AKW Electric Showers: The New Generation

AKW are proud to launch our refreshed range of electric showers! The revamped collection features advances in design and ease of use, as well as an improved look and feel. From contrasting colours and soft-touch controls, to LED display and... View Article

Ventilation for the built environment – combatting mould

Poor indoor air quality contributes to respiratory and allergy problems. Inadequate ventilation creates ideal conditions for condensation and mould growth. Vectaire’s MVHRs help tackle these problems. Incorporating two fans they deliver low level continuous ventilation – extracting stale air from... View Article

DESIGNER CONTRACTS LAUNCHES SUSTAINABILITY CHAMPIONS CAMPAIGN

Designer Contracts, multi-award winners over nine-years in the Carpet Recycling UK Awards, has launched its latest sustainability initiative.  This time the company – the UK’s largest flooring contractor – has turned the focus in-house with a campaign to promote sustainability... View Article

F. Ball launches RAG 2024

Leading UK manufacturer of flooring installation products, F. Ball and Co. Ltd., has unveiled the latest edition of its industry-leading Recommended Adhesives Guide (RAG®), which sees new adhesives recommendations for floorcoverings launched by manufacturers over the past 12 months now... View Article

Powering up the future of EV charging

As the UK prepares for a net zero future, and Part S of the Building Regulations homes in on electric vehicles (EVs), housebuilders are grappling with the various practical issues around providing charging for residents of all new homes. Electrical... View Article

Key requirements for wayfinding

Danny Adamson from Stocksigns Ltd discusses some of the new regulations regarding wayfinding signage following the Grenfell Tower tragedy, and the implementation of The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 On the 15th June 2017, just one day after the Grenfell... View Article

The need for closure

Rob Adams from Arrone, shares best practice guidance for making sure door closers within student halls of residence comply with the latest safety standards Door closers play an integral part in making sure doors open and close effectively. In the... View Article

Pump up the heat

One area with huge potential for decarbonisation is heating and hot water. While this issue must be tackled in all buildings, there is a huge opportunity for housing associations specifically to take steps to decarbonise as Achilleas Georgiou from Mitsubishi... View Article

Facing up to mould & damp

Wendy Thomas at Nuaire discusses the changes to regulations that social housing providers need to be aware of when addressing mould and damp and looks at different retrofit solutions available for compliance Condensation and dampness in older homes during the... View Article

Opening the door to complete compliance

Marcus Parnham from Profab Access, discusses the importance of bi-directional testing as one of the main considerations that social landlords should address when updating riser doors to ensure compliance with the latest building regulations Housing Management and Maintenance’s recent ‘Approach... View Article

Sentry Doors win at Construction Marketing Awards 2023

Sentry Doors have been announced as the winner of Best Branding & Positioning at the Construction Marketing Awards 2023.  Having just celebrated its 130-year heritage, Sentry Doors is the UK leader in timber fire safety and security doorsets. UK Manufacturers... View Article

Optimising home security with the right door lock

Julian Roberts, Technical Services Director at UAP summarises the main types of door lock and explains what to look out for to ensure homes are as secure as possible.   Maximising security is a priority for all those responsible for managing... View Article

Two game-changing product launches from K Systems

Award-winning UK supplier of external wall insulation (EWI) solutions, K Systems, has launched two innovative new systems to the industry in a matter of weeks. The most recent innovation, a new KIWA BDA-certified Direct Fix system is ideal for new... View Article

Consort Claugen launches DF2E downflow fan heater

Consort Claudgen’s new DF2E downflow fan heater offers many features, including a 7-day timer with six temperature settings daily, open window detection, a digital lock, a large LCD screen, and a reliable battery backup to keep the clock running during... View Article

Improving Indoor Air Quality in Social Housing

Episode 24 of the Building Insights podcast is now available online. In this episode of Building Insights, which is again sponsored by AkzoNobel, Laura Shadwell from netMAGmedia speaks to Duncan Lochhead, commercial sustainability manager at AkzoNobel. They explore how important... View Article