Covering up with Pendock pipe boxing and casings

The Pendock Profiles range of specialist pipe boxing and casing solutions is one of the most comprehensive available, and is already a common feature in countless projects across the UK including heating system refurbishment, boiler upgrades and retro-fit fire sprinkler... View Article

Affordable Homes Programme – comment from Orbit

Comment from Helen Moore, group director of Orbit Homes: “This is a significant and important change to the Affordable Homes Programme, that is long overdue but gratefully received. Drawing on our Homes England Strategic Partnership, our team’s skills in estate... View Article

NHBC launches Housing Association Insights collection

NHBC, the UK’s leading independent provider of warranty and insurance for new-build homes, has brought together some of the leaders of housing association development to share their thoughts on this increasingly very important sector. Available in print and to download, Built.... View Article

Luceco relights Hartlepool Civic Centre

Luceco has recently supplied luminaires for an extensive refurbishment at Hartlepool Civic Centre located in Victoria Road, providing local government and essential services to the borough as well as other community facilities. The Council now benefits from energy efficient, cost... View Article

A new height of luxury in Hyderabad

SAS Crown is a luxury residential development in Hyderabad, India, featuring 5 towers that rise to 235 m and serve one single unit per level. The project includes a 6,830 m² exclusive Club House, lush gardens with art exhibitions, and... View Article

DANFLOOR UK CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSAY

Today marks 40 years of manufacturing and supplying carpets to the UK commercial carpet sector. It was at the Harrogate Flooring Show in 1982 when Danish born EN Carpets launched a small selection of tufted carpets to the UK market.... View Article

Introducing the Solus range from Vision Fires

The ultimate in electric fires, using cutting edge technology and innovation to provide instant heat, realistic flames, and adaptive ambiance to your living space. The Solus range is the outstanding result of extensive research and development, meticulous attention to detail,... View Article

Architect specifies Panasonic for heating unique sea-side home

Irish Architect, Emmet Murray, designed two stunning and unique homes on the dramatic Irish coast in Waterford for both himself and his brothers’ families. Emmet wanted the homes to be energy efficient and to take advantage of sustainable energy sources. Having specified Panasonic air... View Article

Key appointments announced by VitrA

Amanda Raine has been announced as the new Marketing Director for VitrA Bathrooms UK, taking over from Margaret Talbot, who retired after 8 years with the business at the end of May. Sam Cooke has also joined VitrA as Retail... View Article

Protecting tenants from the silent killer

Simon Jones from Kidde Safety Europe explains the role of carbon monoxide alarms in ensuring a robust life safety approach – and why it is so important that the models chosen meet the requirements of EN 50291 Last year, the... View Article

The fight to tackling fuel poverty

Dane Ralston from iOpt Ltd looks at how the internet of things (IoT) can potentially help with fuel poverty and tenant well-being Most people know the definition of fuel poverty. It’s been an issue since the 1970s and has taken... View Article

Why wall panels are the greener option

With the environmental impact of the built environment well known to most, housing managers are always looking for new ways to reduce their carbon footprint. Scott Beattie from Fibo, explores why wall panels can offer a more sustainable option for... View Article

Safer by design

Flooring plays a vital role in the safety as well as the comfort of our lives and is a critical consideration in the social housing, care and retirement sectors. Louise Walters from Designer Contracts explains Providing a comfortable and safe... View Article