National Retrofit conference and Expo 2025

The National Retrofit Conference returns for its second year in 2025 with an exciting new expansion, the launch of a dedicated Expo, making it bigger and more engaging than ever before.  Taking place alongside Futurebuild 2025, this enhanced and immersive... View Article

Unlocking smarter energy upgrades

Daniel Mackie of Hamilton outlines the critical steps in the pathway to achieving PAS 2035 compliance and emphasises the importance of recognising that up to six months of preparation may be required before projects can commence on-site. Energy efficiency upgrades... View Article

Switch Management appoints Group Asset Director

Switch Management Ltd, a Birmingham-based asset management and consultancy company, has promoted Kevin Walker to Group Asset Director and appointed him to the company board. With over 14 years’ experience in maintenance and facilities management, Kevin joined Switch in 2021... View Article

Damp & mould 5 things landlords need to know

Battling condensation and dampness, which can lead to the formation of mould, is nothing new to landlords in this country.  Our climate and existing, aging housing stock sometimes make it feel like an inevitability.  Then there’s residents’ lifestyles thrown into... View Article

Futurebuild partners with Supply Chain Sustainability School

Futurebuild is thrilled to announce its ongoing partnership with the Supply Chain Sustainability School for Futurebuild 2025, taking place from 4th-6th March 2025 at Excel London. As it celebrates 20 years of championing sustainability and innovation in the built environment,... View Article

Andrew Bannister joins Two Rivers Housing

Two Rivers Housing has appointed Andrew Bannister to the newly created role of Assistant Director of Repairs. Andrew joins the Two Rivers Housing team from Connexus Homes, where he had held the position of Land, Development and Regeneration Manager since... View Article

Places for People acquires site in Langley Mill

Leading social enterprise Places for People has acquired an affordable housing development site in Langley Mill, Derbyshire, working in partnership with Derby-based developer Wheeldon Brothers Ltd. As one of the UK’s largest affordable housing providers, PfP is committed to increasing... View Article

Breaking down barriers

With the UK’s aging social housing stock and stringent decarbonisation targets and legal obligations, Kelly Hibbert of Eurocell, examines the key challenges facing the sector in achieving emissions reduction goals while addressing fuel poverty. The UK has the oldest social... View Article

Beauflor Gives Blacktex a Boost

Beauflor has updated its Blacktex cushion vinyl flooring range with new designs that reflect the latest in interior style. Blacktex cushion vinyl from Beauflor brings private and social housing a fast and easy flooring option and with brand-new designs for... View Article

To Infinity and beyond: transforming housing management systems

Leading technology partner Infinity Group showcased the future of the digital transformation of housing management systems to social landlords at a workshop event in Birmingham. Attendees learnt how to successfully upgrade legacy housing management systems taking Infinity Group’s modular approach,... View Article

Smart strategies for battling mould

James Kane of EnviroVent discusses the growing concern of condensation and mould in social housing, highlighting innovative ventilation solutions and proactive measures to improve indoor air quality and tenant well-being. Autumn and winter are a time when social housing providers... View Article

Taking a calculated approach

Caroline Bowler of SIG Distribution explores how combining the right calculations with a fabric-first approach can yield the most efficient increase to thermal performance. As winter draws in, the focus on how to efficiently heat a home becomes more apparent.... View Article

Landlord Latest: Stonewater

Stonewater is one of the largest social housing providers in the UK, owning and managing over 40,000 homes for more than 93,000 customers. Our core social mission is to provide homes for those who need them most and build foundations... View Article

Essential Insights for Social Housing

As the built environment moves towards a more sustainable future, Futurebuild 2025, taking place from 4-6 March at ExCeL London, is embracing the theme of Impact, underscoring the event’s dedication to innovation, collaboration and meaningful action. A hub for sustainability... View Article

VIVID appoints Director of Property Services

Darren Mealings has been appointed as Director of Property Services at leading south of England housing association VIVID. Darren brings with him extensive experience of property repairs and maintenance service delivery, having previously served in key roles at Sovereign Network... View Article