C-TEC exhibiting at London Build

Leading life-safety systems manufacturer, C-TEC, is exhibiting at London Build, the UK’s biggest construction show. Taking place at Olympia on 17-18 November, London Build is THE place to be if you’re a contractor, specifier, architect, fire safety specialist, property developer... View Article

Building confidence in IoT

Dane Ralston of iOpt explores how housing professionals can utilise the Internet of Things (IoT), and how to overcome the barriers to its adoption. When discussing the barriers to making the Internet of Things (IoT) a ‘business as usual’ tool... View Article

Enhancing intercom access

Melissa Lloyd-Williams of Intratone explores how access control technology can enhance building accessibility. Accessibility continues to be an important issue for housing professionals. Affordable housing and private property managers alike, help tenants – with a wide variety of needs and... View Article

Letter perfect

Richard Morris of UAP discusses the security and safety implications of letter plate specification. Much of our correspondence may be paperless these days, but homes still need a letterplate where letters, circulars and newspapers can be posted. Located prominently on... View Article

Intelligent temperature monitoring

Richard Braid of Cistermiser and Keraflo discusses the pivotal role that Intelligent Temperature Monitoring Units (TMUs) are now playing in the water management arena. Lockdowns across the UK have posed a demanding challenge for us all, but it is now... View Article

Paint – more than just aesthetics

Dawn Scott of Dulux Trade explains why painting and decorating is the ideal way to keep maintenance costs down while boosting the wellbeing of tenants. The effect that colour has on an individual’s mood has been recognised and well documented for... View Article

Aico receives a Royal visit

Aico were honoured to receive Her Royal Highness Princess Anne to their headquarters on Friday 8th October, in recognition of their impact as a prominent business in Shropshire. Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal arrived at Aico headquarters in Oswestry,... View Article

Visit Aico at Homes 2021

Aico, an Ei Company, are the European Market Leader in Home Life Safety, pioneering new technologies and offering high quality alarms, developed and manufactured in Ireland. All Aico alarms meet UK standards and offer a variety of sensor types to... View Article

Out with the old, in with the Ali VU

Whether helping to future-proof new build homes or improve the energy-efficiency of existing housing stock, Senior Architectural Systems’ slimline Ali VU aluminium windows have been specifically developed to offer exceptional thermal performance and outstanding design flexibility. Featuring a strong yet... View Article

Pipe Dreams – Pendock pipe boxing for social housing

The Pendock Profiles range of pipe boxing and casing solutions is one of the most comprehensive available for social housing projects. Each product is designed for a specific purpose, but they are also versatile enough to be used on a range of... View Article

We put the ‘safety’ in safety flooring…

Vinyl safety flooring is a crucial element of any wet room and is designed to ensure the end user is both safe and comfortable when showering. AKW Safety Flooring has been manufactured especially for the care market and combines a... View Article

The right controls for the right end users… 

From sophisticated users who want the latest wifi controlled options, to elderly or vulnerable people who need the simplest of controls to cope with their heating system – it’s vital that there’s a full range of complexity available in today’s... View Article

Safe and sound with Sika’s fire-resistant sealant

For passive fire protection with added peace of mind, Sika’s Sikacryl® -621 acrylic sealant combines exceptional fire-resistance with the added benefit of providing acoustic insulation. The phthalate-free Sikacryl-621 acrylic sealant is incredibly flexible and can offer up to 4 hours... View Article

The right controls for the right end users…

From sophisticated users who want the latest wifi controlled options, to elderly or vulnerable people who need the simplest of controls to cope with their heating system – it’s vital that there’s a full range of complexity available in today’s... View Article

Cover unsightly pipe work easily with UK Boxings

UK Boxings’ decorative casings and boxing products have been used by housing associations and local authorities for more than 20 years to hide fire sprinkler, heating system and boiler pipework to help reduce time on site and save money. Manufactured... View Article

Doors fit for a new world!

Residents deserve unquestionable comfort and safety in the post pandemic era, as do the professionals responsible for providing it. Many things have changed over the past eighteen or more months since our world was turned upside down. However, perhaps its... View Article