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London’s social housing sector raises alarm of critical labour shortages

Tuesday, 23rd July 2024

The London Homes Coalition – a partnership of major housing associations, contractors and specialist suppliers in London – has launched the ‘Building Skills for the Future’ report, which identifies the critical risk to the maintenance, retrofit and provision of London’s... View Article

Social Housing Windows – Are We Retrofitting Right?

Monday, 22nd July 2024

As the UK races towards its ambitious goal of net-zero emissions by 2050, the social housing sector faces a monumental challenge decarbonising existing buildings. The impending rollout of the Future Homes Standard (FHS) in January 2025 is set to accelerate... View Article

Leeds based builder making the best of CaberMDF

Friday, 19th July 2024

A former member of the Royal Corps of Signals, who switched to carpentry after leaving the Army, now runs his own building company covering the West Riding area of Yorkshire and is making a name for himself fitting out property... View Article

Beauflor Builds Relationships at Housing 2024

Wednesday, 17th July 2024

Beauflor® showed how its sheet vinyl flooring solutions can meet the needs of the housing sector at Housing 2024, the UK’s leading event for the industry. With collections that provide a cost-effective floor in housing of all types, Beauflor® used... View Article

The battle against mould and damp

Wednesday, 17th July 2024

Are we doing enough to prevent mould and damp, David Bly of Cornerstone is of the opinion more can be done With constant year-on-year damp, condensation and mould in many homes it could be argued there needs to be ‘reset’... View Article

Build to Rent: Smart Development for Steady Income

Tuesday, 16th July 2024

In the dynamic world of property development, the concept of Build to Rent (BTR) has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping the approach to residential projects. At its core, BTR is a strategy that caters exclusively to the rental market,... View Article

Affordable homes completed in Cotswold village

Tuesday, 16th July 2024

A new affordable housing development has been officially opened in a Cotswold village. Gloucestershire-based housing association Bromford has completed the redevelopment of 14 former properties with 17 modern, energy efficient homes at Cross Tree Crescent in Kempsford. The new homes,... View Article

Digital tools will spur Wales’ plans to improve 230k social homes

Tuesday, 16th July 2024

With efforts underway to enhance 230,000 social homes, meeting the ambitious Welsh Housing Quality Standard and Optimised Retrofit Programme (ORP) goals will require determination and gusto. Stemming from the 2019 “Better Homes, Better Wales, Better World” report, the ORP has... View Article

Putting the PRO in Professional

Monday, 15th July 2024

We’re extremely proud to have over 35 years experience designing and manufacturing accessible solutions that make life better for people living with dementia, visual impairment, and reduced mobility. We’re passionate about supporting independent living with superior products that are practical,... View Article

Futurebuild 2025 ready to make an impact

Friday, 12th July 2024

Futurebuild is excited to announce ‘Impact’ as the theme for its 2025 show. This theme embodies Futurebuild’s commitment to making a positive and lasting impact on the built environment and the communities it serves, with a focus on innovation and... View Article

West Fraser helps to tend and nurture Tillicoultry community allotment with £1,000 donation

Friday, 12th July 2024

Cowie-based wood panel manufacturer, West Fraser, has donated £1,000 to a Tillicoultry allotment group, which serves as a nature haven for the local community. Founded in 1978, the Tillicoultry Allotment Association has grown into a large allotment offering social areas, a community greenhouse,... View Article

Salix Homes unveils plans for highly sustainable social housing development for older people in Salford

Thursday, 11th July 2024

Plans have been unveiled for a new, highly sustainable social housing development exclusively for older people in Salford. Housing association Salix Homes, in partnership with NHS Greater Manchester, are seeking planning permission to build a 69-home ‘independent living scheme’ for... View Article

Meeting Ventilation Requirements – Now and in The Future

Wednesday, 10th July 2024

Issues relating to condensation and mould remain prevalent given the association of health and wellbeing with indoor air quality, but heighten as legislation mandates tighter building envelopes to achieve decarbonisation. Social landlords are being encouraged to build to Energy Performance... View Article

AKW Opens Manufacturing Facility and Showroom in heart of the North West

Wednesday, 10th July 2024

– Nick Parsons, Executive Chairperson of AKW Holdings Group, Clare Hayward MBE DL High Sheriff of Cheshire and Cllr Simon Whittaker, Mayor of Middlewich opened a new AKW manufacturing facility in Middlewich, Cheshire, today – AKW, one of the UK’s... View Article

Switchee announces £5 million investment from Octopus Ventures and AXA IM Alts, as it targets installing its mould and energy bill-reducing device in 1 million UK social homes

Wednesday, 10th July 2024

Switchee, a British start-up helping to improve the lives of people living in rented social housing, uses real-time data to support residents and housing providers to proactively manage homes across the UK. A new £5 million investment from Octopus Ventures... View Article

Retrofit for zero carbon

Wednesday, 10th July 2024

The Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund provides one way for social housing providers in England to improve the quality of homes for their tenants although bidding teams may need support in working out the best way to treat older properties –... View Article

Implementing fire safety measures for lithium-ion battery risks in residential buildings

Tuesday, 9th July 2024

Lithium-ion battery fires in properties are a pressing concern. Daniel Robins, projects director at CheckFire, explores measures building managers and landlords should take to ensure property and lives are protected. With lithium-ion batteries becoming increasingly prevalent in everyday life, so... View Article

White Paper: The Decarbonisation of Social Housing – Part Two

Monday, 8th July 2024

With climate concerns at an all-time high, the housing sector faces increasing pressure to decarbonise. The Government’s net zero 2050 commitments loom large, while tenants struggle with high energy costs in inefficient homes. Despite allocating £6 billion to cut energy... View Article