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Ask Glidevale Anyone who’s had to deal with complaints about damp and mould knows the cost of putting things right. The repairs to rotten timbers and water damaged plaster. The expense of redecorating and rehousing while the work goes on.... View Article

Vent-Axia has welcomed the launch of the Government’s new public information campaign which highlights how ventilating indoor spaces can reduce the risk of coronavirus infection by over 70%1. As part of the campaign a new short film released by the... View Article

Intratone’s unique wireless GSM-based intercoms and secure remote online management system empower you to manage access to your properties with just the click of a mouse. For property and housing managers it can often feel like you need to be... View Article

This month will see the launch of Smarter Homes, Safer Communities powered by Aico. This virtual conference marks the beginning of Aico’s advance into facilitating and holding events within the housing sector. Smarter Homes, Safer Communities powered by Aico is... View Article

The draft Fire Safety Bill proposes to amend the Fire Safety Order 2005 to clarify the role of the responsible person or duty holder for multi-occupancy residential buildings. If approved, the changes will make it clear that building owners and... View Article

KESSEL AG – Protecting buildings from sewer flooding, through innovation Properties can become flooded by wastewater backing up through the foul sewer or rainwater system, and identifying Backwater Protection products, that meet the design standard, are reliable, cost-effective, and robust... View Article

Senior Architectural Systems has delivered a stunning fenestration package for a new affordable housing development in North London. The Williamson Heights high-rise residential scheme in Wembley, has been developed by Peabody and designed by Delta Architects. Comprising two buildings linked... View Article

It’s more important than ever to select heating controls that are relevant to the householders who will be using them in the property. Young technology confident couples will welcome the latest in touch screen controls whilst more elderly couples and... View Article

UK Boxings’ flame retardant ‘FR’ sprinkler boxing is the most recent addition to the company’s range of durable pipe and fire sprinkler boxing solutions. Manufactured from 12mm thick flame retardant Euroclass B compliant material, FR boxing is designed to provide a cost-effective... View Article

Designer Contracts, the UK’s leading flooring contractor has bolstered its product offering with the introduction of three new flooring options. New ranges include two domestic, heavy duty carpet ranges and a multi format LVT collection. Zenith is the ultimate heavy... View Article

Fastflow Group has restructured its business in a move designed to ensure the company is ‘fit for the future’ and able to adapt to the changing marketplace. It will also cease using the Fastflow Group name and instead be known... View Article

Building owners and landlords are being encouraged to make their properties safer and more secure in advance of changes to fire safety legislation. Proposals in the draft Fire Safety Bill seek to amend the Fire Safety Order 2005 to clarify... View Article

As part of their ongoing support to Willowdene Rehabilitation, Aico have facilitated the redecoration of the reception area of the facility and the production of a corporate brochure. Through their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, ‘Aico in the Community’, Aico... View Article

Highly visible, surface-mounted, overhead door closers are not only unappealing to the eye but can also be susceptible to damage through vandalism or tampering, incurring maintenance and repair costs and threatening the reliability of the fire door to which they... View Article

Max Halliwell and George Clarke discuss affordable warmth for UK social housing in the latest podcast episode. Listen to our latest podcast episodes on Social housing with Max Halliwell. Episodes include discussions with Ecodan Ambassador George Clarke and Rob Hicks... View Article

Alliot Technologies specialise in the design, development and support of IoT solutions including Legionella monitoring. Utilising IoT in Legionella Compliance enables you to: Monitor water temperatures Be alerted to any temperatures outside of the required safety levels Run water to... View Article

Fire doors which are fit for purpose can mean the difference between life and death in a fire, and even more so in residential properties where we sleep and spend most of our time. Kevin Underwood, Technical Director of the... View Article

With temperatures in the UK cooling, Vent-Axia, the ventilation industry leader, is urging social housing providers to take steps now to tackle condensation and mould. Condensation and mould can have detrimental effects on both housing stock and residents’ health. To... View Article