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Why test evidence must lead the way in social housing window and fire door upgrades

Howard Trotter, Business Manager at Shelforce, has worked closely with local authorities for many years, explains why full-system testing…

The Building Envelope

Supplying knowledge to make a skills difference

Housing associations can strengthen their supply chain by partnering with roof system manufacturers who go further.

The…

The Building Envelope

Unique roofing tools for slate roofing maintenance

There are two essential tools for professionals working on slate roofing maintenance projects that offer simplicity, cost effectiveness and time…

The Building Envelope

Cost-Effective Cladding Solutions: Balancing Budget and Quality

Selecting the right cladding system involves more than just the initial purchase price. The most cost-effective solution is a balance of upfront…

The Building Envelope

IVC Commercial launches dedicated housing website

IVC Commercial has launched a website dedicated to its sheet vinyl floors for social and affordable housing.

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Interiors

A Fibre Cement Façade for a new, accessible and sustainable housing development

The Ventnor Close development is a flagship initiative within Swindon Borough Council’s strategy to provide high-quality, fully accessible homes…

The Building Envelope

Beauflor brings affordable floors to raise standards in Social Housing

Beauflor sheet vinyl flooring ensures that social housing providers can improve the standard of housing while meeting quality and…

Interiors

Simple testing of Fire and CO alarms with Kidde alarm control switch

Kidde Safety Europe has introduced a new Fire and CO Alarm Control Switch that enables remote testing and silencing of interconnected Kidde…

Fire, Security and Safety

Funding for a better future

Access to local investment funding has enabled Cornwall based housing providers to access financial and sustainability benefits, leading…

The Building Envelope

Vent-Axia launches new CIBSE-Approved CPD on overheating in residential properties

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is delighted to announce the launch of its latest CIBSE-approved Continuing Professional…

Heating and Ventilation

Valcan’s VitraFix VFM Subframe System achieves BBA Certification

Valcan is proud to announce that its VitraFix Magnelis Steel (VFM) subframe system has been awarded a BBA Agrément Certificate, confirming full…

The Building Envelope

Complete Rainscreen Cladding Systems – all from one trusted source

Valcan’s all-in-one cladding systems offer a fully integrated, non-combustible façade solution that simplifies specification, enhances safety, and…

Refurb and maintenance

Fire door compliance in the age of the super-regulator

Amid seismic regulatory change, one thing is clear: for local authorities and housing associations delivering social housing, the era of…

Fire, Security and Safety

Protecting housing association heating systems for the long term

For housing associations, maintaining efficient and reliable heating systems across large and diverse property portfolios remains a…

Heating and Ventilation

Enhancing Safety and Aesthetics with Evverlap Fibre Cement Cladding

Latitude 52, located in Plymouth, is a residential development with a maritime heritage. Originally serving as a sailor’s rest centre, the…

Refurb and maintenance

What’s Smart about burying a Smart Meter?

Smart meters are seen as a significant part of the solution to reducing domestic water usage. Thames Water have recorded post…

Refurb and maintenance

Setcrete Latex helps with kitchen prep

Setcrete Latex self-smoothing floor levelling compound has been used to create a smooth and level surface to optimise the appearance of a Luxury…

Interiors

Go Beyond Social Housing Standards with Beauflor

Beauflor® sheet vinyl floors go beyond standards to improve the quality of social housing.

In social housing…

Interiors

Improving the Standard of Flooring in Social Homes

With Beauflor sheet vinyl, social housing providers can ensure their tenants benefit from a welcoming floor that gives a better…

Interiors

Vent-Axia helps tackle Condensation and Mould this World Ventilation Day

Leading ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is once again supporting World Ventilation Day, #WorldVentil8Day, a day dedicated to recognising and…

Heating and Ventilation