HOMES UK is an unmissable event

In 2023, housing providers face increased obligations to simultaneously: improve housing standards and tackle disrepair, empower tenants, meet net zero targets, address building safety and increase housing supply. In the face of limited resources, it’s more important than ever to... View Article

Maintaining smoke control systems

Recent high-profile incidents have reaffirmed the need for regular smoke control system maintenance carried out by competent contractors. David Mowatt from the Smoke Control Association (SCA), examines the latest maintenance requirements Waiting until it is too late to find out... View Article

Revolutionising access control

Rhys McNichol from Videx Security explains how remote entry management is transforming the approach to access control across local authority and housing association developments In today’s rapidly evolving landscape of online and remote security management, housing associations and local authorities... View Article

Keller Kitchens is awarded the German quality standard TÜV GS

At the beginning of 2023, Dutch kitchen manufacturer, Keller Kitchens, launched a range of utility room schemes; and now nine months later, Keller and parent company, DKG Group have been awarded the German quality standard TÜV GS certificate for the entire portfolio.... View Article

CaberFloor performance cuts it for Cotswolds carpenter

A specialist carpenter, who works across much of the Cotswolds carrying out new-build and refurbishment work, has been making use of CaberFloor P5 and other panel products from the West Fraser range throughout his career. Paul Doherty, who trades as Doherty Carpentry,... View Article

Kestrel Aluminium launches 75mm window system

Kestrel Aluminium Systems has launched a high-performance 75mm aluminium window system. The new window is designed to meet the strict performance requirements of both commercial and domestic applications such as homes, schools, offices, healthcare and leisure facilities. Options can be... View Article

BTP Architects welcomes four new team members

BTP Architects is pleased to welcome four new members to its team. The Stockport-based firm which works across the social housing, commercial and education sectors, has seen Ethan Tayler and Liam Jones join as architectural technicians and Rayyan Amjad and Oliver Martin... View Article

Introducing: Grab-a-Rail

Designed by inventor Steve Michael from Senior Home Solutions and brought to life by AKW, the Grab-a-Rail is the latest innovation to join the AKW Accessible Kitchens range. What is Grab-a-Rail? The Kitchen Grab-a-Rail is a lightweight support rail system... View Article

Building homes while protecting the environment

Recently, two of the country’s greatest concerns clashed. We urgently need to take measures to protect our waterways from excess nutrients—they cause algae to bloom, suffocating other pondlife and disturbing the natural balance of water-based things—and we are desperate for... View Article

CLT retirement day centre in South London wins Stirling Prize

Mae Architects has picked up the 2023 Stirling Prize for a daycare centre constructed in CLT in Blackheath, south London. The London practice’s red-brick clad John Modern Centre is “an inspiring example of architecture enabling elderly living without isolation,” said... View Article

The Common Pitfalls Of Modern Construction

In the intricate dance of creating skylines and crafting landscapes, modern construction techniques have emerged as game-changers. As buildings rise higher, designs become more avant-garde, and technologies more advanced, the industry faces a new era of opportunities and challenges. Let’s... View Article

Designing healthy spaces from the ground up

In our modern world, people spend around 90% of their time indoors, so it is essential that internal spaces are designed with the health and wellbeing of users in mind. This starts from the ground up, where flooring choices can... View Article

Breaking the mould

Kathryn Tormay from Crown Paints discusses how anti-mould paints can help landlords and housing providers fight mould and damp, amidst a stubborn cost-of-living crisis The cost-of-living crisis looks set to continue into this winter. With energy prices remaining high, tenants... View Article

Supporting you with your roof system specifications

At Marley, we believe we have an important role in providing invaluable technical support when it comes to roof system specifications. Our commitment to providing expert technical support encompasses all stakeholders involved in the decision-making process regarding what products and... View Article

Event Preview – The best of brick

8 NOVEMBER | ROYAL LANCASTER HOTEL, LONDON This Brick Awards 2023 is placing a major focus on sustainability. The awards, which are organised by the Brick Development Association (BDA) and will be held in London’s West End on 8 November, celebrate... View Article

Comment – Do we actually need a housing secretary?

Patrick Mooney, housing consultant and news editor of Housing, Management & Maintenance magazine asks whether a national body controlling housebuilding would be better than an ever-changing Housing Secretary? The prospect of removing responsibility for a policy area as important as... View Article