Designer Contracts takes the floor

Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, has swept the floor with a raft of new and refreshed carpet, vinyl and LVT collections. The company has introduced a contemporary new sustainable cushioned sheet vinyl offer (Styletex Deluxe) and launched an... View Article

Technical Webinars

Sava provide free webinars which are designed to improve your knowledge of energy analysis and maximise the value you get from your energy data. The weekly webinars are open to anyone to join; they are mainly aimed at social housing... View Article

Mainsboost mains water pressure and flow boosting

Mainsboost systems deliver improved performance from pressurised hot water cylinders and combination boilers. Mainsboost is designed to boost cold water pressure and flow for all domestic applications where mains water supply is insufficient. Newer properties usually utilise a ‘direct on... View Article

Snickers Workwear’s NEW Stretch Trousers Work as Hard as You Do

Made from the long-lasting, innovative Sorona® performance fabric and CORDURA® for long-lasting comfort, functionality and sustainability. It’s the innovative design and sustainable fabric technology in the newest Work Trousers for men and women from Snickers Workwear that really set them apart from other brands.... View Article

Boxing clever with Encasement pipe boxing

Encasement pipe boxing and casings have been used for more than 15 years to conceal interior and exterior pipework in a range of social housing projects across the UK, from fire sprinkler installations and heating system upgrades to the latest low carbon... View Article

UK Boxings covers unsightly pipework easily

Decorative casings and boxing products from UK Boxings have been used by housing associations and local authorities for well over 20 years to hide, heating system, boiler, and fire sprinkler pipework to help improve a project’s finish, reduce time on site and... View Article

Good ventilation practice in social housing

LISTEN HERE Poor indoor air quality and ventilation in general current housing stock has always been a huge challenge for social housing bodies. Roy Byom from Titon explains Houses, flats and apartments built over several decades have had differing ideas... View Article

Outside spaces that work

LISTEN HERE Jack Potter from Ground Control explores how the housing sector can unlock the value of green space, and help the next generation to reap the benefits of their natural world While biodiversity recovery is often seen as second... View Article

Fit and forget

As heating water accounts for nearly 1/5th of energy use in UK homes, water conservation is the key to reducing energy bills, Groundbreaker explains more Reducing hot water demand is an effective way to help occupants conserve energy and reduce... View Article

Are you recharged and ready this year?

David Abernethie from Sevadis discusses how social housing providers can benefit from the implementation of an EV charging infrastructure plan Last year was a significant period for the UK with the electrification agenda; new regulations, legislation, technology, and investment in... View Article

Conceal and protect exposed pipework with Pendock metal boxing

The Pendock metal pipe boxing range is designed to conceal building services and utilities associated with low carbon district heating schemes or air-source and ground-source heat pumps, while also providing protection against accidental damage or vandalism. Bespoke manufactured to a project’s individual... View Article

Concealment reduces risk of door closer damage

Renowned for its ability to assure a clean, unhindered appearance to doors and interiors, Samuel Heath’s Powermatic controlled, concealed door closer is used extensively in flats, apartments and HMOs throughout the social housing sector thanks to the safety, reliability and... View Article

Heating costs controlled, with ElectricalDirect

Leading trade retailer ElectricalDirect has added the innovative Radbot 1 Intelligent Thermostatic Radiator Valve (TRV) from Secure to its expanding range of heating solutions. This new type of heating control has been designed to optimise energy usage which is an... View Article

Box clever with Encasement pipe boxing

Encasement pipe boxing and casings have been used for more than 15 years to conceal interior and exterior pipework in a range of social housing projects across the UK, from fire sprinkler installations and heating system upgrades to the latest low carbon... View Article