The Social Housing Act: Empowering Tenants

Retaining Royal Assent in July 2023, the Social Housing Act was introduced to reform the quality and safety of the sector. Bringing new powers to set time limits on complaints such as damp and mould, alongside new qualification requirements for... View Article

All-round Protection: The safe shower for secure settings

In safety-critical settings like mental health, secure prisons, and some supported housing facilities, prioritising user wellbeing and minimising harm is crucial. Horne’s showers excel here, offering highly robust, pre-plumbed units uniquely specialised for challenging behaviours and environments. Built with a... View Article

Colour psychology in the kitchen

Tim Spann, National Sales Manager UK for Keller Kitchens discusses. In the kitchen and wider interiors industry, we both live for and through trends. We follow them, create them and/or ignore them. For example, the one we all hear of now is... View Article

T-T takes the stress out of Adoptable Pumping Stations

Adopting Cloud-based Monitoring for Pump Station Success With over 65 years of keeping your liquids under control, T-T Pump’s six divisions work seamlessly to provide comprehensive liquid management solutions. And when it comes to adoptable pumping stations, completing this complex... View Article

Foiling the doubters

Daniel McKane from YBS Insulation explains the thermal and practical qualities which reflective multi-foil insulation solutions are developed to provide, and why these make them well suited for domestic applications in particular For contractors and architects on a domestic housing... View Article

Gilberts ups the standard in smoke and fire protection

With growing emphasis on managing the risk of smoke and fire within building safety, Britain’s leading air movement engineer Gilberts is leading the way to optimise control. To address increasing demand and to exceed criteria laid down in the latest... View Article

Radiators are much more than appliances

Offering a wide range of designs and features, radiators can have a major role as part of the decor, rather than simply heating. Stelrad’s Chris Harvey says take a closer look at the options available to specifiers. Until maybe a... View Article

Designs for Midtown Bus Terminal in Manhattan revealed

Designs for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s new Midtown Bus Terminal in Manhattan have been revealed. The project replaces the existing 73-year-old, functionally obsolete terminal with a world-class facility. Designed by Foster + Partners and A.... View Article

How You Can Build a Home with Renewable Energy Solutions in Mind

As climate change continues to be a pressing concern, the importance of transitioning towards renewable energy sources becomes increasingly evident. One significant way individuals can contribute to this transition is by incorporating renewable energy solutions into their homes. Building a... View Article

VBH joins Secured by Design

VBH, the hardware specialist behind the greenteQ hardware and furniture brand, has announced that it has joined Secured by Design (SBD). SBD is owned by Police Crime Prevention Initiatives (Police CPI), part of the UK Police Service. Its aim is... View Article

NaCSBA responds to the CMA House Building Market Study

The House Building Market Study – Final Report has been published by the Competition & Markets Authority. Once again, an independent investigation has highlighted the failure of the new homes market to deliver sufficient homes of the quality, quantity and value... View Article