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Putting forward a fabric first strategy has long been the mantra of the construction industry and for good reason. Fabric first measures such as External Wall Insulation (EWI) focus on improving the energy efficiency of a building’s fabric before adding... View Article

Leading ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia will offer installers the chance to join its seminar ‘Raising the standard – why quality ventilation installation matters’ at the InstallerSHOW 2026, NEC, Birmingham. Taking place on Thursday 25 June from 12.00-12.50 in the InstallerELECTRIC Theatre,... View Article

AKW, one of the UK’s leading providers of accessible showering and kitchen solutions, is pleased to announce a new partnership with The Occupational Therapy Service to deliver a fully integrated Clinical Adaptation Service for housing associations and local authorities. The... View Article

Performance Technology Group has appointed Heidi O’Shea as Head of Marketing. Heidi will drive marketing strategy for the Group’s five specialist construction products brands AIM (Acoustic Insulation Manufacturing), CMS Danskin Acoustics, Euroform, IMS (Insulation Machining Services) and Ockwells. Joining from... View Article

John Street, Newham, a high‑rise residential development comprising Blocks A and C, has been equipped with a comprehensive life safety solution from Advanced, incorporating SmokeGo smoke control and EvacGo evacuation alert systems to support a stay‑put fire strategy and enhance... View Article

When it comes to Awaab’s Law, confidence across the sector doesn’t always match reality. New research from Shelforce reveals that while many housing providers are taking steps toward compliance, a significant proportion remain underprepared and uncertain about what comes next.... View Article

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