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Window specifiers advised to ‘fact check’ around future homes as new regs come into force

Wednesday, 1st June 2022

Window specifiers in the local authority sector are being urged to pay close attention to the latest information regarding the Future Homes Standard as the first changes officially come into force on 15 June 2022. Technical experts at the leading... View Article

Aico host the Community Awards 2022

Wednesday, 1st June 2022

Aico, the European Market Leader in Home Life Safety, has recently hosted a new award ceremony – the Community Awards – at the International Convention Centre, Birmingham. The ceremony was designed to recognise excellence within social housing and the local... View Article

Industry Viewfinder: Meeting the Needs of an Ageing Population

Wednesday, 1st June 2022

According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), by 2041, one in four people in England will be 65 or older, and by the same year, the number of English citizens aged 85 or over will double to 3.2 million.... View Article

Hurst sets the standard for FD30 with high-performance fds fire door system

Wednesday, 1st June 2022

A high-performance GRP fire door system is the latest offering from one of Britain’s leaders in the field. With an experienced, dedicated team, extensive customer support, and an uncompromising commitment to quality, Hurst Doors has earned itself a reputation for... View Article

Snickers LiteWork 37.5® Work Shorts – for cooling comfort this summer

Wednesday, 1st June 2022

Lightweight Work Shorts – designed to deliver superior comfort and freedom of movement. Great for summer working on site, these lightweight Work Shorts have a street-smart fit with a cool working comfort in warm conditions. They’re made of quick-drying 37.5®... View Article

Ark Launches Pioneering £4.2m Affordable Housing Development in Livingston

Tuesday, 31st May 2022

Ark Housing Association has announced the start of work on one of Scotland’s most energy-efficient developments, at Crusader Rise in Livingston. The pioneering £4.2m project, which will deliver 20 much-needed affordable homes for social rent, will be one of the most... View Article

How To Keep Building Sites Safe From Dust

Friday, 27th May 2022

Health and safety is crucial on a construction site. It ensures workers can operate safely without their health being at risk. One thing that those working on a construction site must be aware of is the levels of dust in... View Article

How the latest access control systems improve your residents’ wellbeing

Friday, 20th May 2022

Housing providers are being called upon to guarantee healthier homes for tenants, in a review commissioned by the Centre for Ageing Better. But what exactly is a ‘healthy’ home? According to the Good Home Inquiry, it’s defined as secure, accessible... View Article

Advanced expands sales team to accelerate UK growth

Friday, 20th May 2022

Fire protection solutions company Advanced, has appointed Iain Stevenson to drive further growth in South-East England. Iain joins the company with over 26 years’ fire industry experience, having worked as a commissioning engineer on a wide range of high-profile projects... View Article

Setcrete LVT subfloor preparation system optimises luxury vinyl tile installations

Friday, 20th May 2022

Subfloor preparation products manufacturer, Setcrete has created a subfloor preparation system for luxury vinyl tile (LVT) installations to optimise both the aesthetics and longevity of the flooring. The system comprises Setcrete High Performance levelling compound, Setcrete Acrylic Primer and Setcrete... View Article

Advanced Named Fire Safety Manufacturer of the Year

Thursday, 19th May 2022

Advanced has been recognised in two categories at the FSM (Fire and Security Matters) Awards. Selected from a shortlist of worthy nominees, Advanced was named Fire Safety Systems Manufacturer of the Year and also received recognition in the Fire Innovation of the Year category for... View Article

£92 million student accommodation project receives Advanced protection

Wednesday, 18th May 2022

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Five new towers at the University of Brighton’s Moulsecoomb Campus are now protected by a fault-tolerant network of MxPro 5 fire panels from global fire systems leader, Advanced. The 13 networked MxPro 5 panels have been installed... View Article

The Law requires smoke control system checks every week

Tuesday, 17th May 2022

Colt can help Don’t wait to find out the hard way that your systems have not been maintained properly. Carrying out weekly operational tests on your smoke control system is a requirement of the RRO (Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order... View Article

Housing Sector Demands Better Fire Safety Products

Friday, 13th May 2022

The housing sector is demanding more from their fire safety products, and rightly so. Fire Doors are among the most important products in the fight to prevent fires. In a recent report by Housing Management and Maintenance, titled Delivering Better... View Article

Marley’s roof system scoops prestigious award

Tuesday, 10th May 2022

Marley’s full roof system has won the Best External Product award in the highly competitive 2022 Housebuilder Product Awards. The expert panel of industry judges recognised how Marley’s complete roof system including integrated solar PV and an innovative fire safety... View Article

Yorkshire Housing visits Aico headquarters for a product development day

Tuesday, 10th May 2022

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Aico, the European Market Leader in Home Life Safety, recently welcomed Yorkshire Housing, winners of the Inside Housing Innovation Week award to their headquarters. Part of the prize for winning the Inside Housing Innovation Week Award was... View Article

Aico launch City & Guilds Assured Qualification

Tuesday, 10th May 2022

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Aico have expanded their educational offering with the launch of their City & Guilds Assured qualification on Domestic Fire & Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm Systems. As the European Market Leader in home life safety, Aico place education... View Article

Sefton council consultation on extending it’s 5 year housing licensing schemes is underway

Monday, 9th May 2022

A consultation is underway to see whether local people want Sefton Council’s housing licensing schemes for privately rented properties extended for a further five-years. Since March 2018, Sefton Council has had a Selective Licensing scheme for private landlords in the... View Article