Homes England pushes for maximum possible funding

Homes England has urged the Government to allow it the maximum levels of funding possible in the upcoming spending review in order to deliver the Government’s housebuilding targets. Eamonn Boyle, who took over as interim Homes England chief executive in... View Article

Mitsubishi Electric unveils Ecodan R290 Heat Pump Range

Mitsubishi Electric is proud to announce the expansion of its highly efficient and environmentally friendly Ecodan R290 heat pump range. Following the successful launch of the 5kW and 6kW models in October 2023, the range now extends to include 8.5kW,... View Article

Metal pipe boxing conceals and protects

Durable and weather resistant metal pipe boxing from UK Boxings is used widely to cover and protect exterior and interior pipework from the risk of damage, while also helping to improve the finish of completed projects. Typically installed to conceal external pipework,... View Article

Improving compliance and safety remains the top priority

According to a recent survey, improving compliance and safety continues to be the number one priority for facilities management professionals. However, 14% of respondents expressed uncertainty about meeting building maintenance compliance standards, while only 23% plan to increase their investment... View Article

Retrofit 25 – What’s Stopping Us?

The Building Centre and the National Retrofit Hub (NRH) announce the opening of Retrofit 25 – What’s Stopping Us?, a powerful exhibition exploring the barriers and solutions to retrofitting our built environment. Open to the public from today until September 19th,... View Article

Wiggett Group Announced as Platinum Sponsor

The highly-anticipated Platinum sponsor has been announced for the 2025 William Sutton Prize. Now in its sixth year and headed by the UK’s largest housing association, Clarion Housing Group, in 2025 the Prize will be supported by Wiggett Group, a trailblazer in social... View Article

Groundbreaking Ceremony of Affordable Housing Development

AJC Group has officially broken ground at the former NHS Becton Centre in Barton-on-Sea, marking the commencement of an important local affordable housing development in partnership with VIVID. This milestone event celebrates the transformation of the previously underutilised site in... View Article

Transform uPVC with One Can

Leading UK paint manufacturer Bradite is promoting the benefits of its One Can product when used as a coating over uPVC. Here, Operations Director Ben Mottershead answers some quick-fire questions on its application and suitability. uPVC is particularly suitable as... View Article

Introducing Leak Detection Specialists

Leak Detection Specialists are dedicated to providing Facility Managers, Property Managers and Property Management companies with an unsurpassed Leak Detection Service throughout the UK. We are sensitive to the stresses that can arise and we undertake to treat all clients... View Article

Years After Grenfell, Thousands Remain at Risk

The NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) broadly agrees with the conclusions that the Committee of Public Accounts has reached during its call for evidence into the remediation of dangerous cladding. NFRC agrees with the Public Accounts Committee’s conclusion that... View Article

AKW Launches New Generation Entry-Level Electric Shower

AKW, one of the UK’s leading providers of accessible showering solutions, has launched the new generation iSure Electric Shower, with design, operation and installation improvements to make it even easier to use and fit. The latest addition to AKW’s new... View Article

Introducing the AKW iSure Electric Shower

With a modern, minimalist design, the non-thermostatic AKW iSure Electric Shower benefits from independent flow and temperature controls, simple yet functional setting indicators, and comes with a stylish chrome shower kit. Introducing iSure iSure Electric Shower Watch on YouTube AKW... View Article

Boost Rental Yield: 63% of Renters Want EV Charging

Modern tenant expectations have evolved. As more motorists than ever consider EV options, and 63% of renters want EV charging facilities, are your properties ready? Did you know that 41.6% of all new vehicles registered in 2024 were battery-electric vehicles... View Article