Titon Ventilation Systems gets social

LISTEN HERE Titon’s Ventilation Systems division continues its planned growth with the timely appointment of a dedicated sales person responsible for the social housing sector. Titon Ventilation Systems identified the greater need for understanding and support in this key area,... View Article

Carl F Groupco successful in Tai Tarian tender

Leading hardware distributor, Carl F Groupco has successfully secured a tender to continue full hardware supply to one of the largest social housing providers in Wales, Tai Tarian. Having supplied window and door hardware for the past five years, the... View Article

Illuminating Springhills

LISTEN HERE Luceco has recently supplied interior and exterior amenity lighting to Springhills Independent Living Scheme at Outwood, provided by Wakefield and District Housing Limited. WDH is one of the UK’s largest social housing providers, with over 32,000 homes across... View Article

Certifire approval for TECTUS Hinges

LISTEN HERE SIMONSWERK UK is proud to announce that the TECTUS range of concealed hinges has been approved for the Warrington fire CERTIFIRE certification scheme. CERTIFIRE is an independent third-party certification scheme that assures fire protection products’ performance, quality, reliability,... View Article

Sika launches new low odour balcony waterproofing range

Responding to the continual growth in popularity of versatile liquid applied waterproofing solutions, Sika has launched Monoflex LO, an innovative low odour waterproofing range for balconies, walkways and terraces. Developed at Sika’s world-leading Global Technology Centre in Preston, the new... View Article

Tactile Design

Embassy Gardens with David Phillips Embassy Gardens is a premium development in the Nine Elms regeneration zone. Recognised for its iconic glass Sky Pool suspended 115 feet in the air, this prestigious property surrounding the US embassy boasts both residential... View Article

Fireproof balconies

Fire safety in residential multi-occupancy buildings is a key issue of our times. We spoke to Richard Izzard of AliDeck to find out more about successful fire safety remediation of balconies. Leaseholders and building owners up and down the country... View Article

Prioritising air quality

John Moss of EnviroVent looks at the issue of ventilation in social housing and how we may be failing a generation by not addressing it properly. Now the lockdown restrictions have been removed, employees, school pupils and social housing professionals are... View Article

Installing trust

Adrian Pavey of Nationwide Windows and Doors argues that social housing professionals need to think about more than just the final product. It’s easy for installation companies who work in the private sector to have a tunnel-vision approach of focusing... View Article

Put cladding to the test

As members of the Centre for Window and Cladding Technology (CWCT), Aneira Beament of Ash & Lacy discusses standard test methods for rainscreen cladding systems. In recent years, the construction industry has stepped up its scrutiny of testing, quality, certification... View Article

The importance of boiler specification

Martyn Bridges of Worcester Bosch outlines the future of safety and sustainability in the boiler market. Over the last 20 to 30 years, boilers have become extremely safe appliances to have in your home, particularly since the advent of Condensing... View Article

Snickers Workwear Climate Control – Baselayer Underwear

Dressing for the cold is like building a house – start with a good foundation. The Snickers Workwear Baselayer clothing for professional tradesmen and women uses high-tech breathable fabrics for ventilation and body moisture transport for sustainable warmth and comfort.... View Article

D-TECT 200 C Professional Wallscanner

Precise. Reliable. Efficient. The D-Tect 200 C Professional Wallscanner for exceptional results. The D-tect 200 C Professional was optimized based on user feedback. It is the first radar detector on the market that can record measurements via a screenshot and... View Article

Looking for a complete access control solution?

Intratone’s wireless intercom systems allow Housing Associations to take control of their time, costs and building security When it comes to property access, we understand that you don’t want to compromise on security. But how can you ensure that your... View Article