Pioneering technology that identifies the root causes of damp and mould could be the key to resolving moisture issues in rented properties, say experts at national trade body, the Property Care Association (PCA). Ahead of the second reading of The... View Article

The National Retrofit Hub (NRH) has launched two pivotal resources, the Archetypes Best Practice Guide and the NRH Archetypes Library, to help designers, local authorities, property owners, and the wider sector more easily identify and apply archetype-based retrofit solutions. These resources support the... View Article

Zarach, a children’s bed poverty charity, has secured charity partnerships with  housing organisations, Yorkshire Housing and Thirteen, ahead of its expansion into  the Tees Valley.  Zarach was established by deputy headteacher Bex Wilson, when she realised how  many children were... View Article

Easyfairs, the leading international events company behind Futurebuild, has published its first ever annual sustainability report, showcasing a commitment to a greener future. The milestone report highlights Easyfairs’ substantial progress in reducing its carbon footprint and underscores its dedication to... View Article

A new report from the National Retrofit Hub (NRH) has unveiled a fragmented and inconsistent landscape of retrofit delivery models across the UK. This comprehensive review urges immediate action to streamline processes, clarify intended outcomes, and establish consistent measurement methods... View Article

Orbit has entered into a new partnership with Family Fund Business Services to provide its support grants to Orbit customers in need. The grant fund scheme offers customers facing financial hardship access to funding for essential items such as food, energy... View Article

Kirk Smith of Allegion UK reviews the attitudes towards passive fire protection in public-facing buildings and why being more proactive with fire door safety can help save lives. Are people too passive when it comes to fire door safety? Research... View Article

Salford housing association appoints new Chair of Board and CEO announces retirement Salford housing association Salix Homes has appointed a new Chair of its Board as its CEO announces her retirement after a 25-year career in housing. Salix Homes, which... View Article

New research from the Northern Housing Consortium (NHC) sets out how the social housing sector can take the lead in delivering warmer, greener homes across the North. This has the potential to create up to 77,000 good green jobs for... View Article

One of the Midlands largest housing associations has announced a new senior appointment. Platform Housing Group has confirmed the appointment of Steve Eaves as Director of Assets, Regeneration and Sustainability. The move will see the Regeneration team – which is... View Article

netMAGmedia Ltd, a leading publishing company specialising in high-quality magazines and digital content for the construction and architecture sectors, is pleased to announce that it will become an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) on September 23, 2024. This transition reflects the... View Article