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

Housing association supports this month’s Gas Safety Week

A social housing provider has announced its support of a national campaign which aims to keep the nation gas safe. Platform Housing Group – one of the UK’s largest social landlords – has pledged a commitment to Gas Safety Week with a series of events... View Article

Snickers Workwear Trousers – more than fit for purpose

Six Work Trouser families to satisfy every need on site – sustainably. Snickers Workwear’s trouser families are suited to any kind of work on site. Delivering maximum functionality, comfort, protection and mobility they’re the products of choice among discerning professional... View Article

ROCKWOOL NyRock Rainscreen & Frame Slab have landed

The first NyRock® products are now available. Introducing, NyRock Rainscreen 032 and NyRock Frame Slab 032. Designed as a through-wall buildup suitable for ventilated facade applications, you can now specify the lowest lambda value stone wool insulation in the UK. This is NyRock... View Article

AKW Electric Showers

With a variety of contemporary designs, we can help you find the ideal electric shower for your installation, whether you require thermostatic protection, easy-to-use functions, and/or additional care features which provide high levels of accessibility. Browse our range to see... View Article

Innovative affordable homes plan for Gateshead

Twenty large family homes would be built for the Gateshead Jewish community if a public/private partnership that is driving up the quality and choice of homes in the borough is given the go-ahead for its innovative proposal. The scheme is... View Article

Closing the green skills gap

Elaine Gilligan of K Systems argues why reversing the skills shortage could quicken the race to net-zero Addressing the skills gap in the construction sector could bolster the industry’s efforts as it seeks to help the UK reduce carbon emissions.... View Article

Closing the door on fire

Each year, Fire Door Safety Week raises awareness of the vital role that fire doors play in keeping building occupants across the country safe. Helen Hewitt from the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) explores why the campaign remains as important as... View Article

Air exchange targets

Richard Poole from Siegenia addresses how and why housing managers should meet the new air exchange targets The updated new building regulation Approved Document F covering ventilation came into force on 15th June 2022. Part F concerns construction projects that... View Article