Beauflor awarded EcoVadis Gold for sustainability performance

The cushion vinyl division of Beaulieu International Group has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold medal, recognising its strong performance in sustainability, ethics and responsible business practices. With an overall score of 80/100, Beauflor ranks among the top 5% of companies... View Article

Rinnai expands cost-effective continuous flow hot water heaters

Rinnai’s innovative KCM series of continuous flow hot water heaters is designed to specifically increase customer savings in energy, capital, and carbon footprint with the inclusion of internally refined technological advancements. It operates at 93% efficiency. The KCM unit has... View Article

Struggling with long lead times on communal entrance doors?

At Bradbury Group, we understand that delays can disrupt your project timelines and budgets. That’s why our ClassicAL aluminium entrance doors are designed to offer a faster, more reliable solution without compromising on quality, security, or sustainability. Why Choose ClassicAL? Industry-Leading Lead Times –... View Article

Designer Contracts expands its procurement reach

Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, has been named as an approved supplier on the University of Essex Flooring Supplies and Services Framework. It has also renewed its position as a preferred supplier with the established Procurement for Housing... View Article

The power of supplier collaboration

Ashley Cooper from WMS Underfloor Heating discusses the importance of collaborating with suppliers who are committed to a low-carbon future. The UK’s journey to net zero is reshaping every aspect of the housing sector. While the Future Homes Standard is... View Article

Compliance is about more than fire

Joe Ragdale of Wetherby Wall Systems explores how facade safety is evolving, and that as regulation and sustainability expectations rise, compliance must now extend beyond fire performance. Facade specification has long centred on fire safety, and rightly so. But in... View Article

Retrofit quality is the measure of success

Rob Garner from Warma UK explains why the defining measure of success in the UK’s retrofit journey is not funding or volume, but the quality and integrity of delivery. The UK housing sector is entering one of the most important... View Article

Make indoor air quality a key priority

James Kane of EnviroVent discusses the latest updates to the Social Housing (Regulation) Act and gives some crucial advice to social landlords on how to remain compliant and provide a healthy environment. Awaab’s Law, formally known as Section 42 of... View Article

wienerberger – Building for what’s next

We work with housing associations to create safe, enduring spaces where communities can thrive. Our trusted materials and expert support help you deliver homes that meet today’s needs and stand strong for generations. At wienerberger, we honour what’s been built... View Article

Improving the standard of flooring in social homes

With Beauflor sheet vinyl, social housing providers can ensure their tenants benefit from a welcoming floor that gives a better standard of living. The positive impacts of providing social tenants with good quality flooring throughout their accommodation are well-documented. Along... View Article

Smarter heating for social housing

Phil Ord, Managing Director of Qvantum UK, explains how connected heat pump technology is helping housing associations to cut costs, improve efficiency and stay ahead of regulation. As housing associations look for practical routes to decarbonise and improve building performance,... View Article

Novus’ key takeaways from the Housing Community Summit 2025

National maintenance, refurbishment and fit out contractor Novus Property Solutions outlines the key themes from this year’s Housing Community Summit, which was organised by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) in partnership with the National Housing Federation (NHF). Sustainability and... View Article