What progress has been made since Grenfell?

LISTEN HERE Hannah Mansell, from the Masonite group of companies in the UK, outlines findings from research into how the public sector approaches fire safety and the biggest challenges facing organisations looking to safeguard resident wellbeing in high-rise buildings In... View Article

Let the light in with Building Superstore

Building Superstore, part of leading builders’ merchant CMO Group PLC, is helping builders and contractors get a clearer view on how to work with roof windows and sky lights by extending its product choice and expert technical support. Building Superstore... View Article

Pendock metal boxing covers and protects exposed pipework

When concealing external pipework and building services, plus other utilities associated with low carbon district heating schemes and air-source or ground-source heat pump systems, Pendock Profiles metal pipe boxing also offers protection against accidental damage. Bespoke manufactured to individual project specifications from... View Article

Snickers Workwear Hoodies – built for comfort

 Along with the Work Trousers range, these Hoodies and Sweatshirts are probably the most popular products among Snickers Workwear users. Designed specifically for professional craftsmen and women, they’re built for durability and comfort. The ‘full zip’ or ‘overhead’ styles are... View Article

Pipe boxing, maintenance and tenant satisfaction

With the new tenant satisfaction measures (TSM) now in force, maintaining quality standards and completing work within acceptable time frames, has become even more important when planning social housing maintenance, heating improvements and safety upgrades. Although concealing pipework for sprinklers,... View Article

Maintaining a low profile with Pendock pipe boxing

The use of pre-formed boxings and casing, for concealing pipework on social housing refurbishment projects, has gradually overtaken the time intensive process of fabricating and finishing individual boxings on site, to become the preferred solution for many registered providers and... View Article

AKW Water & Energy Cost Saving Guide

Of late, news headlines are full of cost-of-living increases and environmental impact stories, meaning it can be difficult to see how we can make a difference. Our brand-new AKW Water & Energy Cost Saving Guide gives practical tips for social... View Article

Metal boxing covers and protects essential services

Tough metal pipe boxing and services casings from UK Boxings are being widely used to conceal and protect external pipework from the risk of damage on social housing projects, while also improving the aesthetics and consistency of finish on completed installations. Our metal... View Article

Let Colt keep your tower blocks as safe as houses

The testing and maintaining of life safety systems to keep them safe and operational is one of the most important aspects of facilities and building management in residential, and commercial, buildings. Smoke ventilation systems are crucial in keeping occupants safe... View Article

New programmable room thermostat launched by ESi

RTP4 Touch offers ‘better’ response in company’s ‘Good, Better, Best’ line up With a reputation for helping homeowners and tenants to control their heating costs as the cost of living continues to rise in the UK, ESi has responded to... View Article

Break the mould with Glidevale Protect

As condensation build up and the associated problems of damp, mould and mildew can continue to cause problems in both new and existing homes, leading manufacturer Glidevale Protect is encouraging specifiers to take stock of the benefits of working with... View Article

Is your lift ready for the analogue to digital switchover?

By Alastair Stannah, Managing Director, Stannah Lifts Distribution & Service The digital switchover of telephone lines in the United Kingdom is happening now. By 2025, Openreach will have phased out all copper analogue telephone lines in favour of optical fibre... View Article

Metro Central Heights, an Ardent Lift Consultancy case study

Ardent Lift Consultancy were appointed to undertake a survey on a heritage building in September 2020, with our site inspection offering the client a full appraisal of the lifts, their anticipated lifecycle analysis, and budget costs for the recommended modernisation... View Article