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With balconies now defined as part of the external envelope of a building, combustible materials must be replaced to achieve compliance post-Grenfell. AliDeck’s non-combustible aluminium decking provides a complete solution. Following the Grenfell tragedy, a root and branch change was... View Article

Last year Inside Housing carried out an investigation on the replacement of faulty fire doors by councils across the UK. It was found that across 98 Councils, around 10% (approx. 33,000) of fire doors were unlikely to satisfy the 30 minute standard.... View Article

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced this week that hundreds of thousands of homeowners will receive vouchers of up to £5000 for insulation and energy saving home improvements. Set to launch in September, the £2bn Green Homes Grant will be targeted towards... View Article

Enfield Council has used a large-scale upgrade and refurbishment of the Lytchet Way Estate in Enfield, as a cost effective means of adding much needed new homes to its housing stock. Through the innovative use of Langley Roof Top Development... View Article

Two prestigious refurbishment contracts in Manchester illustrate the appeal of Crittall Steel windows across different sectors. Appleby Lodge is a residential estate and the Redfern Building an office block in a sought-after city centre location currently undergoing redevelopment. Both date... View Article

Cellecta, the UK specialist Acoustic and Thermal Insulation manufacturer have launched their Mojave® dry laid underfloor heating system. The system brings together a series of well-known components consisting of high-performance acoustic layers, XFLO® high-compressive strength extruded polystyrene (XPS), ULTRAplate aluminium... View Article

How can third-party fire door certification give you peace of mind? Last year Inside Housing carried out an investigation on the replacement of faulty fire doors by councils across the UK. It was found that across 98 Councils, around 10... View Article

From the makers of AliDeck aluminium decking, AliClad is a new fully compliant solution for underside soffit cladding on steel balconies. Designed with steel fabricators in mind, the AliClad System enables off-the-shelf balcony soffit cladding specification, removing the need for... View Article

A development of 13 homes in the Bedfordshire village of Sharnbrook has been certified to the rigorous requirements of the Passivhaus Standard, with a specification combining Kingspan’s premium performance insulation boards and the Kingspan TEK Building System of Structural Insulated... View Article

Understanding that charities currently need help more than ever, Aico have been supporting local charities and community organisations in multiple ways, helping to replenish some of the funds that have been lost due to fundraising events being cancelled during the... View Article

Aico and the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) are joining forces to help educate and increase understanding of mental health awareness with virtual, online training. As part of their ongoing commitment and support to the EIC, Aico are organising mental health... View Article

Offsite Solutions, the UK’s leading pod manufacturer, has launched a new range of bathroom pods specifically designed for the build-to-rent residential sector. A UK industry first, the floorless GRP pods have been estimated to reduce operating costs by over 50... View Article

Kingspan Kooltherm K103 Floorboard has been installed in the ground floor of an expansive new development, providing high quality office space at the heart of Cheltenham’s growing Business Quarter. The rise of office to residential conversions has seen available office... View Article

Applying appropriate measures, Closomat has opened its doors to ensure the UK’s disabled people can still keep their dignity, hygiene and independence. The latest division to resume full operation is the company’s service department. The company’s nationwide team of engineers... View Article

Closomat is now able to fully support adaptations professionals in undertaking client assessment for toilet needs, by whatever means are safe for all involved. The company has executed rigorous risk analysis, to enable its team of product specialists to work... View Article

Aluminium decking specialists AliDeck continued their recent run of innovation and product development with the announcement of the expansion of their standard colour range for aluminium deck boards and joists. Adding six new RAL colours to their range, AliDeck now... View Article

The UK’s largest flooring contractor, Designer Contracts has moved into new headquarters, four times the size of its former premises. The impressive space, located in Chesterfield, boasts 8,000 sq ft, with room to accommodate 50 people plus meeting and conference... View Article

Langley Waterproofing Systems Ltd, the leading roofing and waterproofing systems supplier, has invested further in British Board of Agrément (BBA) independent assessment – to continue to demonstrate its commitment to, and the importance of, mitigating fire risk in construction through... View Article

Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, has stepped in to help a local charity’s emergency appeal. The company has donated a further £10,000 to Ashgate Hospice which is based near to the company’s Chesterfield headquarters. The boost towards the... View Article

Work Shorts for the flexible working environment – designed to deliver superior comfort and freedom of movement. Fabric, Functionality and Fit are hallmarks of Snickers Workwear, it’s the innovation and fabric technology in the design of the new Stretch Shorts... View Article