Don’t just box it, Pendock it!

The Pendock Profiles range of specialist pipe boxing and casing solutions is one of the most comprehensive available, and is already a common feature in countless projects across the UK including heating system refurbishment, boiler upgrades and retro-fit fire sprinkler... View Article

How secure is your metering system?

Wired M-Bus (Meter-Bus), the widely used European standard for remote reading of heat network meters, has drawn fire recently from providers of alternative solutions because it doesn’t use encryption. But that doesn’t mean it’s not 100% secure, says Sam Clarke, Business... View Article

10 EV Charging Must-Knows for Housing Providers

With the shift to electric vehicles accelerating, housing providers must navigate complex infrastructure, cost, and accessibility challenges to stay ahead. These 10 key considerations will help you make smarter, future-ready decisions on EV charging in 2025. 10 considerations for housing... View Article

BAL celebrates DOUBLE success at TTA Awards 2025!

BAL are celebrating after winning Best Innovation at this year’s Tile Association (TTA) Awards and also scooping the Best Environmental Initiative as part of ARDEX Group UK. The TTA Awards 2025 took place at The Hilton Metropole on Friday 16th... View Article

C-TEC announces 5-year warranty on its CAST-powered products

C-TEC has announced that all its CAST-powered products will have a new 5-year warranty from 1 May 2025. CAST (C-TEC Addressable System Technology) is C-TEC’s own proprietary life-safety system protocol. Hailed as the world’s most-advanced distributed intelligence fire alarm system... View Article

Heat networks drive decarbonisation of high-rise housing

Neil Fitzsimons, Managing Director of Power On, looks at how housing associations and local authorities can deliver more sustainable, low-carbon solutions for high-rise residential developments using heat network technology.  The UK housing sector remains a significant contributor to carbon emissions.... View Article

Placefirst completes £21m Build-to-Rent Scheme in Halifax

Build-to-rent (BTR) developer Placefirst has completed a £21m, 122-home residential scheme in Halifax town centre, further expanding its portfolio of high-quality, professionally managed rental communities. At a ribbon-cutting event attended by the Mayor of Calderdale, Ann Kingstone, Placefirst and Calderdale... View Article

Fast and Clean Luxury Vinyl Installs with Flex Pro Pure

Flex Pro Pure is the improved self-adhesive underlay from Unilin Flooring that makes it fast and easy to install Moduleo dryback luxury vinyl floors. For large scale projects, such as BTR, private housing developments, student accommodation and more, speeding up... View Article

Rendall & Rittner appointment to manage new homes in Nine Elms

Award-winning property management agent Rendall & Rittner has been appointed as managing agent for an exclusive collection of 186 private sale apartments and penthouses at One Linear Place, London Square Nine Elms. In a prime location overlooking the River Thames and within... View Article

Damp & Mould Action and Awareness Week to return

The UK’s first ever Damp & Mould Action and Awareness Week is returning for a second year – promising even more resources, expert insights, and practical solutions to combat one of the most pressing housing and health crises. Following the overwhelming success of its... View Article