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Construction product manufacturer ROCKWOOL has announced the first products to launch from its new global centre of excellence for fire-stopping at Hams Hall, Birmingham. Renowned for its Euroclass A1 non-combustible stone wool insulation, the company has used its deep fire... View Article

Beauflor® sheet vinyl floors go beyond standards to improve the quality of social housing. In social housing projects ensuring your choice of floor complies with health and safety regulations is an essential part of the specification process. With Beauflor sheet... View Article

As the housing sector accelerates toward low-carbon living, the need for robust, compliant, and future-ready EV charging is greater than ever. Award-Winning and Future-Ready Zaptec Go 2 is setting new standards in UK housing. Recently named Best Home Charging Solution... View Article

Leading radiator manufacturer Stelrad Radiators is proud to announce its latest achievement in sustainability, having been awarded a Gold Medal in the 2025 EcoVadis assessment. This places Stelrad among the top 5% of companies assessed globally over the past 12... View Article

Typically installed to cover exterior pipework, such as gas supply pipes and low carbon distributed heating system pipes, UK Boxings’ tough metal pipe boxing is also used to conceal pipework and systems associated with ground source or air source heat pumps. Bespoke... View Article

West Fraser is inspired by a vision of a future where forests, products and innovation work together to address climate change As with any conscientious organisation, West Fraser’s approach to sustainability is rooted in science; and guided by global standards which... View Article

By combining the three products in West Fraser’s CaberFix floor fixing range, projects are guaranteed to be the very best in terms of application and longevity, while delivering a simple and safe on-site experience. Each floor fixing product is fully BBA-approved, guaranteeing... View Article

Zaptec Go 2 for housing – The UK’s first V2G-ready and MID-Certified AC charger. The shift to sustainable, low-carbon living is reshaping the housing sector. As demand for robust, compliant, and future-ready EV charging grows, the newly launched Zaptec Go... View Article

Whatever pipework you need to conceal, Encasement’s Vetta pipe boxing and casings range has a profile to match your requirements, while providing a perfect finish to the project, whether it’s a fire sprinkler retrofit, low carbon district heating scheme upgrade or heat... View Article

When external pipework needs to be concealed and protected against the risk of accidental damage or vandalism, Arma metal pipe boxing provides a tough and versatile solution that also improves aesthetics and adds a uniform finish to the project. In... View Article

Camden Council’s extensive heating and hot water modernisation programme for over 500 properties, is using around 20 kilometres of Pendock metal pipe boxing to conceal new distribution pipework that serves each flat, as part of the upgraded communal heating system.... View Article

Beauflor® provides cost-effective and durable sheet vinyl flooring for social and affordable homes that delivers value throughout the life cycle and that can help projects to be more sustainable. As housing providers place increasing focus on the sustainability of specifications,... View Article

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has unveiled an industry first with its new Lo-Carbon Revive 7 Switchee-Enabled smart ventilation. Designed specifically for the social housing sector, the new Lo-Carbon Revive 7 integrates Vent-Axia’s market-leading smart-enabled fan technology with Switchee’s in-home... View Article

The London Road redevelopment in Brentwood, led by Wiltech Engineering, is a shining example of how thoughtful balcony specification can transform a historic site into a modern, compliant, and resident-focused living space. Once a disused postal house, this site has... View Article

UK Boxings pipe boxing and casings a simple and economic solution for concealing, heating system, boiler, and fire sprinkler pipework while also helping reduce installation time and save money on site. Manufactured from 9mm thick moisture resistant and UKTR compliant MDF,... View Article

Before committing to an expensive heating solution, it’s essential to thoroughly explore all available options. While some may advocate for installing Air Source Heat Pumps, it isn’t always the most suitable choice. To help you make an informed decision, we’ve... View Article

For 2026, Dulux is asking architects, specifiers and designers to dance to the Rhythm of Blues™ with its new trio of shades. For the first time ever, Dulux has selected a colour family of the year. The harmonious collection of... View Article

We invite you to Measure Up: a Data-Led Approach to Delivering Better Buildings — a unique conference held on the 9th October 2025 at Loughborough University, dedicated to the role of measured building performance in transforming the housing sector. This... View Article

Condensation and mould specialists, Airtech, are offering help to social housing landlords ahead of Awaab’s Law coming into effect on 27 October 2025. The new law was laid out in front of Parliament on 25 June, along with Awaab’s Law:... View Article