Snickers Workwear’s new hybrid jacket

The new Hybrid multi-purpose work jacket is a street-smart, highly versatile garment. Great on site or for leisurewear, it’s made of flexible, wicking jersey fabric with Repreve® fabric insulation in the shoulder and upper body area. The Hybrid provides great... View Article

Smart roof specification

Local authorities can better support social housing tenants through smart and well-timed roofing specification choices, as Stuart Nicholson from Marley explains Over the past year, and for several reasons, residential energy costs have increased. For many social housing tenants this... View Article

HOMES UK is an unmissable event

In 2023, housing providers face increased obligations to simultaneously: improve housing standards and tackle disrepair, empower tenants, meet net zero targets, address building safety and increase housing supply. In the face of limited resources, it’s more important than ever to... View Article

Maintaining smoke control systems

Recent high-profile incidents have reaffirmed the need for regular smoke control system maintenance carried out by competent contractors. David Mowatt from the Smoke Control Association (SCA), examines the latest maintenance requirements Waiting until it is too late to find out... View Article

Revolutionising access control

Rhys McNichol from Videx Security explains how remote entry management is transforming the approach to access control across local authority and housing association developments In today’s rapidly evolving landscape of online and remote security management, housing associations and local authorities... View Article

Introducing: Grab-a-Rail

Designed by inventor Steve Michael from Senior Home Solutions and brought to life by AKW, the Grab-a-Rail is the latest innovation to join the AKW Accessible Kitchens range. What is Grab-a-Rail? The Kitchen Grab-a-Rail is a lightweight support rail system... View Article

Breaking the mould

Kathryn Tormay from Crown Paints discusses how anti-mould paints can help landlords and housing providers fight mould and damp, amidst a stubborn cost-of-living crisis The cost-of-living crisis looks set to continue into this winter. With energy prices remaining high, tenants... View Article

Supporting you with your roof system specifications

At Marley, we believe we have an important role in providing invaluable technical support when it comes to roof system specifications. Our commitment to providing expert technical support encompasses all stakeholders involved in the decision-making process regarding what products and... View Article

Ny and improved ROCKWOOL rainscreen insulation

ROCKWOOL NyRock® Rainscreen 032 and Frame Slab 032 – a combined solution for external walls and facades powered by the most thermally efficient stone wool insulation currently available in the UK & Ireland✝. This is Ny and improved insulation for... View Article

Expert House Extension Builders: Transforming Your Home

In the realm of home improvement, there are few projects as impactful as house extensions. Whether you’re looking to create more living space, enhance the value of your property, or accommodate a growing family, house extensions can be a game-changer.... View Article

Growth for fenestration foam tape sealants in 2024

Demand for retrofitted energy efficiency products will help to drive sales of fenestration foam tape sealants in 2024, according to Andy Swift, sales and operations manager at ISO-Chemie. He believes the sealants’ market will remain buoyant over the next 12 months, seeing steady... View Article

Potential for Unlimited Fines in 2024

A word from Jim McClelland, Merchant and Social Housing Technical Manager The countdown is on, with approximately 5 months to go before the new regime goes live in April 2024. Ensuring compliance and avoiding unlimited fines must be at the... View Article

Heat shouldn’t cost the Earth

Is your heat network performing at its best? It’s a crucial question for housing providers and property managers responsible for heat networks. The truth, however, is many UK heat networks operate at only 35-45% efficiency because they’re not correctly operated... View Article

Housing minister confirmed

We are delighted to announce that Rachel Maclean, housing and planning minister is set to join us at HOMES UK and Unlock Net Zero Live this November at ExCeL, London. This year, housing providers face increased obligations to simultaneously: improve... View Article

Dulux: Helping You Achieve Your Sustainability Goals

In this podcast, Dulux Trade’s Sustainability and CSR Lead, Peter Howard, discusses how to improve sustainability in social housing. Across the sector, there are a wide range of solutions to meet sustainability ambitions – and the role that paints and... View Article