Safer homes, by law

With the dawning of Awaab’s Law, social landlords will need to adhere to a new set of regulations to ensure building occupants remain as safe as possible in their homes. Dulux Trade explains more about the legislation and how landlords... View Article

A guide to fire & CO protection

Jennifer Bickford from Aico highlights the critical importance of proper installation and regular maintenance of life saving alarms, emphasising their role in protecting lives and ensuring long term safety in social housing properties. Designing a home plays a pivotal role... View Article

Who pays for building safety?

Chris Hemmings from the London office of estate agent Carter Jonas gets down to brass tacks on the incoming Building Safety Levy, and its impact on housing providers. He asks whether it runs the risk of further slowing the delivery... View Article

The Delmore receives foundation permit

The Delmore has been issued its foundation permit from the town of Surfside, Florida. The permit enables piling works to commence immediately after the site’s deep-soil mixing (DSM) works finish this autumn. DSM avoids the vibration and water table impacts... View Article

The housing target – out of practice?

Pressure is mounting on the construction sector, planners and policymakers to hit the Government’s housing targets. Patrick Mooney outlines what must change to achieve them, and who will be left behind if it doesn’t. In 10 years’ time the development... View Article

High hopes for low value Green Belt

David Churchill, partner at estate agent Carter Jonas, argues that a more flexible approach to releasing low value Green Belt land could help meet housing targets without compromising the countryside, or sustainability goals. Throughout the General Election campaign, the Green... View Article

UPVC and Composite Door Solutions

For housing associations, ensuring properties are safe, functional and cost-effective is paramount. Souber Tools, the UK’s leading and longest-established manufacturer of locksmith tools, has been a trusted name among professionals since its founding in 1990 by Paul Souber. With 35... View Article

Structural timber: a smart choice

Andrew Orriss of the Structural Timber Association (STA) looks at timber as a sustainable, low-carbon building choice, increasingly popular among UK self-builders for its environmental and practical benefits. In recent years, structural timber has emerged as the material of choice... View Article

Walk-in to your new luxury Kinedo shower

The new Solo Design + range of walk-in showers from Kinedo offers endless opportunities to customise your own bathroom space. A stunning new addition to the Kinedo range, Solo Design + features a single shower panel encased in a beautifully... View Article

Why Flood Resilience Matters as Much as Burglary Prevention

As flooding events become more frequent across the UK, Ryan Lockwood, National Sales & Marketing Manager at Fernco, explores why flood resilience must be seen as an essential part of property security, much like burglary prevention, and why housing providers... View Article

Visitor Access Upgraded with TORMAX Automatic Entrance

Swaffham Museum is an independent social history museum providing a wealth of information about the locality. Creating disabled access into the building, TORMAX was recently contracted to install an automatic telescopic sliding door, maximising the available pass-through distance within the... View Article