Balcony safety in high density – reimagined

Neil Windas of Alideck explores how aluminium balcony systems are becoming an integral part of safer building design, supporting robust fire and smoke protection strategies in high density residential developments. In today’s compliance-driven landscape, the balcony is no longer simply... View Article

Comprehensive solutions

Mike Vaczi from SOPREMA UK explores how working with roofing providers who can deliver a ‘comprehensive’ offer means better outcomes for landlords, via integrated solutions. Housing providers face mounting pressures to deliver quality homes while managing increasingly tight budgets and... View Article

Things aren’t what they used to be – proactive IoT

Lorna Given of MRI Software explores how Internet of Things (IoT) solutions are enhancing building efficiency, safety, and compliance through real time data and proactive maintenance approaches. As housing providers across the UK face increasing pressure to improve building performance, maintain compliance,... View Article

HOMES UK 2025

25-26 November. ExceL, London HOMES UK is on 25-26 November 2025, at  ExceL in London. It’s the largest free to attend conference and exhibition of its kind. HOMES UK brings together thousands of housing professionals at the very moment the Autumn... View Article

Precise control for affordable warmth

David Patrick of Dimplex discusses how electric space and water heating solutions can be integrated into a home’s core design to deliver ‘affordable warmth’ for tenants. National Energy Action estimates that there are currently 6.1 million UK households in fuel... View Article

Reimagining the Private Rented Sector

Mark Foxcroft at Devonshires examines how sweeping reforms are reshaping the Private Rented Sector, demanding higher standards, professional management, and shifting power toward institutional landlords. The UK’s Private Rented Sector (PRS) is facing a seismic shift. Long characterised by fragmented... View Article

Dealing with damp

Stephen Boulton at F. Ball & Co. Ltd. provides crucial advice to guard against the problems caused by excess subfloor moisture when installing floor coverings. Unchecked subfloor moisture, whether residual construction moisture or rising damp, can attack flooring adhesives and... View Article

Making the right splash

With the desire to develop sustainable solutions increasing, managing water usage is more important than ever. Sophie Weston of Twyford takes a look at recent water-saving innovations. Water scarcity is a growing global concern, and buildings play a crucial role... View Article

Affordable warmth that works

Richard Brown of Electrorad UK explores the advantages of high heat retention storage heaters, and the compelling benefits they offer both landlords and tenants. As UK winters become longer and energy prices continue to rise, providing reliable, cost-effective warmth is... View Article

Safer homes, by law

With the dawning of Awaab’s Law, social landlords will need to adhere to a new set of regulations to ensure building occupants remain as safe as possible in their homes. Dulux Trade explains more about the legislation and how landlords... View Article

A guide to fire & CO protection

Jennifer Bickford from Aico highlights the critical importance of proper installation and regular maintenance of life saving alarms, emphasising their role in protecting lives and ensuring long term safety in social housing properties. Designing a home plays a pivotal role... View Article

Who pays for building safety?

Chris Hemmings from the London office of estate agent Carter Jonas gets down to brass tacks on the incoming Building Safety Levy, and its impact on housing providers. He asks whether it runs the risk of further slowing the delivery... View Article

Technology’s critical role in tackling housing repairs

As housing repairs surge and insourcing rises, Dave Carr of Propeller, explains why embracing technology is essential for social landlords and their contractors. Housing providers in England are spending record amounts on repairs and maintenance, with expenditure exceeding £8.8bn in... View Article

The great retrofit challenge

Retrofitting the UK’s ageing homes is now an urgent priority. Simon Storer of the Insulation Manufacturers Association highlights the challenges and opportunities of meeting evolving safety, sustainability, and efficiency standards through effective insulation solutions. It is well known that the... View Article

Renewed liveability

Post-Grenfell, the fire safety agenda puts the focus on facade design. Sandra Rubiano of AESG says recladding is a chance to improve sustainability, and overall liveability, and go beyond compliance. In recent years, the post-Grenfell regulatory landscape has rightly placed... View Article

Defying damp: Solving social housing’s mould problem

From October 2025, social landlords must rapidly address serious damp and mould risks. Luke Brooks of Tarmac shows how lime plaster systems are effective as a ‘people-first’ alternative. Social landlords will already be well aware of Section 42 of the... View Article

How secure is your metering system?

Wired M-Bus (Meter-Bus), the widely used European standard for remote reading of heat network meters, has drawn fire recently from providers of alternative solutions because it doesn’t use encryption. But that doesn’t mean it’s not 100% secure, says Sam Clarke, Business... View Article

Housing 2025

24-26 June, Manchester Central With Labour having put housing at the forefront of their priorities, there is acknowledgement from all that we need a deep structural shift on how we fund our existing homes, and build the targeted 1.5 million... View Article