Legionella risk assessments

The Legionella Control Association (LCA) discusses why a thorough risk assessment is a good starting point for adhering to legislation, as well as the importance of ensuring it is undertaken by a trained and occupationally competent person A  Risk Assessment... View Article

New technology is the key to fire door compliance

With new regulation now in force for checking fire doors, Dave Carr from Propeller Powered explains how advanced technology is helping the housing sector to comply Enforced in January 2023, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 set new legal duties... View Article

A bathroom and kitchens role in reaching net zero targets

Chris Tranter from Bristan looks at the kitchen and bathroom solutions available to help providers work more efficiently and sustainably across retrofit projects Soaring energy prices and the cost-of-living crisis are having a huge impact on housing providers as they... View Article

What progress has been made since Grenfell?

Hannah Mansell, from the Masonite group of companies in the UK, outlines findings from research into how the public sector approaches fire safety and the biggest challenges facing organisations looking to safeguard resident wellbeing in high-rise buildings In 2017, the... View Article

Let the light in with Building Superstore

Building Superstore, part of leading builders’ merchant CMO Group PLC, is helping builders and contractors get a clearer view on how to work with roof windows and sky lights by extending its product choice and expert technical support. Building Superstore... View Article

Pendock metal boxing covers and protects exposed pipework

When concealing external pipework and building services, plus other utilities associated with low carbon district heating schemes and air-source or ground-source heat pump systems, Pendock Profiles metal pipe boxing also offers protection against accidental damage. Bespoke manufactured to individual project specifications from... View Article

Snickers Workwear Hoodies – built for comfort

 Along with the Work Trousers range, these Hoodies and Sweatshirts are probably the most popular products among Snickers Workwear users. Designed specifically for professional craftsmen and women, they’re built for durability and comfort. The ‘full zip’ or ‘overhead’ styles are... View Article

Pipe boxing, maintenance and tenant satisfaction

With the new tenant satisfaction measures (TSM) now in force, maintaining quality standards and completing work within acceptable time frames, has become even more important when planning social housing maintenance, heating improvements and safety upgrades. Although concealing pipework for sprinklers,... View Article

Maintaining a low profile with Pendock pipe boxing

The use of pre-formed boxings and casing, for concealing pipework on social housing refurbishment projects, has gradually overtaken the time intensive process of fabricating and finishing individual boxings on site, to become the preferred solution for many registered providers and... View Article

AKW Water & Energy Cost Saving Guide

Of late, news headlines are full of cost-of-living increases and environmental impact stories, meaning it can be difficult to see how we can make a difference. Our brand-new AKW Water & Energy Cost Saving Guide gives practical tips for social... View Article

Metal boxing covers and protects essential services

Tough metal pipe boxing and services casings from UK Boxings are being widely used to conceal and protect external pipework from the risk of damage on social housing projects, while also improving the aesthetics and consistency of finish on completed installations. Our metal... View Article

Let Colt keep your tower blocks as safe as houses

The testing and maintaining of life safety systems to keep them safe and operational is one of the most important aspects of facilities and building management in residential, and commercial, buildings. Smoke ventilation systems are crucial in keeping occupants safe... View Article

New programmable room thermostat launched by ESi

RTP4 Touch offers ‘better’ response in company’s ‘Good, Better, Best’ line up With a reputation for helping homeowners and tenants to control their heating costs as the cost of living continues to rise in the UK, ESi has responded to... View Article