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Housing providers across the UK are switching to electric heating solutions that reduce maintenance, minimise disruption, and eliminate combustion risks. Discover how EHC supports compliant, hassle-free heating upgrades. As housing providers plan heating upgrades to meet safety, efficiency and decarbonisation... View Article

Sheet vinyl floors from IVC Commercial provide social housing with a flooring option that’s suitable for more than just bathrooms and kitchens. A growing number of social housing providers are stepping beyond regulation to consider the positive impact of providing... View Article

With the recent announcement that the revised Decent Homes Standard for England will not mandate floor coverings in all rooms of social housing, Beauflor asks whether the provision of flooring for tenants should really be a postcode lottery.  While some... View Article

When external pipework needs to be concealed and protected against the risk of accidental damage or vandalism, Arma metal pipe boxing provides a tough and versatile solution that also improves aesthetics and adds a uniform finish to the project. In addition, with... View Article

Persistent damp and mould remain among the most pressing maintenance challenges facing social landlords. With the introduction of the Social Housing Regulation Act and the implementation of ‘Awaab’s Law’ in October 2025, expectations have shifted decisively. Providers are no longer... View Article

It’s easy to select the perfect panel for your project with panel samples, interactive product guide and downloadable checklist West Fraser, a leading manufacturer of engineered wood panels for the UK construction and housebuilding sectors, continues to support customers with... View Article

Nuaire has published A Guide to Awaab’s Law and the Future of Safe Housing Standards designed to help social housing organisations comply with Awaab’s Law, which came into effect on 27th October 2025.  The legislation was introduced following the tragic death of two-year-old... View Article

SureSpec from Eurocell is the UK’s first fully audited specification-to-installation model for windows and doors. It was developed to eliminate the “specification gap”, the common industry failure where high-performance designs are substituted for products that don’t meet the required spec during... View Article

Advanced will be exhibiting at The Fire Safety Event 2026, taking place from 28-30 April at the NEC, Birmingham, where the company will showcase its latest intelligent fire and life safety solutions designed to support safer, smarter buildings. The Fire... View Article

Qvantum’s award-winning QE exhaust air heat pumps are delivering low-carbon comfort for 76 new-build apartments at The Roundway in Tottenham, North London. The individual QE systems, designed in conjunction with Nick Yankovec of NLY Building Services, are providing energy-efficient heating, hot... View Article

Good indoor air quality is essential. Poor ventilation can lead to mould (and consequent health risks), increased house dust mites (exacerbating allergies and respiratory problems), unpleasant odours and condensation. Vectaire’s MVHRs extract pollutants and humidity whilst maintaining a constant intake... View Article

Daniel Cheddie, founder and owner of Stronghold® Anchor, discusses removing the cost of scaffolding from high-rise maintenance and safety works. Across the social housing sector, one challenge is becoming increasingly familiar. How do local authorities and housing associations deliver urgent... View Article

When concealing exterior or interior pipework associated with low carbon district heating schemes or air-source and ground-source heat pumps, Pendock’s metal pipe boxing range helps improve aesthetics while also providing effective protection against possible damage or tampering. Now available for... View Article

Safe, durable, and easy-to-maintain wetroom solutions Wetrooms are increasingly popular in modern housing, yet they present unique challenges for facility managers, maintenance teams, and housing providers. Poor waterproofing, inaccessible drains, uncontrolled condensation, and suboptimal material choices often lead to leaks,... View Article

Eurocell has issued a replacement window specification directly to every social housing provider in the UK, designed to help providers improve compliance, reduce risk and bring greater certainty to window installation and retrofit programmes. As the UK’s largest window supplier to... View Article

When pipework needs to be concealed in social housing, Encasement’s Vetta pipe boxing and casings range can provide the perfect finish, whether it’s a fire sprinkler retrofit, low carbon district heating scheme upgrade or energy efficient heat pump installation. Versa pre-formed pipe boxing... View Article

Pipe boxing from UK Boxings provide a simple, practical and economic solution for concealing, heating system, boiler, and fire sprinkler pipework while also helping reduce installation time and save money on site. Widely used in ongoing RMI programmes to cover interior heating... View Article

The first UK manufactured shower tray incorporating energy-saving waste water heat recovery for showers (WWHRS) technology is now available. Introducing the Recoup HeatDeck™, a shower tray using Mira Showers’ Flight technology integrated with a high-performance Recoup copper heat exchanger. As... View Article

Magna Housing is proud to announce that it has become one of the first organisations to achieve Aico’s Housing Professional Quality Standard, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to delivering exceptional safety, quality, and service for its customers. Aico,... View Article