500 home milestone reached in £21m home improvement scheme

More than 500 North East Derbyshire Homes are warmer and cheaper after work to improve their energy efficiency. Rykneld Homes has worked closely with its principal contractor Sustainable Business Services (UK) Ltd (SBS) to deliver the scheme installing external wall... View Article

SNG shows community commitment with Didcot FC sponsorship

In a show of support to the local Didcot community, leading housing association Sovereign Network Group (SNG) has proudly announced a 12-month partnership with Didcot Town Football Club. With two major residential developments in Didcot – Willowbrook Park and Nobel Park – this sponsorship... View Article

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Hello, Housing providers and their partners must deliver an ambitious target of 1.5 million new homes over five years. At the same time, the government plans to bring forward a remediation acceleration plan and improve the decency of homes as... View Article

Innovative app assists local authorities

Nicola Kennedy of Heero Technologies debunks prevailing myths around retrofitting and explores how technology can help local authorities drive sustainable change at scale, creating a future where every home is energy efficient. Local authorities have a central role to play... View Article

A closer look at thin internal wall insulation

A term many may have been hearing more recently, is Tiwi, referring to thin internal wall insulation. To meet low U value requirements, wall insulation materials like mineral wool, fibreglass or foam have typically increased wall thickness by 50-100mm, decreasing... View Article

Efficiency is key to getting Ofgem-ready

With more stringent oversight of heat networks around the corner, Jarrad Bedford of Insite Energy shares some tips for reducing residents’ energy bills. It shouldn’t be news to any heat network operators that the legislative landscape is set to change... View Article

Switch launches residential programmes

Switch Housing, which is operated by the asset management and consultancy company, Switch Management Ltd, has launched a programme to source safe and secure residential accommodation for vulnerable families across the UK.  In partnership with councils and local authorities, Switch Housing... View Article

Fast LVT Installations with Flex Pro

Flex Pro is the faster and easier way to install Moduleo® luxury vinyl floors.  Flex Pro self-adhesive underlay makes it possible to achieve a floating installation for Moduleo® Pro dryback luxury vinyl floors. Cutting down on installation complexity, using Flex... View Article

Beauflor Welcomes a New Era in Cushion Vinyl with Twilight

Beauflor has released its first cushion vinyl floor made from 100% bio-circular attributed PVC, reducing the CO2 emissions of production by 40% compared to its conventional vinyl flooring for residential applications.  Unlike traditional PVC flooring made from fossil fuels, Beauflor’s... View Article

Vent-Axia Supports BEAMA’s EPC Reform Paper
to Improve IAQ

Market-leading British ventilation manufacturer, Vent-Axia, is delighted to support the publication of BEAMA’s¹ ‘Reforming Energy Performance Certificates for Indoor Air Quality’ position paper. Launched on World Ventil8 Day, 8 November 2024, the paper urges Government to broaden the Energy Performance... View Article

Missing Closers… Whoa, Heavy!

Fire doors are crucial for safety, yet their weight often causes residents to remove door closers, compromising fire protection. Pete Davies of Fireco highlights how free-swing devices can address this by ensuring doors close properly during emergencies. For those of... View Article