Aico Launches New ‘Connected Home’ City & Guilds Assured Course

Aico, leading home life safety provider, is proud to announce the expansion of their award winning training courses with the launch of a brand new City & Guilds Assured course: The Connected Home. Launching this February, the free, full-day course [...]

Government announces Section 106 changes and rent convergence alongside new Decent Homes Standard

The Government has announced a raft of measures to improve the delivery of new social housing across the sector towards its goal of 300,000 new social affordable homes over the next decade, plus a new Decent Homes Standard to ensure [...]

Smarter heating for social housing

Phil Ord, Managing Director of Qvantum UK, explains how connected heat pump technology is helping housing associations to cut costs, improve efficiency and stay ahead of regulation. As housing associations look for practical routes to decarbonise and improve building performance, [...]

Phase 1 of Awaab's Law implemented, imposing time limits for addressing hazards on RSLs

Introduced this week, the first phase of Awaab’s Law will “force social landlords to take urgent action to fix dangerous homes or face the full force of the law,” said the Government in a statement. The new legislation imposes a [...]

Measure Up: a Data-Led Approach to Delivering Better Buildings – 1-day conference 9th October 2025

We invite you to Measure Up: a Data-Led Approach to Delivering Better Buildings — a unique conference held on the 9th October 2025 at Loughborough University, dedicated to the role of measured building performance in transforming the housing sector. This [...]

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Prevention is better than cure

Awaab’s Law presents a pivotal chance for housing providers to prioritise strategic, preventative damp and mould management, says Dave Woodward, Director of Key Accounts at Plumb Centre, highlighting the importance... View Article

Major milestone for new affordable homes in Wembley

·       Brent Council and Wates Residential celebrate the structural completion of a new development in the Wembley Housing Zone ·       Zephaniah House, the former Ujima House council building, will deliver 54 new... View Article
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Complete Wetroom Protection with Marmox

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Designed to offer an incredibly safe showering experience with TMV3 approval and thermostatic protection, the Arka TMV3 Cool Touch Mixer Shower features two easy-to-use paddle levers that independently control temperature... View Article
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