Take fire doors to a new level

A recent survey into fire safety in social housing carried out by Housing Management and Maintenance reported that 95% of respondents named fire doors as the most important fire safety product and more than half cited broken fire doors as... View Article

Heating controls: a path to energy savings

Effective heating controls are an ever more vital part of an efficient central-heating system. And heating controls manufacturer ESi says it makes huge sense to look more closely at heating control selection. Clever use of controls can help minimise energy... View Article

Supporting net zero ambitions: Solar PV enhancement

To aid the specification market as it seeks to design in renewable energy solutions needed for the homes of tomorrow, Marley has launched an enhanced solar panel providing superior aesthetic appeal, improve energy efficiency and greater power output. The new... View Article

Designer Contracts leads the way to a fitter future

Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, is spearheading a new industry initiative aimed at reversing the crisis level shortage of skilled fitters. On January 17, 2022, the company took on its first cohort of 10, 16 to 18-year-old apprentices... View Article

Vicaima looks west in 2022

Social change brought about by the pandemic, has seen a resurgence of interest in the quality of life afforded for living, leisure and work, both in the West of England and within South Wales. As a result, Vicaima door specialists,... View Article

Vicaima at the forefront of décor trends for 2022

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Vicaima unveils the trends that will shape the interior design sector in 2022, reinforcing the importance of the personalisation factor in each project. The beginning of another year symbolises the closing of cycles and the beginning of... View Article

Fibo’s wall panels: The antibacterial solution

Specifying products with inherent hygienic properties is vital in order to limit the spread of bacteria – especially in healthcare and education settings. As such, Fibo is pleased to announce that all of its waterproof wall panels have now been... View Article

West Fraser’s CaberFloor provides a solution for all applications

LISTEN HERE 🔊 When considering flooring products for new-build or refurbishment projects, the housebuilder and specifier can be sure that West Fraser’s CaberFloor range includes the perfect solution.  Just as sound foundations are essential for any building, the right flooring system lays a good foundation... View Article

Titon Ventilations Systems gets social

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Titon’s Ventilation Systems division continues its planned growth with the timely appointment of a dedicated sales person responsible for the social housing sector. Titon Ventilation Systems identified the greater need for understanding and support in this key... View Article

Carl F Groupco successful in Tai Tarian tender

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Leading hardware distributor, Carl F Groupco has successfully secured a tender to continue full hardware supply to one of the largest social housing providers in Wales, Tai Tarian. Having supplied window and door hardware for the past... View Article

Illuminating Springhills

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Luceco has recently supplied interior and exterior amenity lighting to Springhills Independent Living Scheme at Outwood, provided by Wakefield and District Housing Limited. WDH is one of the UK’s largest social housing providers, with over 32,000 homes... View Article