Integrated Solutions at City Plumbing strengthens social housing team
Integrated Solutions, City Plumbing’s specialist public sector plumbing and heating division, has bolstered its team with three... View Article
Essential Insights for Social Housing
As the built environment moves towards a more sustainable future, Futurebuild 2025, taking place from 4-6 March at ExCeL London, is embracing the theme of Impact, underscoring the event’s dedication to innovation, collaboration and meaningful action. A hub for sustainability... View Article
VIVID appoints Director of Property Services
Darren Mealings has been appointed as Director of Property Services at leading south of England housing association VIVID. Darren brings with him extensive experience of property repairs and maintenance service delivery, having previously served in key roles at Sovereign Network... View Article
Boosting Water Pressure with the Pent-A-Boost® Compact Booster Pump Set
Maintaining adequate water pressure in tall buildings can be a significant challenge. The Pent-A-Boost® Booster Pump offers an efficient and compact solution to enhance pressure where the mains supply falls short—ideal for penthouse suites and areas with high water demand... View Article
Worried about fire safety compliance? Want reassurance that your fire doors are up to the challenge?
When it comes to fire safety, there is a lot to consider and lots of regulations to adhere to. And with a lot at risk too, getting it right can be an understandably daunting task… At Sentry, we understand that... View Article
K3 rads for radiator replacement
K3 radiators from Stelrad – with three panels and three sets of fins – are an ideal solution for radiator replacement projects with air source heat pumps – providing 50% more metal heating surface than a standard K2 for example,... View Article
Energy efficiency works completed on more than 1,000 homes in social housing decarbonisation project
Energy efficiency works on homes in Coventry have reached a key milestone with more than 1,000 homes completed. This marks the halfway point in Citizen’s wave two decarbonisation project which is part of the Government’s social housing decarbonisation fund. The... View Article
Greenfield Retirement Living scheme receives revamp in time for Christmas
Esh Construction has completed major upgrades to communal areas on behalf of Riverside. Residents and staff of Greenfield in Hull have celebrated the completion of a refurbishment programme at the Retirement Living scheme ahead of the festive season. Registered social... View Article
Walker Morris guides London Borough of Tower Hamlets to a building safety first
Building Safety Act experts at leading law firm Walker Morris have successfully secured the first known remediation order for a local authority under the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA). The decision comes at the same time that the Government has announced a... View Article
Reducing carbon in steel construction
With increasing pressure from central government and local authorities to minimise the carbon emissions and environmental impact of construction projects, voestalpine Metsec With increasing pressure from central government and local authorities to minimise the carbon emissions and environmental impact of... View Article
IVC Commercial Uses Social Plastic® for More Responsible Material Consumption
Comfytex Deluxe Pro from IVC Commercial is a textile-backed vinyl floor for housing projects that features Social Plastic®. Comfytex Deluxe Pro from IVC Commercial provides an easy to install, durable and easy to look after floor suitable for housing projects.... View Article
The monster landlords can’t evict: New study reveals extent of mould in UK social housing
An overwhelming majority of UK social landlords report having mould issues in properties under their remit, according to new research out today – and the results reveal that landlords are at a loss on how to deal with their mould-ridden... View Article
Housing association shortlisted in top tech awards
One of the Midlands largest housing associations is a finalist in a top tech award. Platform Housing Group has been shortlisted in four categories in the 2025 Housing Innovation Awards in four categories; these are: Most Innovative Approach to Tenant... View Article
Habinteg and Hounslow Council unveil new accessible housing developments
Habinteg Housing Association has completed 29 new accessible homes in the past six months, thanks to a partnership with Hounslow Council. The properties, which include two wheelchair user bungalows, are at Shore Close, St Thomas Road, Garth Court, Quinton Court... View Article
Orbit announces appointment of new Group Board Chair and changes to its governance structure
Orbit, one of the UK’s foremost not-for-profit housing groups, has announced the appointment of Stephen Jack as Group Board Chair. Stephen Jack will start in the role in January 2025, replacing David Weaver who leaves the role at the end... View Article
Voltius range launched by the Electric Heating Company
The Electric Heating Company (EHC) has launched a high-capacity boiler range, designed for large residential or commercial installations. The Voltius range includes models with outputs of 60kW, 80kW, and 100kW, making it suitable for offices, hotels, schools, and other large... View Article
Switch Housing strengthens team with senior appointment
Switch Housing, which is operated by the asset management and consultancy company, Switch Management Ltd, has appointed Ozay Ali as Associate Director of Affordable Housing. The appointment follows the recent launch of Switch Housing’s residential programme, in which it is working... View Article
Chartered Institute of Housing announces the first trustees to its new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Board
As part of its ongoing commitment to improving equality, diversity and inclusion throughout its organisation and across the housing sector, the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) is pleased to announce the appointed trustees to its new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion... View Article