Product Articles

With carbon reduction and energy efficiency driving the installation of cleaner heating solutions, the need to conceal exterior pipework and associated components forms an essential part of the final installation, which helps improves aesthetics while adding a level of physical... View Article

Leading sheet vinyl flooring brand Beauflor will be presenting its collections designed to cope with the unique demands of social housing projects at Housing 2026. Exhibiting at Manchester’s Housing 2026, Beauflor will show that its sheet vinyl flooring is a... View Article

Discover IVC Commercial’s affordable social housing flooring solutions at Housing 2026. Leading European manufacturer of sheet vinyl flooring, IVC Commercial will be exhibiting at Housing 2026, showcasing its dedicated social housing collections that are affordable for providers and which have... View Article

The Warm Homes Plan has arrived to replace the Energy Company Obligation (ECO). It represents a shift in focus away from a fabric first approach to instead prioritise high-tech solutions such as PV, battery storage and heat pumps. This change... View Article

More than half of social housing providers do not feel fully prepared for the introduction of Awaab’s Law, according to a new white paper from Shelforce. Titled Navigating Awaab’s Law: Compliance, clarity and the critical role of education, the report... View Article

A package of specialist products from Altro has helped deliver a high-performance ‘home from home’ refurb at a leading dementia-care home in Middlesex. The Woodlands Residential Care Home in Ickenham is a family owned and run business providing dementia, respite... View Article

As the industry unites for Construction Safety Week 2026 (4-8 May), West Fraser – the UK’s leading manufacturer of engineered wood-based panel products – is highlighting how its carefully designed solutions help contractors, developers and housebuilders advance the week’s core mission:... View Article

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal at Strathcarron Hospice – cutting the ribbon on the van donated by West Fraser, and marking the 45th anniversary of the hospice West Fraser has donated £10k to neighbouring care charity Strathcarron Hospice in Denny, Falkirk for a new... View Article

The Pendock Profiles range of specialist pipe boxing and casing solutions is one of the most comprehensive available, and is already a common feature in countless projects across the UK including heating system refurbishment, boiler upgrades and retro-fit fire sprinkler system installation.... View Article

National Ventilation, a leading UK-based ventilation manufacturer and supplier, has launched its popular Monsoon Energysaver™ IntelliSense i7 fan in a sleek, black design. The 7 in 1 IntelliSense i7 is a clever multi-function fan, and as black interiors continue to... View Article

Widely installed to cover exterior services, such as gas supply 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 manufactured... View Article

Following the success of its industry-leading floor levelling compounds, Setcrete has launched a new tile adhesives and grout range. Backed by the company’s reputation for high quality products and proven performance, Setcrete tile adhesives and grouts are aimed at building... View Article

Water leaks are one of the most persistent and costly challenges in social housing. From hidden pipe failures to slow drips that go unnoticed for months, leaks can cause extensive damage to buildings, disrupt tenants’ lives, and place a heavy... View Article

Here Gordon Hines, UK Technical Manager at SFS Group Fastening Technology Ltd, discusses how the company is aligning its technical services and product information with the expectations of the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI). Since the publication of the... View Article

Forbo Flooring Systems has unveiled its refreshed Novilon luxury vinyl sheet collection, designed specifically for the housing market. Combining performance, comfort and sustainability with peace of mind, the range updates further enhance its suitability for busy family homes and light... View Article