinds and curtain making division of Designer Contracts, has moved to new and upgraded premises near the company’s Chesterfield, Derbyshire, headquarters. As the UK’s largest flooring contractor and a key supplier to the new build sector, Designer... View Article

Councillors visit Abri sites

Bracknell Forest and Town Councillors were this week shown around two Abri sites which are being regenerated to provide 57 social rented homes for the local community. Abri is redeveloping two existing sites at Barn Close and Bay House, both... View Article

North East Housing Association achieves Gold Accreditation

Karbon Homes’ commitment to reducing the environmental impact of its operations and housing management has been formally recognised, with the association being awarded the Gold accreditation by SHIFT, the housing sector’s leading sustainability standard. From its latest SHIFT (sustainable homes... View Article

Higgins Partnerships to build 66 new council homes

Higgins Partnerships has been appointed by Milton Keynes City Council to deliver 66 new council homes at the former Cripps Lodge sheltered housing site in Netherfield, Buckinghamshire. The development will transform the former care facility into a high-quality, sustainable residential... View Article

Homeless and vulnerable households gain permanent housing

Homefinder UK, the national housing mobility scheme run by Home Connections, has released its 2024/25 Impact Report, showcasing the scale and significance of its work to tackle the UK’s housing crisis. Amid record-breaking waiting lists and a chronic shortage of affordable... View Article

Marmox holding the line on NHBC wetroom requirements

Not only does 2025 mark the 25th anniversary of Harry Parsons setting up Marmox UK Ltd, but it will also remind many longer-serving bathroom and wetroom specialists of when the manufacturer’s remarkable Multiboard product first became available to the home... View Article

Vent-Axia welcomes Awaab’s Law draft guidance

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has welcomed the Government’s recent publication of ‘Awaab’s Law: Draft guidance for social landlords’, following Awaab’s Law being laid out in front of Parliament on 25 June 2025. With phase 1 of the law set... View Article

Cost-effective floors that support tenants

Cost-effective sheet vinyl flooring solutions from Beauflor help social housing providers to deliver supportive environments for their tenants. With 80% of social homes still rented without flooring and growing scrutiny in standards of accommodation for tenants, social housing providers are... View Article

Render solutions for Britain’s retrofit challenge

Retrofitting housing stock will continue to remain high on the agenda with local authorities and developers under pressure to improve the energy efficiency and appearance of older social housing. Render systems, particularly when used with external wall insulation, offer a... View Article