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As the energy crisis gather pace, households are increasingly likely to be in the position where they are unable to afford to properly heat their homes this winter. The Government’s latest annual fuel poverty statistics for England found that in... View Article

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

SterlingOSB Zero, from West Fraser, is the first and only OSB produced in the UK to be free from formaldehyde added during the manufacturing process: hence the ‘Zero’ moniker. It is also one of the most popular panel products employed... View Article

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

Just ask Colt. With almost 70 years of experience, Colt is the UK’s leading provider of smoke control and ventilation system maintenance. Each one of our engineers is expertly trained to service and maintain not just Colt-manufactured products, but also... View Article

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

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has re-launched its Lo-Carbon PoziDry Pro™ Loft Positive Input Ventilation (PIV), which is now made from recycled plastic. These changes are another step towards more sustainable choices for customers and will help social housing providers... View Article

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

Specialist offsite contractor M-AR has completed the first of three new housing schemes in partnership with Bromley Council, all designed to provide ‘Bromley Homes for Bromley People’. The new affordable housing development off Bushell Way in Chislehurst, which has been named Chris... View Article

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

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

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

The Retrofit Academy (TRA) is working with Open College Network West Midlands and West Midlands Combined Authority to provide Government fully-funded Level 4 and 5 retrofitting courses, saving learners up to £3,000 in course fees. These qualifications are essential for providers to take on public... View Article

Discover Hyperoptic’s recommended solutions by downloading your copy of our latest research-backed whitepaper. Hyperoptic is proud to make its latest whitepaper, Digital Poverty in Social Housing, available to download. This insight-led, research-backed study takes a detailed look at the definitions... View Article

We’ve been designing, building, installing and servicing ventilation systems since 1954 Over 65 years in the smoke control servicing business gives Colt the experience to approach any problem with a comprehensive understanding of what’s involved. Our expertise also gives us... View Article

When concealing external pipework, building services and other utilities associated with low carbon district heating schemes or air-source and ground-source heat pumps, our metal pipe boxing range provides protection against accidental damage and improves a project’s aesthetics. Bespoke manufactured to the individual... View Article

Six Work Trouser families to satisfy every need on site – sustainably. Snickers Workwear’s trouser families are suited to any kind of work on site. Delivering maximum functionality, comfort, protection and mobility they’re the products of choice among discerning professional... View Article

The first NyRock® products are now available. Introducing, NyRock Rainscreen 032 and NyRock Frame Slab 032. Designed as a through-wall buildup suitable for ventilated facade applications, you can now specify the lowest lambda value stone wool insulation in the UK. This is NyRock... View Article

Changes to building regulations and an increased focus on sustainability are placing greater pressure on the construction industry to deliver more thermally efficient buildings while preserving standards of fire and acoustic performance. In response, ROCKWOOL has launched NyRock technology, an... View Article