Inspectas recruits six new compliance specialists

Compliance specialist Inspectas has made six new appointments from trainee to board level, bolstering its team’s property expertise. The West Yorkshire-based business, which moved into larger premises and marked its 10th anniversary last year, has brought in fire, equipment, lab,... View Article

Orbit welcomes new Director of Customer Experience

Orbit, one of the UK’s foremost not-for-profit housing groups, has welcomed Nick Lygo-Baker as its new Director of Customer Experience. In his new role, Nick will be responsible for developing and executing a new customer experience strategy that aligns with Orbit’s 2030 Strategy and... View Article

Fabric first still makes sense

Stewart Clements of HHIC highlights that while “Fabric First” is key in decarbonisation strategies, it needs further explanation. This approach is crucial for improving sustainable housing and tackling fuel poverty in the UK. It’s important that those responsible for building... View Article

HOMES UK

HOMES UK and Unlock Net Zero Live, happening on 27-28 November at London’s ExCel, is set to be a pivotal event for professionals in housing, asset management, development, and sustainability. At the Labour Party conference in September, the government’s renewed... View Article

The Labour Renters’ Rights Bill

Allison Thompson of Leaders Romans Group (LRG) discusses the key changes & impact on the Labour government recently introduced Renters’ Rights Bill. The Renters’ Rights Bill, introduced by the Labour government, brings substantial changes to the private rental sector. It... View Article

Aftercare and maintenance of steel windows

Steel windows properly maintained can be expected to last the life of the building The Steel Window Association has developed a series of fact sheets – all can be viewed and downloaded here. The following is a synopsis of the aftercare and maintenance... View Article

Airtech helps landlords prepare for Awaab’s Law

Airtech, a leading condensation and mould specialist, is offering help to social housing landlords who need to tackle condensation and mould in their properties to prepare for Awaab’s Law. Coming into effect this autumn, Awaab’s Law aims to protect social... View Article

Building a Brighter Future with Vicaima

As we stand on the brink of potentially a major re-focus for the construction sector and a new emphasis upon delivering living, learning, leisure and workspace fit for future generations and designed to meet ever-changing aspirations, we must not lose... View Article

The advantages of Biosolar roofs

Biosolar roofs have ecological and economic benefits Cost effective way to successfully combine PV systems and green roofs Increased efficiency of the PV system through lower local roof surface and air temperature. Increased biodiversity Reduction in rainwater discharge rates and... View Article

Record attendance for Keller at Küchenmeile 2024

As the sun was shining at Gut Böckel Estate in Germany, Keller Kitchens enjoyed a successful show with record numbers in attendance where visitors were presented with all the new product launches for 2025. Innovations include many finishes, colours, styles... View Article

Practice Profile: Holmes Miller

ADF’s Kim Neville traces the evolution of multi-award winning Glasgow practice Holmes Miller, from its modest origins 70 years ago to overcoming a series of challenges which equipped it to deliver further future growth Holmes Miller was established in 2011... View Article

Upwardly mobile

Donald and Anne Alden have transformed their tired semi-detached Devon bungalow into a show-stopping two storey contemporary home – in a design which reveals spectacular views of the countryside TEXT Debbie Jeffery IMAGES Tom Hargreaves “One minute we had a... View Article

Elivia Homes Appoints New Land and Development Director

Elivia Homes has promoted Steve Brownlie to Land and Development Director for its Eastern region. Steve transitions from the company’s Central region, where he joined as Head of Land in 2015 and was later promoted to a director role. In his... View Article