Quick wins for arthritis-friendly facilities

Stuart Reynolds at AKW describes the ‘quick wins’ available to specifiers when it comes to adaptations for kitchens and bathrooms that make appliances far easier to use for millions of people with arthritis. Arthritis is so common that you will... View Article

We need to counter retrofit short-termism

Social housing providers are under pressure to bring properties up to EPC ‘C’rating by 2030. Gary Doxey at windows manufacturer Eurocell warns that the challenge extends beyond this, to countering short-termism, based on a recent Housing Management & Maintenance study.... View Article

Roofing’s role in safety – post-Awaab’s Law

Stuart Nicholson from Marley looks at the role of roofing in providing homes that are safe from damp and mould, as the sector tackles the full ramifications of Awaab’s Law. Under the legislation, social housing providers are reassessing how effectively... View Article

Water efficient bathrooms for long-lasting benefits

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) water reduction delivery plan is beginning to flex its muscles – and mandatory water efficiency labelling is part of that process. Here Stuart Reynolds, UK Marketing & Product Management Director at... View Article

See Intergas at InstallerSHOW 2026

Join Intergas at InstallerSHOW to explore our latest heating innovations, rewards, and renewable solutions for installers. We’re excited to announce that Intergas will be at InstallerSHOW this year, and we’d love to see you there. Visit our stand to discover... View Article

Tough metal pipe boxing conceals and protects

Pendock metal pipe boxing conceals interior and exterior pipework used in low-carbon district heating schemes and air-source or ground-source heat pump installations, improving appearance while helping to protect against damage or tampering. The range includes the three-sided CHM channel profile for fixing... View Article

FMB calls for licensing to raise retrofit standards

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has backed Government plans to reform consumer protection in the retrofit market. This comes as the Government launches a consultation on overhauling the consumer protection framework for home upgrade schemes as part of its... View Article

Specialist flooring expertise for evolving housing association developments

Housing associations, local authorities and accommodation providers are balancing growing expectations around durability, maintenance and resident experience. As multi-occupancy developments continue to evolve, specification decisions are becoming increasingly important to long-term performance. To support this evolving market, Amtico’s dedicated Multi-Occupancy... View Article

Tobermore rebrands City Pave as Tetralock and expands range

Tobermore, one of the UK & Ireland’s leading construction manufacturers, has rebranded its City Pave block paving as Tetralock and added three new colours to the range. The new name reflects Tetralock’s unique five-side interlock which provides exceptional stability under heavy trafficking... View Article

Taking a new look at modern lime building materials

Cement and gypsum materials are now so widespread that other options are often not even considered. However, in some situations modern lime plasters and mortars are a far better option. Creating healthy homes and improving air quality The breathable nature... View Article