Making up for lost time

Demand for face-to-face events and networking is growing across the industry as the pandemic eases. In the light of this and Government publishing guidance on how major events can be held safely, the organisers of UKCW are bringing the show... View Article

The safe return of housing

Housing 2021, the Chartered Institute of Housing’s annual conference, returns to a Covid-secure Manchester Central from 7-9th September to tackle key issues including post-pandemic housing, and the climate crisis. Housing 2021 is returning to Manchester Central in September after a... View Article

Tips For Improving Safety In Production

Manufacturing workplaces often have many hazards, including sharp tools, dangerous machines, and toxic chemicals. Still, this does not mean that part of the job for workers is getting hurt or sick.   Your efforts in maintaining worker well-being can make a... View Article

Extensive new colour offering for Aliaxis UK rainwater systems

Championing the growing colour trend in the built environment, Hunter Plastics is pleased to reveal a new extended colour offering for its range of rainwater systems. Designed to provide specifiers, developers, roofing contractors and self-builders with even more choice, enhanced... View Article

SIEGENIA’s solution for fresh air ventilation

With the provision of fresh, healthy indoor air of key importance right now, SIEGENIA will be showing their AEROPAC positive air ventilation unit at the Housing 2021 exhibition in September. Many sectors are rightly looking at how best they can... View Article

Taking a view on balcony safety

While the aesthetic appeal of glass Juliette balconies are undeniable, installing them is not without its issues in terms of efficiency and safety. CRL’s Simon Boocock takes a look at the safety challenges and how to combat them. Juliette balconies... View Article

What will tenants seek post-Covid?

Stuart Nicholson of Marley explores new research on the way Covid experiences have altered the views of social housing residents when it comes to their homes and the surrounding area The Government has clearly pinpointed the nation’s housing stock as... View Article

Stamping out fire door neglect

Fire door specification is one of the most crucial decisions landlords and housing providers can make, with the technology forming an essential part of a building’s passive fire protection system. Jack Wooler spoke to Helen Hewitt of the British Woodworking... View Article

A holistic approach to heat loss mitigation

Paddy Leighton of Huntsman Building Solutions-Icynene explains why minimising air leakage must go hand in hand with better insulation. Better insulation of domestic households is seen as one of the most important ways of reducing carbon emissions and slowing the... View Article

What is PAS 2035?

Richard Jenkins of Nuaire explains what PAS 2035 is, and how local housing authorities can improve their ventilation strategies. PAS 2035 is the latest publicly available specification for low-energy domestic retrofit from the British Standards Institution (BSI). It provides the... View Article

Proven renewable heating options…from LG

When looking at replacement heating systems, renewable systems are becoming ever more popular with installers, specifiers and with landlords especially social landlords. The advent of air to water heat pumps as viable alternatives to the traditional boiler driven systems is... View Article

Waterproofing a luxury basement extension with Newton

For this private property in South London, the luxury basement extension was a comprehensive project, extending below the entire footprint of the house and into the rear garden, and incorporating a swimming pool, recreational spaces, and a wine cellar. Considering... View Article

Tile solutions for housebuilders

The Parkside Housebuilder Collection is a portfolio of wall, floor and outdoor tiles for housebuilders, that features the exclusive ELLE Decoration Home collection. Intended to provide developers with a range of inspiring tiles for wall and floor use, indoors and... View Article

Invest in long-term savings

Patrick Mooney, housing consultant and editor of Housing, Management & Maintenance, explores why recent hikes in spending on temporary accommodation for the homeless highlights the urgency to build more social housing. The case for building tens of thousands of new... View Article

Go neutral on nutrients

David Stagg of Graf UK looks at a key environmental responsibility issue which is hitting developments across the UK – namely nutrient over-enrichment from sewage – and what housebuilders can do to address the issue. Two years ago, Natural England... View Article