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Condensation, damp, and mould? Fix the cause, not the problem

Thursday, 21st January 2021

The right ventilation solution can remove the excess moisture produced by everyday activities which causes condensation, damp, and mould problems. Condensation in homes and buildings occurs when humid air is over saturated with water vapour. When this warm, wet air... View Article

273 homes planned for new Buckinghamshire development

Thursday, 21st January 2021

An award-winning housebuilder has confirmed it has completed on a proposed development of 273 new homes in Haddenham, Buckinghamshire. Redrow Thames Valley has completed on a 33-acre site off Churchway in Haddenham, just six miles south-west of Aylesbury. With outline... View Article

Leeds improving the safety and wellbeing of residents with leading IoT provider HomeLINK

Wednesday, 20th January 2021

HomeLINK have been awarded a 12-month project with Leeds City Council in a move towards improving the safety and wellbeing of their residents with IoT (Internet of Things) technology. The £500k investment from GovTech Catalyst for the district will see... View Article

Advanced’s new EvacGo makes meeting the BS 8629 Code of Practice easy

Wednesday, 20th January 2021

Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has launched EvacGo, its evacuation alert system designed to meet the recommendations of BS 8629:2019, relating to buildings containing flats with a storey over 18 metres above ground level. Available to the UK market from November... View Article

New homes required to have 31 per cent lower emissions from 2021

Wednesday, 20th January 2021

New homes constructed from this year onwards will be expected to produce 31 per cent lower carbon emissions in preparation for the 2025 Future Homes Standard, the Government has announced following the completion of its consultation. New homes will be... View Article

Housing association presses ahead with routine repairs, despite Covid-19 fears, claims Unite

Tuesday, 19th January 2021

Clarion Housing Group, one of the UK’s largest social landlords, has been pushing ahead with routine repairs at its properties, despite some residents being Covid-19 positive, Unite, Britain and Ireland’s largest union, claimed today (Tuesday 19 January). Unite said that... View Article

Quarterly Rent Index suggests pandemic is pushing tenants to seek more space

Monday, 18th January 2021

UK rent levels continued to rise faster for larger properties during the last quarter of 2020, according to The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS). In the latest edition of its quarterly Rent Index, which is based on its database of... View Article

The Confederation of Co-operative Housing Announces 2020 Award Winners

Thursday, 14th January 2021

The Confederation of Co-operative Housing, the umbrella body for housing co-operatives in the UK, is pleased to announce the winners of the CCH 2020 Annual Awards. In their inaugural year, the awards were set up to help show the world... View Article

A greener future secured for North Wales’ social houses

Wednesday, 13th January 2021

A portfolio of 4,000 homes will become greener and an additional 1,000 new houses are set to be built in North Wales after Cartrefi Conwy secured a £22m funding packaging from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. The housing association secured the... View Article

The transition to greener housing

Wednesday, 13th January 2021

Climate change remains a huge global issue – and it’s one that the UK Government is planning on tackling. To do this, it’s important to focus on the energy used in our homes. With the heating of buildings creating as... View Article

Delta Membranes introduce Koster BD Wetroom Tanking System

Tuesday, 12th January 2021

LISTEN HERE 🔊 A walk-in-shower or wet room can add a beautiful open space to any home, the level-access is popular for both its style and practicality. The benefits for homeowners include: Easy Access Flexible Design Attractive Modern Designs and... View Article

Notting Hill Genesis award Pinnacle Group a cleaning services contract for key worker sites across London

Monday, 11th January 2021

Following a competitive tender, Notting Hill Genesis Housing Association has awarded Pinnacle Group a £4.5m five-year contract to provide cleaning services to over 1,300 key worker units. Since November, Pinnacle have been providing cleaning services to key worker accommodation over... View Article

Residents select development partner for Teviot Estate regeneration

Friday, 8th January 2021

Housing association Poplar HARCA has appointed Housebuilder of the Year, Hill as joint venture partner to deliver the Teviot Estate regeneration in Tower Hamlets, which could include more than 2,500 new homes, new green and play spaces, shops, community and... View Article

Creating a multipurpose space in the home

Friday, 8th January 2021

In 2020, we had to adapt our home environments quickly in order to cope with a new way of working. The pace of the change took many of us by surprise; we had to hurriedly convert spare bedrooms into offices,... View Article

Encasement’s pre-formed pipe boxing and casings conceal unsightly pipework

Tuesday, 5th January 2021

Encasement’s pre-formed plywood casings have been the preferred solution for social housing RMI for decades and with the growth in fire sprinkler installations; boiler system upgrades and distributed heating system projects, this continues to be the case. With more than... View Article

The new FlexiWork neon jackets and fleeces

Friday, 1st January 2021

NEW Neon Jackets and Fleeces from Snickers Workwear for the flexible working environment – delivering visibly superior comfort and freedom of movement. While Fabric, Functionality and Fit are hallmarks of Snickers Workwear, it’s the innovation and fabric technology in the... View Article

Guide to Fire Extinguishers and Fire Signage

Monday, 21st December 2020

Having proper fire safety equipment in the workplace is of utmost importance to ensure the health and safety of everyone, most especially the staff. Thus, every company in the UK, regardless of the industry, is required by law to have... View Article

Best Self Storage Units in the UK

Friday, 18th December 2020

The UK has one of the smallest floor spaces in Europe. Both commercial and residential properties struggle to accommodate the growing demand. More companies are creating economic options to keep things affordable and accessible. There is a 30% decrease in... View Article