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Brexit and Beyond

John Whalley, Managing Director of Nationwide Windows & Doors, leading fenestration partner to social housing landlords, looks at how…

The Building Envelope

Change is in the air

Government departments are pouring over technical data and preparing new directives, trade bodies are examining every aspect of potential…

Fire, Security and Safety

Help for housing associations to prevent boiler breakdowns

Engineering specialist Teddington Systems has launched a unique new device that could save housing associations and property managers thousands of…

Heating and Ventilation

Solutions for offsite and fire safety in one panel: SMARTPLY FR OSB3

The constant demand for new housing is what keeps the construction industry alive and booming. However, these demands are increasingly…

Fire, Security and Safety

Comar helps to complete Park Regis refurbishment project

Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems, with their approved fabricator APiC UK Ltd; recently completed a major refurbishment mixed use…

Refurb and maintenance

Managing the risks from asbestos

The Asbestos Removal Contractors Association advises housing providers on the legalities of dealing with asbestos…

What are your legal…

Refurb and maintenance

Initiative helps homeowners access new windows and doors

Award winning commercial window installer, The Window Company (Contracts) has joined forces with Basildon Borough Council in an innovative…

Refurb and maintenance

Intratone keeps Stockport Housing residents updated

Intratone, one of Europe’s largest access control specialists, has installed 25 of its digital noticeboards in the communal areas of a…

Fire, Security and Safety

Accessibility report highlights opportunities in rented housing

A new survey(*) is highlighting the growing need for accessible rented accommodation, and particularly homes with accessible bathrooms…

Interiors

The hidden costs of 'cheap' insulation

New research has shown that by using premium performance phenolic insulation over cheaper, thicker mineral fibre insulation, developers…

The Building Envelope

Schueco’s outward-opening window viewed as ‘go-to’ solution

Originally launched in 2014, the AWS 70 SC outward-opening aluminium window from Schueco UK delivers Schueco’s renowned ‘build quality’ at…

The Building Envelope

Step by Step

Taking a holistic approach to building renovations could help social landlords both improve a property’s energy efficiency as well as its…

Heating and Ventilation

Shower solutions for Housing Associations

Pleasing all tenants all of the time can be notoriously difficult for Housing Associations. When it comes to the bathroom space, some want…

Interiors

The impact of fire regulations on balcony design

Following the Grenfell disaster and the West Hampstead balcony fires, it was only a matter of time before safety concerns gave rise to…

Fire, Security and Safety

Comar 9P.i High Performance Window, Door & Framing System

After extensive research and consultation with key supply partners, Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems deliver the Comar 9P.i High…

The Building Envelope

'Changes in cladding legislation will speed up Grenfell remediation'

In light of new changes to the housing health and safety…

Fire, Security and Safety

One Manchester selects Intergas as boiler of choice

What makes an established and successful housing association decide to work with a little-known Dutch boiler manufacturer? Terri Taylor,…

Heating and Ventilation

Competency in fire protection and tenant safety - take a holistic approach

In a recent detailed evidence report by Arup fire engineer, Dr. Barbara Lane, numerous questions were raised about the overall management…

Fire, Security and Safety

Vent-Axia’s New Revive Fan offers social housing greater flexibility

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has launched its updated Lo-Carbon Revive fan with a range of new and…

Heating and Ventilation

Vectaire adds to whole house heat recovery range

Vectaire has three new models in their vertical whole house heat recovery range. To ensure a comfortable user experience, the Midi, Maxi and…

Heating and Ventilation