A unique opportunity to enhance your Healthy Home journey?

Following previous winter periods dealing with constant reports of damp, condensation and mould, are we ready for winter this year? We cannot experience a repeat unfortunate loss of life due to internal property conditions and, are committed to providing an... View Article

Get regulation ready with CCF

Leading insulation, drywall, and ceilings products distributor CCF has a dedicated in-house technical team on hand ready to support customers in meeting the latest wave of construction industry regulations, including the mandatory requirements of Part L. With strong links with both contractors... View Article

A new discovery in smoke protection

Students at University of Salford discovered a new approach to being safe. Gilberts’ “ first of its kind” Series 60 damper were chosen by leading smoke control systems company Baiceir to protect the 14-storey Discovery Quay development. Some 26 dampers-... View Article

Dulux Trade Diamond Matt videos

Dulux Trade recently reformulated its popular Diamond Matt product with upgraded features and improved sustainability credentials, helping the industry move towards a more sustainable future. Two new videos have been released to show specifiers that the new and improved Dulux Trade... View Article

Effectively venting all year round

Richard Carter from EnviroVent looks at how installing effective mechanical ventilation systems can reduce the maintenance burden that some housing associations experience in the winter months, and in turn positively impact tenant health As we approach Autumn, thoughts turn towards... View Article

Help on the road to zero carbon homes

The Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund could see social housing providers upgrade the energy efficiency of up to 90,000 homes. Some of these homes will be relatively straightforward to upgrade, others will require a joined-up approach as Caroline Bowler of SIG... View Article

Delivering savings in water usage and tenant bills

A big consumer of water in social housing is the bathroom. Here, Stuart Reynolds from AKW discusses how inclusive sanitaryware and showers are now being designed to promote water and energy-saving, delivering long-term savings that ultimately benefit tenant bills With... View Article

Passive fire safety explored

Graham Laws from Siderise Insulation explores some of the ways residential building owners and managers can ensure that buildings and their occupiers are properly protected with accurate passive fire protection such as cavity barriers and firestops Ensuring the passive fire... View Article

The five steps to improved fire safety

The housing sector continues to adapt to a raft of new guidance, statutory tightening and regulatory change associated to fire safety. As a result, leading door manufacturer JELD-WEN UK has released a new CPD resource, to support the industry’s understanding... View Article

Dulux Trade Diamond Matt: The preferred choice

Dulux Trade has upgraded its Diamond Matt paint to meet the demand for a more sustainable solution. This advanced product now offers both durability and sustainability, making it a superior option for professionals in the housing sector. Here, Pete Howard,... View Article

Wrap it or regret it – now!

Don’t let the cold catch you out this winter Burst pipes are the most common cause of home insurance claims in the UK1 and cost an average of £3,500 in damage to property and contents. The expense is not the... View Article

Passing on the BAL and ARDEX baton

After more than 20 years with ARDEX and over 10 years with BAL, Peter Bell, Managing Director, is passing on the baton to his deputy, David Hackett. Peter has enjoyed a stellar career with the ARDEX Group underpinned by his... View Article

OSB Zero PrimedPlus ideal for site hoarding and security

SterlingOSB Zero PrimedPlus, from timber panel specialist West Fraser, is a versatile OSB3 board, primed in the factory in either a neutral white or grey, and ready to be immediately erected around construction projects or buildings in need of protection. Its ‘prime’... View Article

How to enhance accessibility & independent living

With 22% of the population¹ now disabled and the growing demand for social housing, AAT GB is highlighting a rapid way for Housing Associations to support their disabled tenants. Now, more than 50% of tenants have a long term illness... View Article

CaberFloor P5 ticks the eco boxes

The conservation of our natural environment has become ever more important to developers, consultants and contractors, whose clients want to see more sustainable products being used in homes and business premises.  As a result, West Fraser’s particleboard products – including... View Article

Consort Claudgen launches Consort Connect app

Consort Claudgen have launched Consort Connect app which allows users to have complete control over their heating remotely via their smartphone or tablet. The app is free and downloadable from Google Play or Apple Store. It can control Consort’s Wi-Fi... View Article