George Clarke explores the contradictions in government housing policy.

So, the government has published a new, draft National Model…

These are exciting times for INCA, the Insulated Render and Cladding Association, the trade association solely focused upon external wall…

“Ever since the Grenfell tragedy, a lot of areas need to be addressed and revised”, says Lee Caulfield Director of UK Sales at Titon…

In the aftermath of the Grenfell disaster in 2017, hopes were raised that the government would move at speed to overhaul legislation and improve…

With more and more tenants struggling with mobility issues and an ageing population, housing associations are increasingly making the decision to…

As our climate changes, our population increases and our lifestyles become more leisure orientated, there is an ever-increasing demand for…

Modus system used in Orbit Housing’s Fordham House

Orbit Housing’s Fordham House in Stratford-upon-Avon aims to…

EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE IS EVERYTHING WHEN IT COMES TO FIRE SAFETY PRODUCTS. HOWEVER, WITHOUT KNOWING IT, MANY OF US COULD BE MAKING COMPROMISES…

In a sector where the demand far outpaces supply, and as the cost of living continues to rise in the UK, housing associations are under increasing…

•    Kingspan achieved its Net Zero Energy target in 2020
•    Next ambitious target is net zero carbon manufacturing by 2030…

A campaign to change-up the national conversation around social housing safety and compliance with landlords, residents, government…

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Vestemi’s smart heating control, Radbot, has now been approved by energy regulator, Ofgem, for use under the energy efficiency scheme,…

The “best yet” is how Gilberts Blackpool is describing its latest range of smoke evacuation dampers for multi-storey buildings.

The UK’s…

Chubb has recently announced the launch of CareUnity® Digital – a new, future-proof dispersed alarm unit that supports the latest 4G technology.…

Fire safety remains the top priority in the design of safer, healthier social housing. The government has announced it will be getting tougher on…

Solar panels have formed an ever-expanding feature of the UK roofscape, and regulation changes, allied to the Government’s Future Homes Standard,…