Product Articles

Fire safety start-up company Lite4Life has adopted Aico’s unique Ei414 Fire / Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm Interface into its Multiwatch tower block fire safety system and AlightforLife Directional Way Finder Safety Light.  The Ei414 is being used to alert these systems in the event of an activation from Aico Fire... View Article

When Birmingham City Council needed a company to design, supply and install energy efficient windows and doors for the refurbishment of seven high rise tower blocks they knew who to turn to for help. Shelforce have been providing high-quality products... View Article

Prime Minister Teresa May’s recent pledge to make sure residents are proud to call social housing their home has been backed by the General Manager of a Birmingham-based PVCu window and door manufacturer and installer. Mrs May told a National... View Article

Grove Community Housing Association in Northern Ireland has replaced its existing Smoke Alarms with Aico’s Multi-Sensors and Ei164e Heat Alarms in more than 80 per cent of its properties. Established in 1977, Grove Community Housing Association manages 218 properties in North Belfast, which... View Article

As the winter season starts to take hold, we all know that boiler breakdowns will become more prevalent and these can frequently be caused by freezing condensate pipes. There are a number of recommendations available from various parties, including the... View Article

EnviroVent, one of the UK’s leading ventilation manufacturers, has revolutionised its Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) range and added a whole collection of new features and functionality to make it even more appealing for homeowners, self-builders, social housing providers and private... View Article

When electrician Kyle McAdam Whyte arranged to go out with friends four years ago, he little realised the consequences: it would involve him losing even his ability to go to the loo without help. The car in which he was... View Article

As we see more and more companies struggling and subsequently closing their doors, in today’s challenging economic climate, VEKA Group has reaffirmed its position as a stable systems company that continues to prepare for growth. Sales Director Neil Evans explains:... View Article

A giant cheque for £10,000 was presented by the team from The Window Company (Contracts) to Moat recently to support the latest project being undertaken by its charitable arm, Moat Foundation. The donation is an integral part of the pledge... View Article

The use of the RedProtect water treatment system from Flamco offers the heating industry an opportunity to take advantage of the only new approach to water treatment currently on the market, along with the opportunity to significantly reduce the amount... View Article

If you’re responsible for any of the UK’s housing association or local authority controlled high-rise residential buildings, the combined issues of tenant safety, fire protection, compliance and regulations are likely to have occupied a considerable amount of time over the... View Article

53 per cent of all fire-related fatalities are a direct result of smoke inhalation but many multi-occupancy buildings of 3-20+ floors still have no effective smoke control system for areas of common use and corridors. An effective smoke control system... View Article

KMS, the leading supplier of communal door access solutions to the UK housing industry have now passed 1.5 million fobs in operation with their web based access control system with SimpleKey Web. As the leading supplier to the social housing... View Article

Stormdry Masonry Protection Cream from Safeguard Europe – the UK’s leading specialist in damp- and waterproofing, and masonry repair solutions – has been granted ‘verified’ status by the Energy Saving Trust (EST) in respect of its contribution to improving the... View Article

ESi is providing installers and specifiers with the best options in BoilerPlus compliant heating controls, a range already being welcomed by a number of new build and social housing providers. The products on offer are ideal for new build or... View Article

Dressing for the cold is like building a house – start with a good foundation. The Snickers Workwear Baselayer clothing uses high-tech breathable fabrics for ventilation and body moisture transport for consistent warmth and comfort. The seamless designs are available... View Article

Ubiflex Extreme can be used in most applications where lead is traditionally used to provide a weatherproof junction at features such as changes of direction and materials. It has been developed for quick and easy installation and to withstand extremely... View Article

One of Manchester’s latest high rise residential developments, Cambridge Street, is using smoke control systems from SE Controls to provide a safe environment for residents, by ensuring escape routes are kept clear of smoke in the event of a fire.... View Article

Aico, the UK’s market leader in domestic mains powered Fire and Carbon Monoxide (CO) detection, has now commenced its flagship Apprenticeship Programme. Aico received over fifty applications from potential apprentices over the summer, with four Apprentices commencing employment in September within the Customer Service, Finance and Technical... View Article

Norbord’s CaberFloor P5 – the UK’s most specified chipboard flooring product, has been upgraded to produce a high performance floor with reduced impact and airborne noise transmission. Called CaberAcoustic, the new product comprises 18mm or 22mm CaberFloor P5 chipboard with... View Article