Quick and easy pipe boxing with UK Boxings

Pipe boxing from UK Boxings offers a simple, practical and cost-effective method of concealing heating system, boiler and fire sprinkler pipework, while helping reduce installation time and related on-site costs. Widely used in ongoing RMI programmes to conver interior heating... View Article

Preserving Heritage, Strengthening Fire Door Safety

As part of Mulalley’s extensive programme across the historic Bourne Estate, Grady Doors was appointed to manufacture 500 replacement flat entrance doorsets that deliver modern fire door performance while respecting the estate’s Grade II listed architecture. Highly visible from open... View Article

New look column radiators from Stelrad

Stelrad Radiators has introduced an Italian -designed new look, improved range of its popular Column radiators – in both its vertical and horizontal column radiator ranges. With effect from 1st July 2026, the new range is  available through all existing outlets... View Article

A Unique Clinical Partnership Delivering Better Housing Adaptations

AKW is proud to partner with The Occupational Therapy Service to offer a fully integrated, end-to-end clinical and technical solution for housing adaptations. This partnership is unique in the marketplace, combining independent occupational therapy expertise with AKW’s market-leading design, manufacturing,... View Article

New taps and showers from Navigator MSL

Leading heating and plumbing sector distributor Navigator MSL has launched its latest dedicated taps and showers brochure offering a comprehensive range of taps for bathrooms and kitchens, along with a selection of showers and shower hoses. Designed for reliability, ease... View Article

Flagship repairs team tops national benchmarking figures

A repairs and maintenance team working across the east of England has come out top nationally in the latest monthly benchmarking figures for the housing sector. Flagship’s maintenance team, which is part of Bromford Flagship LiveWest (BFL), led the field in Housemark’s May... View Article

Lovell welcomes Social Value Apprentice

Lovell welcomes Social Value Apprentice Leading partnerships developer Lovell has welcomed a new Social Value Apprentice to its South Wales team after they completed a successful work experience placement through Newport Youth Academy, reinforcing its commitment to creating positive, lasting impact in... View Article

An easy route to EPC improvements

Kevin Farrow at Recoup discusses how combining modulating electric showers with wastewater heat recovery can provide a simple, low-disruption route to improved EPC performance. It is now possible to improve a property’s EPC rating by installing a modulating Instantaneous Electric... View Article

Pump up the affordability

Trianco’s Peter Beighton explains why advances in heat pump technology are making low-carbon heating an increasingly practicable solution for the affordable housing sector. As we move further into the 21st century, it is concerning that global conflicts continue to expose... View Article

The hidden dangers of Radon

Luke Nordcross-Evans at Aico explores the hidden risks of radon and how continuous monitoring can support housing providers with proactive hazard management and evolving regulatory responsibilities requirements. Radon is estimated to cause around 1,100 deaths in the UK each year.... View Article

The Future Homes Standard: What does compliance look like?

As the Future Homes Standard reshapes homes’ energy performance, Jon Ponting of AES Sustainability explores what compliance means in practice for developers and design teams. The Future Homes Standard (FHS) represents the most significant evolution in domestic energy performance requirements... View Article

Fabric is the industry’s Awaab’s Law blind spot

Shelforce argues that building fabric, not just damp and mould, sits at the heart of Awaab’s Law compliance for the social housing sector, and attention needs to pivot towards it. Ask most people in the housing sector if they know... View Article

Championing the life-saving role of fire doors

Helen Hewitt of the British Woodworking Federation explains the main goals of Fire Door Safety Week 2026 and highlights the growing risks for the industry. The British Woodworking Federation’s Fire Door Safety Week (21-25 September 2026) returns to champion and... View Article