Housing 2023

Throughout the whole of the UK, the housing sector is facing unprecedented challenges. From uncertainty in government funding; new regulations; the pressing need for more homes; the equally pressing need to maintain and improve the homes we have while modernising... View Article

Legionella risk assessments

The Legionella Control Association (LCA) discusses why a thorough risk assessment is a good starting point for adhering to legislation, as well as the importance of ensuring it is undertaken by a trained and occupationally competent person A  Risk Assessment... View Article

New technology is the key to fire door compliance

With new regulation now in force for checking fire doors, Dave Carr from Propeller Powered explains how advanced technology is helping the housing sector to comply Enforced in January 2023, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 set new legal duties... View Article

A bathroom and kitchens role in reaching net zero targets

Chris Tranter from Bristan looks at the kitchen and bathroom solutions available to help providers work more efficiently and sustainably across retrofit projects Soaring energy prices and the cost-of-living crisis are having a huge impact on housing providers as they... View Article

What progress has been made since Grenfell?

Hannah Mansell, from the Masonite group of companies in the UK, outlines findings from research into how the public sector approaches fire safety and the biggest challenges facing organisations looking to safeguard resident wellbeing in high-rise buildings In 2017, the... View Article

Beauflor Heads to Housing 2023

Beauflor® will be taking its sheet vinyl floor collections to Europe’s largest housing festival. With sheet vinyl floors that offer benefits for housebuilders, developers, local authorities and housing associations, as well as tenants; Beauflor will be one of the exhibitors... View Article

HUB UK Group Ltd

 LightHub Direct, a leading provider of lighting solutions in the UK, with a huge range of LED emergency lights, exit signs, downlights, and ceiling lights, all of which are designed to provide reliable and efficient lighting when it is needed... View Article

Let the light in with Building Superstore

Building Superstore, part of leading builders’ merchant CMO Group PLC, is helping builders and contractors get a clearer view on how to work with roof windows and sky lights by extending its product choice and expert technical support. Building Superstore... View Article

Pendock metal boxing covers and protects exposed pipework

When concealing external pipework and building services, plus other utilities associated with low carbon district heating schemes and air-source or ground-source heat pump systems, Pendock Profiles metal pipe boxing also offers protection against accidental damage. Bespoke manufactured to individual project specifications from... View Article

Snickers Workwear Hoodies – built for comfort

 Along with the Work Trousers range, these Hoodies and Sweatshirts are probably the most popular products among Snickers Workwear users. Designed specifically for professional craftsmen and women, they’re built for durability and comfort. The ‘full zip’ or ‘overhead’ styles are... View Article