Harness the power of water

Chris Stammers from BEAMA’s Underfloor Heating (UFH) Group explains how hydronic (water-based) underfloor heating, paired with air-source heat pumps, delivers reliable energy efficiency –and why social landlords are ideally placed to make the most of it. The regulatory landscape for... View Article

A practical pathway to decarbonisation

Intergas Heating’s Stewart Thompson discusses how hybrid heat pump solutions can offer a “pragmatic and practical” way to cut emissions, while working within building fabric constraints. Across the UK, social housing providers are working toward ambitious carbon-reduction targets. Yet many... View Article

Quick wins for arthritis-friendly facilities

Stuart Reynolds at AKW describes the ‘quick wins’ available to specifiers when it comes to adaptations for kitchens and bathrooms that make appliances far easier to use for millions of people with arthritis. Arthritis is so common that you will... View Article

Roofing’s role in safety – post-Awaab’s Law

Stuart Nicholson from Marley looks at the role of roofing in providing homes that are safe from damp and mould, as the sector tackles the full ramifications of Awaab’s Law. Under the legislation, social housing providers are reassessing how effectively... View Article

See Intergas at InstallerSHOW 2026

Join Intergas at InstallerSHOW to explore our latest heating innovations, rewards, and renewable solutions for installers. We’re excited to announce that Intergas will be at InstallerSHOW this year, and we’d love to see you there. Visit our stand to discover... View Article

Tough metal pipe boxing conceals and protects

Pendock metal pipe boxing conceals interior and exterior pipework used in low-carbon district heating schemes and air-source or ground-source heat pump installations, improving appearance while helping to protect against damage or tampering. The range includes the three-sided CHM channel profile for fixing... View Article

Specialist flooring expertise for evolving housing association developments

Housing associations, local authorities and accommodation providers are balancing growing expectations around durability, maintenance and resident experience. As multi-occupancy developments continue to evolve, specification decisions are becoming increasingly important to long-term performance. To support this evolving market, Amtico’s dedicated Multi-Occupancy... View Article

Tobermore rebrands City Pave as Tetralock and expands range

Tobermore, one of the UK & Ireland’s leading construction manufacturers, has rebranded its City Pave block paving as Tetralock and added three new colours to the range. The new name reflects Tetralock’s unique five-side interlock which provides exceptional stability under heavy trafficking... View Article

Taking a new look at modern lime building materials

Cement and gypsum materials are now so widespread that other options are often not even considered. However, in some situations modern lime plasters and mortars are a far better option. Creating healthy homes and improving air quality The breathable nature... View Article

Bell reaches safer homes initiative milestone

Property services specialist Bell is marking a key milestone for its highly successful Safer Homes Initiative. Working in partnership with major housing providers, the scheme has engaged with over 1,000 residents across the country on ways to maintain a safer, healthier,... View Article

The InstallerSHOW 2026 Show Preview is LIVE

The InstallerSHOW 2026 Show Preview is LIVE – and it is your fast-track guide to what is happening at the NEC Birmingham on 23-25 June 2026. This is your first look at the live demos, must-see exhibitors, competitions, giveaways, theatres,... View Article

Toughen up with Arma metal pipe boxing

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 addition, with... View Article