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Give your fridge, freezer or other appliances a whole new look with V33

Wednesday, 14th August 2024

If you feel that the appearance of your fridge, freezer, dishwasher, kettle or other household appliance is letting down the look of your kitchen, have you ever considered painting it? Many people are likely to know they can repaint a... View Article

Salix Homes amongst first to be awarded top C1 grading from Regulator of Social Housing

Wednesday, 14th August 2024

Salford housing association Salix Homes has been awarded the highest grading from the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) in recognition of the homes and services it provides for customers. The RSH, the Government body that regulates the social housing sector, has... View Article

First affordable homes are handed over at Coopers Hill in Bracknell

Wednesday, 14th August 2024

The first residents have received their keys for new affordable homes at Coopers Hill, the development delivering a total of 52 high-quality, sustainable homes in the heart of Bracknell. The Bracknell Forest Cambium Partnership, a joint-venture (JV) partnership between Countryside... View Article

The Future of Sustainable Building – Innovations Driving Green Construction

Wednesday, 14th August 2024

As we look to the future of construction, one thing is clear: sustainability isn’t just a passing trend; it’s the new foundation upon which modern buildings are being designed and constructed. Gone are the days when eco-friendly buildings were rare,... View Article

Understanding airtightness, moisture control and ventilation in passive house buildings

Wednesday, 14th August 2024

David Judd, Technical Specification Advisor at Ecological Building Systems, takes a look at building design to protect against moisture damage, whilst enhancing airtightness within Passive House dwellings. Unwanted air leakage can significantly increase the space heating requirements of a building,... View Article

Why energy storage is key to decarbonising the smart homes of tomorrow

Wednesday, 14th August 2024

In this article, Jordan Brompton, co-founder and CMO of myenergi, celebrates accelerating microgeneration installation rates and explains why energy storage is becoming an increasingly popular solution to maximise self-consumption. Renewable energy generation technologies, such as solar PV and heat pumps,... View Article

Orbit Homes and Stonebond awarded Social Housing Development of the Year for affordable homes partnership in St Neots

Tuesday, 13th August 2024

Leading affordable housebuilder, Orbit Homes, is celebrating alongside partnerships- developer Stonebond after winning the award for Social Housing Development of the Year at Premier Guarantee’s Excellence Awards. Premier Guarantee, one of the leading providers of warranty and building control in... View Article

£20million investment for social housing in Salford

Tuesday, 13th August 2024

Housing association Salix Homes has unveiled its plans to invest more than £20million improving social housing across Salford over the next year. The landlord, which owns 8,000 homes in Salford, has announced its investment programme for 2024-2025, which will see... View Article

Eden Homes powers ahead with 150 new homes scheduled for construction between now and 2026

Tuesday, 13th August 2024

CEO calls for Scottish Government to address the housing emergency by green lighting more housebuilding starts Edison Capital’s Eden Homes is set to build over 150 new homes across Scotland’s west central belt with a gross development value (GDV) of... View Article

Bargate Homes Submits Outline Planning for New Homes and Country Park in Overton, Hampshire

Tuesday, 13th August 2024

Hampshire-headquartered Bargate Homes has submitted an Outline Planning application for a 19-hectare site in Overton, Hampshire, which could deliver 130 new homes, as well as a Country Park. The vast Country Park would take up more than half of this... View Article

Story Homes receives green light to bring up to 281 new high quality homes to Preston

Tuesday, 13th August 2024

Story Homes is delighted to have secured a resolution to grant planning permission to deliver up to 281 new homes and the associated infrastructure on land at Lea Road in Preston. Preston City Council resolved to grant planning consent for the... View Article

Construction under way on 84 new affordable homes to let

Tuesday, 13th August 2024

Work has started on an Ealing Council project that will provide 92 new affordable homes in Northolt and help tackle the borough’s worsening affordable housing crisis. 84 of the homes will be let at London Affordable Rent, which is priced... View Article

One whole week focused on offsite

Tuesday, 13th August 2024

16 – 20 September Coventry Building Society Arena The Offsite Expo has been integrated into a week boasting educational seminars, interactive panel debates, and factory tours, as part of Offsite Construction Week. A UK-first, taking place from 16-20 September, Offsite... View Article

Beat the Heat: Enhance Indoor Air Quality for a Healthier Summer

Tuesday, 13th August 2024

As temperatures soar during the summer the use of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems naturally increases. While these systems often make the temperature of shared spaces more comfortable by cooling, irregular maintenance and older models can mean that... View Article

Combined versatility from composite

Tuesday, 13th August 2024

Distinction Doors’ Owen Jones explains the performance benefits of composite entrance doors, and why their versatile aesthetics make them an appealing option for small and large-scale developments. Today, customers want products which deliver return on investment while offering an improved... View Article

Changing tides

Tuesday, 13th August 2024

As the high-end residential flagship of an ongoing project to rejuvenate Folkestone’s seafront and harbour, Shoreline represents a complex, curvaceous success for a collaborative project team, as Roseanne Field found out. Like many UK seaside towns, Folkestone has seen times... View Article

Ombudsman launches ‘Call for Evidence’

Monday, 12th August 2024

The Housing Ombudsman has launched its latest ‘Call for Evidence’ to inform its next Spotlight report, titled ‘Repairing Trust’, which will explore common issues in housing maintenance. This follows an unprecedented rise in complaints relating to disrepair, combined with increasing... View Article

Futureproofing homes forever

Monday, 12th August 2024

For many customers, the ability to continuing to live in the same house as they age is a huge driver. Vaila Morrison of Stannah discusses the home lift types available to fully futureproof your home In the 1980s, people moved... View Article