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

Navigating the EV charging revolution

As the UK races towards its net-zero goals, housing providers face a critical challenge: how to efficiently and cost-effectively provide EV charging for residents. With the impending ban on new petrol and diesel cars, the time to act is now.... View Article

Smart controls for efficient heating

Oliver Baker, CEO at Ambion Heating, explores how infrared panel heating systems with smart controls can affordably banish inefficient heating in social housing with energy use data and future-ready technology.  There is an urgent need to decarbonise home heating to... View Article

Salix Homes appoints new Executive Director

Salford housing association Salix Homes has appointed a new Executive Director to its leadership team. Sarah Henderson has been announced as the new Executive Director of Business Services and Improvement, with strategic responsibility for business transformation, operational performance and data... View Article

Where are fire doors required in a building?

Fire doors are a key element of passive fire protection in UK buildings. Designed to resist fire and smoke, they protect escape routes, slow the spread of fire, and give occupants time to evacuate. Their installation is mandatory under the... View Article

The Impact of Transport on Community Design

Dominico Baldwin of Boyer (London) explores how rentable bikes and scooters are reshaping UK communities, influencing placemaking, and driving the shift towards more sustainable urban infrastructure. Over the last 15 years, cities and towns across the UK have all started... View Article

Cover fire sprinkler pipework easily with UK Boxings

When retro-fitting fire sprinkler systems, the UK Boxings range of pre-finished pipe and fire sprinkler boxing provides a consistent finish to installations by quickly and easily concealing pipework, which saves save time and money on site compared to site fabricated... View Article