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

Award-Winning Newton Recycling Service Now Includes Injection Resin Packaging

Newton Waterproofing, the UK’s leading independent designers and suppliers of guaranteed waterproofing systems, has expanded its Recycling Service to include product packaging from its injection resin products, reinforcing the company’s long-standing dedication to sustainability. Having partnered with Belgian injection resin... View Article

Former Shettleston Primary School site to be transformed

Shettleston Housing Association has secured detailed planning consent to transform the site of the former St Mark’s primary school into a new, family-focussed development. Following competitive tender, Paisley-based construction firm, The JR Group, has been appointed by the Association as... View Article

Why Log Homes are On the Rise in the UK

It’s no secret there are many advantages to log homes, a comfortable and cost-effective way to get extra accommodation and space you need at home for relatives or at your favourite holiday destination. Since the pandemic hit in March 2020,... View Article