Unique housing initiative begins in Gateshead

Construction of 62 new affordable homes – including 20 for Gateshead’s Jewish community – is underway. The Gateshead Regeneration Partnership (GRP) is using finance created from the sale of around 50 houses to be built elsewhere in the borough to part fund... View Article

60 Years In And It’s Just The Beginning

Fernox is celebrating its 60th year in 2024. As the world’s first chemical water treatment company, the last six decades has seen Fernox consistently lead the way in the heating industry – from pioneering the use of chemicals, testing and filter technology... View Article

Explore the Knowledge Programme – Futurebuild 2024

Register Now Gear up for Futurebuild 2024! We are thrilled to introduce the comprehensive Knowledge Programme designed to enrich your understanding of the industry’s latest trends, innovation, and sustainable practices. Explore the Knowledge Programme, and dive into the industry’s most pressing topics. Explore... View Article

Condensation and black mould problems

‘My walls are damp’, ‘my ceiling is damp’ – there are not many Maintenance Managers, Housing Managers and Surveyors across the Country who have not heard this complaint from tenants in the “condensation season” from October to April. But it... View Article

The quietest member of the West Fraser family

What is the best sound-reducing floorboard range on the market? CaberAcoustic from West Fraser is a highly versatile, effective and economical sound-reducing flooring solution. Reducing both impact and airborne transmitted sounds, it can be laid over concrete and timber floors... View Article

Envirovent extends its commitment to social housing sector

One of the UK’s leading ventilation designers and manufacturers, EnviroVent, is enhancing its commitment to the social housing sector by appointing James Kane as Head of Sales – Social Housing. James has been promoted to the role after being EnviroVent’s Regional... View Article

Maintaining thermal efficiency around pipework

Dean Heathfield, Commercial Director of Talon, explains how pipe seals and grommets can help housebuilders and developers maintain the thermal efficiency around pipework penetrations and comply with Part L of the Building Regulations. In response to the urgent need for energy... View Article

Resin injection technology treats subsidence of Grade II listed bungalows for Birmingham City Council’s social housing refurbishment project

16 Grade II listed bungalows, owned by Birmingham City Council, were suffering from the effects of subsidence. The bungalows, used by the council as social housing, were treated using Teretek®, an innovative geopolymer resin injection technology from ground engineering specialists Mainmark, to strengthen the... View Article

Fernox heat pump filter wins prestigious industry award

Fernox has been awarded the ‘Domestic Heating Product of the Year – Components’ for its Sigma TF1 HP Filter at the H&V News Awards 2023. The H&V News Awards brings together the entire HVAC supply chain, including manufacturers, contractors, consultants... View Article