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

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

Sovereign network group named first time buyer favourite

Leading housing association Sovereign Network Group (SNG) has been highly commended in the recent First Time Buyer Awards, highlighting the many ways in which it is supporting first time buyers on to the property ladder. Recognised in the Affordable Housing... View Article

Green Innovations

Thanks to its aptitude for product and production innovation Bond It has become one of the UK’s largest independent manufacturers of sealants, adhesives and building chemicals. Increasingly, it is using its expertise to meet the need for greater sustainability. PBM... View Article

Technology and innovation expert joins Stonewater Board

Leading housing provider Stonewater has appointed digital transformation consultant  Jane Scott to its board.  The technology and innovation expert replaces departing board member Claire  Kearney, with the appointment taking effect from 1st October.  The former Group CIO of Ferrero brings... View Article

Come together to fix the UK housing crisis

HOMES UK and Unlock Net Zero Live (27-28 November at ExCeL London) is an unmissable event for housing and asset management, development and sustainability professionals. The announcements at the Labour Party conference on 22-25 September demonstrated a clear government emphasis... View Article

PolyPumb® Enhanced, love at first site

POLYPLUMB® ENHANCED: The future of push-fit plumbing Revolutionise your 1st and 2nd fix installations with Polyplumb® Enhanced. Building on over 25 years of trust, we’ve listened to UK contractors like you and created the ultimate push-fit plumbing system. PolyPlumb® Enhanced... View Article

Winners of the 2024 RIBA Awards announced

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the winners of the 2024 RIBA Awards at a ceremony held on 16 October at London’s Roundhouse. The Elizabeth Line, designed by Grimshaw, Maynard, Equation and AtkinsRéalis, was named as the... View Article