Delivering flexibility on flooring refurbishments

Traditionally, flooring refurbishments that involve damaged or uneven subfloors are time intensive and costly to undertake. But not anymore. Here, Donna Hannaway, Head of Marketing UK and Ireland at Forbo Flooring Systems explores how the latest Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT)... View Article

New steps to keep tenants safe

With more than half of social tenants now disabled, Housing Associations can now access a cost-effective method of manage the risk of helping keep tenants safe when using stairs. Legally, landlords must allow disabled tenants to make changes necessary to... View Article

Showersave launches QB1-21XE waste water heat recovery system

Showersave, the award-winning manufacturer and distributor of waste water heat recovery systems (WWHRS), has unveiled the Showersave QB1-21XE, its latest innovation designed to offer enhanced energy efficiency and ease of installation for contractors. Available for installation from December 2024, this... View Article

Mastering maintenance

For social landlords, implementing an effective and well-planned regime of maintenance is critical to ensuring their residents’ homes are safe and fit for purpose – particularly when it comes to waterproofing, Roland Jackson of SOPREMA explains more. Like every other... View Article

Airtech Supports Radon Awareness Week’s 10th Anniversary

Airtech, the condensation, mould and radon specialists, is once again supporting UK Radon Awareness Week by helping raise awareness of the radioactive gas. Run by the UK Radon Association, this year’s UK Radon Awareness Week marks its 10th anniversary with... View Article

Choosing a flooring contractor

Choosing the right flooring contractor is a critical decision for housing providers with the potential to significantly impact the overall success of a construction or renovation project. From the quality and range of products to buying power, stock levels, compliance,... View Article

G15 housing association Hyde acquires Pinnacle Group

In what’s described as a “game-changing moment for the housing sector,” The Hyde Group has announced that it has acquired national property management firm Pinnacle Group for an undisclosed sum, in a major expansion of the G15 housing association’s capabilities.... View Article

Heating up refurbishments

Chris McQuade of F. Ball advises on retrofitting underfloor heating, focusing on the unique considerations for choosing and installing floorcoverings to boost comfort, energy efficiency, and property value. The application of a floor smoothing compound is a recommended step as... View Article

Dagenham Green: A Landmark new Neighbourhood for East London

A joint venture between award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group and leading housing association Peabody is demonstrating the impact of community-focused placemaking in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. An outstanding new collection of homes and amenities is launching at Dagenham... View Article

Have a helping hand in procuring fire doors

Hi, Feeling confused about choosing your fire doors? When it comes to fire safety, there is a lot to consider and lots of regulations to adhere to. And with a lot at risk too, getting it right can be an... View Article

Orbit welcomes new Director of Customer Experience

Orbit, one of the UK’s foremost not-for-profit housing groups, has welcomed Nick Lygo-Baker as its new Director of Customer Experience. In his new role, Nick will be responsible for developing and executing a new customer experience strategy that aligns with Orbit’s 2030 Strategy and... View Article

Fabric first still makes sense

Stewart Clements of HHIC highlights that while “Fabric First” is key in decarbonisation strategies, it needs further explanation. This approach is crucial for improving sustainable housing and tackling fuel poverty in the UK. It’s important that those responsible for building... View Article