Tested systems, quieter floors

Roly Ward from MEDITE SMARTPLY says tested OSB flooring systems with consistent performance are the key to acoustic compliance – and explains why detailing, sealing and substitution are what determine real-world performance. Excess noise within homes remains a persistent issue... View Article

Chime Housing strengthens leadership team with new appointments

Appointments announced to strengthen the Executive and Leadership teams at Chime Housing, supporting merger delivery and integration. Amy Fox becomes Chief People and Governance Officer, and Carl Byrne becomes Integration Director. They will support the delivery of Chime’s long-term goals,... View Article

RSH Q4 2025/26 Fire Safety Remediation Survey published

The Regulator of Social Housing has published the findings of its latest survey of the fire safety of 11 metre plus buildings in the social housing sector today (Thursday 25 June). Of the 17,081 relevant buildings reported, 1,977 were identified as having... View Article

Future Home Standard: What does compliance look like

The Future Homes Standard (FHS) represents the most significant evolution in domestic energy performance requirements since the introduction of EPCs, setting a new baseline for how homes in the UK are designed and delivered. Moving beyond incremental change, it establishes... View Article

The future of retrofit

James Parker speaks to Nick Whant, sustainability manager at the NSBRC, about the viability, performance and sustainability of retrofitting properties.  IS RETROFIT A VIABLE OPTION FOR ANY TYPE OF PROPERTY? In short, yes! Depending on your budget, you may be... View Article

Two Rivers Housing awarded top regulatory ratings

Two Rivers Housing awarded top regulatory ratings Two Rivers Housing receives top ratings following regulatory inspection G1/V1/C1 ratings put the housing association amongst the top performers in the country C1 awarded for the first time against the new Consumer Standards... View Article

How biodiversity reform could revive housing delivery

The government’s latest proposals to reform biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements could support smaller housing developments that have struggled in recent years. Richard Greenwood, director of operations for new build at EN:Procure, explains how a more proportionate approach to BNG... View Article