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The pressure is on for private housebuilders to deliver on the Government’s 1.5 million new homes target – in spite of rising costs and materials and the implications of tightening... View Article
Ashley Cooper from WMS Underfloor Heating discusses the importance of collaborating with suppliers who are committed to a low-carbon future. The UK’s journey to net zero is reshaping every aspect... View Article
Joe Ragdale of Wetherby Wall Systems explores how facade safety is evolving, and that as regulation and sustainability expectations rise, compliance must now extend beyond fire performance. Facade specification has... View Article
Rob Garner from Warma UK explains why the defining measure of success in the UK’s retrofit journey is not funding or volume, but the quality and integrity of delivery. The... View Article
James Kane of EnviroVent discusses the latest updates to the Social Housing (Regulation) Act and gives some crucial advice to social landlords on how to remain compliant and provide a... View Article
A former railway depot in central Gloucester is making way for 113 affordable homes for local families. Bromford, part of housing provider Bromford Flagship, acquired the southern phase of Gloucester’s... View Article
Beech Grove Homes and Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association, both part of Sanctuary Group, have submitted a pre-application notice to Glasgow City Council, signalling its intention to bring forward a revised planning... View Article
Forty-eight households will soon have affordable housing in Norwich after councillors unanimously backed plans for a historic shoe factory site. Flagship Homes – part of Bromford Flagship – plans to... View Article
A new study from Loughborough University, published in Energy and Buildings, looks at the importance of considering fuel poverty when retrofitting UK homes to cut carbon emissions. Fuel poverty, when a... View Article
In 2024, 4.8 million renters were living in cold, damp or mouldy homes, while in England alone, the NHS spends an estimated £1.4bn every year treating illnesses associated with living... View Article
Leading housing association VIVID is proud to share that the Regulator of Social Housing has reaffirmed its highest ratings for governance (G1) and financial viability (V1) in its latest review,... View Article
Platform Housing Group is proud to announce that two of its talented apprentices have been named Apprentice of the Year at the Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College Awards. This recognition highlights their hard... View Article
Homes in Redcar are benefitting from a major investment programme as part of a wider £6m investment programme from Karbon Homes. Through the programme, being delivered by contractor Straightline NE, 50 homes in the town are set to be modernised with a... View Article
A deal has been agreed to provide a large development of affordable housing for people in Nottinghamshire as part of the regeneration of a heritage mining site. Work has begun... View Article
As the UK faces increasing heatwaves, heavier rainfall and rising insurance pressures linked to climate change, the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) have... View Article
Local councillors in Southampton visited VIVID’s upcoming affordable housing development on Archery Road to see how the long-standing vacant site is being transformed into much-needed homes in the community. Fresh... View Article
24 new affordable homes built to Passivhaus standards in Harpurhey MSV, in partnership with Homes England and Manchester City Council, has welcomed new residents to its new affordable housing development... View Article
Council tenants have shared their stories as Cambridge Investment Partnership (CIP) announces the successful rehoming of over 300 families from outdated, poor-quality homes into some of the 1,000 new high-quality,... View Article
Thanks to both innovation and government policy, heat networks are evolving rapidly. Future-proofing them with low-carbon technologies is responsible investing, argues Jarrad Bedford, Head of Sales – O&M at Insite... View Article
Platform Housing Group is celebrating after Cookley Works in the West Midlands was named Best Affordable Housing Development 2025 at the prestigious Inside Housing Development Awards. The award recognises a... View Article
Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association is celebrating the continued success of its ambitious development programme in Renfrewshire with the completion of the first phase of the Paisley West End regeneration. The... View Article
Platform Housing Group has been recognised with a Gold Environment Award at the international Green Apple Awards for Environmental Best Practice, celebrating its commitment to improving the energy efficiency of... View Article
Leading affordable housebuilder, Orbit Homes, has started construction on 272 new homes in the East at Victoria Gardens, a new development in Great Plumstead. At Victoria Gardens, Orbit Homes is... View Article
AkzoNobel has unveiled the vibrant transformation delivered through its Dulux Let’s Colour initiative in partnership with Viva Slough and Slough Borough Council that will see a number of Slough’s underused... View Article
With renter and buyer demand for EV charging rising fast and a new EV charging tariff removing long-standing cost barriers for shared buildings, now is the time to make your... View Article
We work with housing associations to create safe, enduring spaces where communities can thrive. Our trusted materials and expert support help you deliver homes that meet today’s needs and stand... View Article
Peter Kelsey, md and owner of Chesterfield-based Designer Contracts, has donated £50,000 to the Ashgate Hospice ‘Save a Precious Bed’ appeal. It represents a significant contribution towards the hospice’s aim... View Article
With Beauflor sheet vinyl, social housing providers can ensure their tenants benefit from a welcoming floor that gives a better standard of living. The positive impacts of providing social tenants... View Article
National maintenance, refurbishment and fit out contractor Novus Property Solutions outlines the key themes from this year’s Housing Community Summit, which was organised by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH)... View Article
FrameSafe FR, Glidevale Protect’s Class A2, fire rated external wall breather membrane has been installed to help improve safety standards as part of the cladding remediation works being undertaken at... View Article
Vortice is proud to announce the launch of the VORTICE F4L, also known as the “Fan For Life”, a revolutionary new ventilation system designed not only to improve long-term health... View Article
Plumb Centre has announced a new identity for its parts business that puts even greater focus on heating spares, availability, and service support for the trade and social housing sector.... View Article
Leading ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is once again supporting World Ventilation Day, #WorldVentil8Day, a day dedicated to recognising and promoting the importance of ventilation and indoor air quality (IAQ). Now in its... View Article
Stelrad has launched a range of 200mm and 1200mm high radiators in a variety of sizes. The new radiator sizes offer a helpful additional range to slot into specifications and... View Article
When local restrictions grant planning permission only to projects that respect the tradition and architectural character of the surrounding area, finding the right product, both in terms of regulatory compliance... View Article
Airtech Calls For Urgent Government Action to Support Radon Awareness Week Airtech, the condensation, mould and radon specialists, is once again supporting UK Radon Awareness Week (3-9 th November 2025)... View Article
Home life safety leaders Aico are bringing back their biennial Community Awards, set to take place at The International Convention Centre in Birmingham on 16th April 2026. The event celebrates... View Article
With Awaab’s Law coming into force on 27 October 2025, condensation and mould specialists, Airtech, are encouraging social housing landlords to ensure ventilation systems in their properties are regularly serviced... View Article
As Awaab’s Law comes into effect today for social landlords in England, Vent-Axia is urging landlords to take proactive steps to improve poor indoor air quality (IAQ), and tackle damp... View Article
The UK’s first ever Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) system – and still the market leader after more than 50 years – the Drimaster from Nuaire, has evolved once more! As from... View Article
As housing providers turn to technology-led solutions to help them meet Awaab’s Law compliance, it can be hard to cut through the noise. There are a plethora of sensor manufacturers,... View Article
Paint manufacturer becomes first in the UK to deploy large-scale electric heavy goods vehicles under the government’s ZEHID programme. The landmark move saves approximately 3,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually.... View Article
Construction product manufacturer ROCKWOOL has announced the first products to launch from its new global centre of excellence for fire-stopping at Hams Hall, Birmingham. Renowned for its Euroclass A1 non-combustible... View Article
Beauflor® sheet vinyl floors go beyond standards to improve the quality of social housing. In social housing projects ensuring your choice of floor complies with health and safety regulations is... View Article
As the housing sector accelerates toward low-carbon living, the need for robust, compliant, and future-ready EV charging is greater than ever. Award-Winning and Future-Ready Zaptec Go 2 is setting new... View Article
Leading radiator manufacturer Stelrad Radiators is proud to announce its latest achievement in sustainability, having been awarded a Gold Medal in the 2025 EcoVadis assessment. This places Stelrad among the... View Article
Robust UK, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of steel door solutions, has responded to market demand by launching TEMP-DOR, an innovative temporary door solution that will transform how social... View Article
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