Are sub-roof systems the answer?

With increased scrutiny on the state and repair of social housing, when looking at new roof specification, should landlords be thinking about a whole refit, or employing more cost-effective retrofit opportunities? Ardit Strica from Onduline Building Products asks the question... View Article

South coast council put its tenants’ safety at risk

The Regulator of Social Housing has found that Adur District Council in West Sussex breached the Home Standard and there was potential for serious detriment to its tenants. Following a self-referral by Adur DC in February 2023, the regulator confirmed that... View Article

Diffusion offers quiet operation with its Highline 235

British heating and cooling equipment specialist Diffusion’s new Highline 235 modular fan coil range is proving the ideal heating and cooling solution for buildings where noise can be an issue. Noise often tops the list of complaints for hotel guests,... View Article

Achieving Part L with a Fabric First approach

With Part L compliance getting its legal teeth later this month, housebuilders and residential asset owners have been busy preparing themselves for a new age of low-carbon, energy-efficient homes Steve Callow, Housing Manager at MPA Masonry explains how. Currently applicable... View Article

Words can paint a thousand pictures

While the phrase about the value of illustrations is generally attributed to American advertising executive Fred R. Barnard, a London based artist is proving that words can create pictures – or more accurately, mosaics – that can also play an... View Article

Furlong Flooring launch Beyond Wool® collection

Poised to deliver excellence beyond expectation, the new British-made Beyond Wool® collection from Furlong Flooring will give customers the wool-like look they want, with the finish they need. This treat for the feet is sure to create the very best interiors... View Article

Panasonic Enhances Etherea Range with nanoe™ X Mark 3

Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions is improving its Etherea range with the new Etherea ZKE. Designed to provide high-level comfort and improved indoor air quality, the Etherea ZKE series sets a new standard in energy efficient, residential cooling solutions with Panasonic’s... View Article

In transit – Casings for transport projects

When it comes to durable and decorative casings for transport projects, the extensive Encasement range has them covered, whether it’s an airport, train station or bus terminus. Our column casings and building linings have been developed to meet most transport sector... View Article