Design out crime

Matthew McTighe from CAME UK discusses the importance of Secured By Design (SBD) and their role in securing developments around the UK Established in 1989, SBD plays a significant crime prevention role in the planning process to design out crime... View Article

The A1 and Only

An innovative A1 fire resistant dash EWI system which protects and enhances architecture without compromise to style, value and lifespan. K Systems launches its first A1 system – A1 Dash. Our innovative A1 fire resistant dash EWI system protects and... View Article

A guide to the correct paint specification

LISTEN HERE 🔊 The finishing touches to a project can make all the difference to the sustainability and safety of dwellings. The Dulux Decorator Centre team looks at how the correct specification of paints and coatings can drive up building... View Article

Conceal pipework, sprinklers & services with Pendock

When exposed pipework or services need to be concealed quickly and easily, the Pendock Profiles range is one of the most comprehensive and cost effective available for use in a wide variety of social housing projects and applications. Pendock MX... View Article

Decarbonise residents’ heating through wave 2 of the SHDF

The government recently announced an energy price cap freeze. However, charity National Energy Action expects that even so, “6.7 million UK households could be…unable to afford to heat their homes to the temperature needed to keep warm and healthy.” It is clear... View Article

What is the Golden Thread in the Building Safety Bill?

What is the Building Safety Bill? The Building Safety Bill was first proposed in 2019 as part of the response to the Grenfell tragedy, which laid bare issues contained within some British residential properties. The central goals of the Building... View Article

Make yourself seen – with Snickers Workwear

An extended range of sustainable and functional High Visibility working clothes for light to night, dawn to dusk. As workplace visibility decreases and the potential for accidents increase, Snickers Workwear High Visibility garments work hard to protect your wellbeing and... View Article

Pipe boxing made easy by Encasement

The Encasement range of pipe boxing and casings for social housing is widely used across the UK to conceal interior and exterior pipework in fire sprinkler installations, heating system upgrade projects and low carbon district heating schemes. Versa pre-formed pipe boxing is already... View Article

Roof integrated vs Bolt-on solar panels

On roof solar systems were the first generation of residential solar panels, consisting of a set of panels attached to the roof by a mount, which is bolted onto the rafters. Although this type of solar system is well recognised... View Article

Onyx Care Pod – bath replacement solution

Designed to offer a stylish alternative to traditional shower cubicle products, the Onyx Care Pod is an intelligent adaptation solution for those needing to replace a bath quickly. Developed alongside local authorities, housing associations, occupational therapists and contractors, the Onyx Care Pod... View Article

Affordable warmth for Sovereign residents

Switching to Ecodan air source heat pumps can dramatically improve the lives of residents in social housing. In our case study film, George Clarke, Architect and Ecodan Ambassador, visits Sovereign, one of the UK’s leading housing associations. He discovers how... View Article