If you own or manage a building, we know you have a million and one things to think about and smoke control systems and their maintenance can be a confusing topic if you haven’t had to deal with them before.... View Article

In any property, whether it’s a new build or a refurbishment project, there are often exposed interior and exterior pipes that need concealing to improve safety or aesthetics. Covering exterior pipework is also common practice to provide protection from accidental... View Article

A recent survey into fire safety in social housing carried out by Housing Management and Maintenance reported that 95% of respondents named fire doors as the most important fire safety product and more than half cited broken fire doors as... View Article

Effective heating controls are an ever more vital part of an efficient central-heating system. And heating controls manufacturer ESi says it makes huge sense to look more closely at heating control selection. Clever use of controls can help minimise energy... View Article

During winter, as the temperature drops, Social Housing providers begin to see an increase in the number of telephone calls they get from tenants, reporting damp and mould in their properties. But why? Follow the link here, to find out... View Article

Intratone’s portfolio of innovative intercoms and access control solutions improve ease of entry for all residents. Ensuring the tenant experience is seamless for everyone is crucial. That’s why Intratone’s wireless access control solutions boast a range of accessibility features. Systems are designed... View Article

From timber-frame construction to furniture building, retail interiors to trendy nightspots, West Fraser’s (formerly known as Norbord) portfolio of OSB products, all of which are net carbon negative, has the panel for the job! West Fraser’s OSB portfolio comprises SterlingOSB... View Article

To aid the specification market as it seeks to design in renewable energy solutions needed for the homes of tomorrow, Marley has launched an enhanced solar panel providing superior aesthetic appeal, improve energy efficiency and greater power output. The new... View Article

Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, is spearheading a new industry initiative aimed at reversing the crisis level shortage of skilled fitters. On January 17, 2022, the company took on its first cohort of 10, 16 to 18-year-old apprentices... View Article