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Aico has recently welcomed the Housing Ombudsman Service to an online event focusing on damp and mould in the housing sector and best practices to keep residents safe. “A Spotlight on Damp and Mould: It’s not lifestyle” report, published in... View Article

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

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

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

Dura Composites has launched Dura Deck® Inspire, the first ever 1.8m long A1 fire-rated porcelain deck plank balcony solution in the UK, especially suited to applications where the building height exceeds 11m, following the change of legislation for medium and... View Article

Hurst Doors has become one of just a handful of UK suppliers certified to produce a quality composite FD30s fire doorset with sidelights and fanlights. The company are now certified under the BM Trada UKCA marking of external pedestrian fire... View Article

Regular servicing and maintenance of smoke ventilation systems is critical. Our dedicated team of engineers work with clients to regularly inspect and test smoke ventilation systems to ensure that they are working properly and are fully compliant with local regulations.... View Article

We all know that we need to protect the environment and try to undo some of the damage that has been done in the past. West Fraser (Trading as Norbord Europe Ltd), one of the UK’s leading wood-panel manufacturers, takes... View Article

As condensation build up and the associated problems of damp, mould and mildew can continue to cause problems in both new and existing homes, leading manufacturer Glidevale Protect is encouraging specifiers to take stock of the benefits of working with... View Article

By Alastair Stannah, Managing Director, Stannah Lifts Distribution & Service The digital switchover of telephone lines in the United Kingdom is happening now. By 2025, Openreach will have phased out all copper analogue telephone lines in favour of optical fibre... View Article

Ardent Lift Consultancy were appointed to undertake a survey on a heritage building in September 2020, with our site inspection offering the client a full appraisal of the lifts, their anticipated lifecycle analysis, and budget costs for the recommended modernisation... View Article

Generate power from the roof Reduce household bills * Seamless finish secure fit * Compatible with all roof tiles & slates * Low maintenance * 15-year guarantee with full Marley Roof System Marley SolarTile® – The roof integrated solar pv... View Article

Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, has swept the floor with a raft of new and refreshed carpet, vinyl and LVT collections. The company has introduced a contemporary new sustainable cushioned sheet vinyl offer (Styletex Deluxe) and launched an... View Article

Sava provide free webinars which are designed to improve your knowledge of energy analysis and maximise the value you get from your energy data. The weekly webinars are open to anyone to join; they are mainly aimed at social housing... View Article

Mainsboost systems deliver improved performance from pressurised hot water cylinders and combination boilers. Mainsboost is designed to boost cold water pressure and flow for all domestic applications where mains water supply is insufficient. Newer properties usually utilise a ‘direct on... View Article

We’re not fussy about whose kit we look after. What we are fussy about is how we do it. And we have seven decades’ experience in smoke control. Each one of our expertly trained engineers has one aim in mind... View Article

Made from the long-lasting, innovative Sorona® performance fabric and CORDURA® for long-lasting comfort, functionality and sustainability. It’s the innovative design and sustainable fabric technology in the newest Work Trousers for men and women from Snickers Workwear that really set them apart from other brands.... View Article

Safety and security are the most significant concerns for parents when sending children to college or university. The news of mass shootings and violent crimes on campuses in the US is making parents think twice before sending their children to... View Article

Encasement pipe boxing and casings have been used for more than 15 years to conceal interior and exterior pipework in a range of social housing projects across the UK, from fire sprinkler installations and heating system upgrades to the latest low carbon... View Article

Decorative casings and boxing products from UK Boxings have been used by housing associations and local authorities for well over 20 years to hide, heating system, boiler, and fire sprinkler pipework to help improve a project’s finish, reduce time on site and... View Article