LGA responds to Growth Plan

Responding to the Government’s announcement and publication of its Growth Plan, Cllr James Jamieson, Chairman of the Local Government Association, said: “Local government is committed to ensuring people living in every part of the country enjoy the benefits of increased... View Article

Roof integrated vs Bolt-on solar panels

On roof solar systems were the first generation of residential solar panels, consisting of a set of panels attached to the roof by a mount, which is bolted onto the rafters. Although this type of solar system is well recognised... View Article

Why wall panels are the more practical alternative for housing

With everyone looking to reduce their environmental impact, many housing managers are looking to be more sustainable with their properties. By specifying the right building products, you can make sure you’re being as eco-friendly as possible, without compromising on aesthetic... View Article

Onyx Care Pod – bath replacement solution

Designed to offer a stylish alternative to traditional shower cubicle products, the Onyx Care Pod is an intelligent adaptation solution for those needing to replace a bath quickly. Developed alongside local authorities, housing associations, occupational therapists and contractors, the Onyx Care Pod... View Article

Vent-Axia Steps Up for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Staff from ventilation leader, Vent-Axia, have put on their walking shoes to support Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September and raised money for Young Lives vs Cancer, the company’s charity of the year for 2022. Crawley-based Lena Hebestreit and Melanie... View Article

Affordable warmth for Sovereign residents

Switching to Ecodan air source heat pumps can dramatically improve the lives of residents in social housing. In our case study film, George Clarke, Architect and Ecodan Ambassador, visits Sovereign, one of the UK’s leading housing associations. He discovers how... View Article

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen has died at the age of 96 after a reign of 70 years. A statement from the King said: “The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me... View Article

COMMENT: Energy price cap needed for renters – Assael Architecture

Renters are at the heart of the Britain’s economic crisis. Assael Architecture design build-to-rent schemes that are primarily popular with young people in the UK’s main urban hubs. Russell Pedley, co-founder and director of Assael Architecture’s, comments: “Renters, particularly those... View Article

How can the social housing sector address digital poverty?

Discover Hyperoptic’s recommended solutions by downloading your copy of our latest research-backed whitepaper. Hyperoptic is proud to make its latest whitepaper, Digital Poverty in Social Housing, available to download. This insight-led, research-backed study takes a detailed look at the definitions... View Article

Pendock metal boxing conceals and protects exposed pipework

When concealing external pipework, building services and other utilities associated with low carbon district heating schemes or air-source and ground-source heat pumps, our metal pipe boxing range provides protection against accidental damage and improves a project’s aesthetics. Bespoke manufactured to the individual... View Article

The Affordable Homes Programme since 2015

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities (DLUHC) forecasts that it will spend £20.7bn on new grant funded homes through three rounds of the Affordable Homes Programme between 2015 and 2032. However, the Department could be more ambitious in... View Article