Consumer upgrades for two housing associations

Two housing associations received C1 consumer upgrades in regulatory judgements published by the Regulator of Social Housing today. Livin Housing Limited and Community Gateway Association Limited were both upgraded from C2 to C1. RSH found that Livin, which is based... View Article

New videos take the guesswork out of Tanktronic set-up

Keraflo has released a new series of how-to videos on its YouTube channel, designed to support installers and facilities teams in getting the most from its Tanktronic tank management system. The videos act as practical installation aids, walking viewers step... View Article

Incorporating loft access into the design

Are you trying to achieve a clean minimalist finish, or make sure period details take centre stage? In either case, the last thing you want is an eye-catching loft hatch dominating the ceiling and spoiling the aesthetic. It is really... View Article

Dementia and Ageing – What We Hear and How It Affects Us

Exploring the relationship between ageing, hearing loss, dementia, and the built environment, emphasizes how room acoustics can significantly affect communication, wellbeing, and quality of life for older adults and people living with a dementia. It is acknowledged that hearing loss... View Article

Filon lists core roofing and cladding systems on NBS Source

Filon has listed a selection of its roofing, rooflight and cladding systems on NBS Source, giving construction specifiers direct access to structured product information during the design and specification process. The NBS Source platform brings together information from more than... View Article

Faster EWI installations with less resident disruption

Gas Fired Fixings – a new, innovative installation method designed to reduce EWI installation time with less disruption for residents and reduced fatigue for installer teams. Transform your retrofit and decarbonisation programmes with Gas Fired Fixings, an innovative EWI installation method... View Article

Pick your perfect partner

Don’t settle for anything less than the perfect match for your colour scheme when choosing the grout to go with your carefully selected tiles. Kerakoll’s Fugalite Color is a resin grout range with 50 different shades, allowing you to use... View Article

Social and Affordable Homes Programme Funding Award

Vistry Group PLC (“Vistry” or the “Group”) is pleased to announce that it has been reconfirmed as a Strategic Partner and secured a significant direct grant award under the first allocation of funding made available as part of the government’s £39bn... View Article

Orbit response to SAHP announcement

Phil Andrew, Group Chief Executive for Orbit commented: “We’re absolutely delighted to have been awarded £350m as part of the Social and Affordable Homes Programme, and to be able to continue to work with Homes England in helping to tackle... View Article

Beyond the block

The construction industry is under increasing pressure to deliver more from the buildings it creates. Homes and commercial buildings alike are expected to be more energy efficient, lower carbon, durable and cost-effective than ever before. At the same time, designers,... View Article