Design Council announces new network of design experts

Multi-disciplinary, diverse community of practice set to address major social, environmental and economic challenges Design Council has today announced its refreshed network of more than 400 built and natural environment experts who collectively embody the organisation’s commitment to make life... View Article

Plumstead Library’s next chapter with a story of steel

Plumstead Library, originally constructed in 1903 and located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, has recently undergone a dramatic renovation project. Having previously been under-used, the building is now a fully fit for purpose 21st century public library. This impressive transformation... View Article

John Guest hits landmark 60 years of trust and innovation

The original push-fit inventors, John Guest, part of the RWC family of brands, celebrates 60 years since the brand’s inception. Established in 1961 by John Guest, the company developed the world’s first push-fit technology designed initially for compressed air in... View Article

What does it cost to repair a roof?

The roof over your head is arguably the most important structural component of your home. Without it, in fact, your home wouldn’t be a home at all! Roofs are vulnerable to wear and tear over time, and consequently it is... View Article

Accessible Ethos

The specialist engineers and designers of what is now known as Lyfthaus were first approached by architects for tailor made disabled access platform lifts almost a decade ago. Their reputation as custom producers of lifts for the industrial sector had... View Article

What to do in the garden with an hour or less

When it comes to the maintenance of your garden, you would be wrong to think that every task is time consuming. Improving and transforming your outdoor space doesn’t require a lot of time, there are many small tasks you can... View Article

Georgina Marshall Appointed as European Marketing Executive

International bathroom manufacturer, VitrA has added to its European marketing team with Georgina Marshall’s appointment as a European Marketing Executive, based at VitrA’s UK head office at Didot, Oxfordshire. Working alongside the marketing manager for the UK and Europe, Margaret... View Article

Water-tight partnerships

James Homard of Urban Environments explores how housing professionals can maximise value from their water hygiene consultancy. Many housing providers and landlords appoint a specialist water hygiene consultancy to manage Legionella control. Particularly for those with extensive portfolios this is... View Article

The smart approach to specifying smoke vents

Tony Stevens of Bilco UK shares the top three considerations they believe housing professionals should focus on when specifying NSHEVs. Natural Smoke and Heat Exhaust Ventilators (NSHEVs), more commonly known as smoke vents, provide essential ventilation in the event of... View Article

Waterproof wall panels: the modern option

In these turbulent times, waterproof wall panels may offer social housing providers and local authorities a more effective bathroom walling solution, explains Nicola Lewis of Fibo. This past year has been an unusual one for social housing providers and local... View Article

Aico join Captain Tom 100 Challenge

This May Bank Holiday weekend, Aico have pledged to get involved with the national Captain Tom 100 Challenge, in aid of local charity The Movement Centre. Back in April 2020, Captain Tom Moore touched the hearts of the nation, raising... View Article

Newland Homes adds to development portfolio

Newland Homes has announced its latest acquisition; a five-acre site in Semington, Wiltshire, with detailed planning permission for 24 new homes. The development comprises a mix of four and five bedroom detached homes and three bedroom bungalows. The low density,... View Article