From reactive repairs to resilient homes: a smarter response to damp and mould

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 [...]

Aico Launches New ‘Connected Home’ City & Guilds Assured Course

Aico, leading home life safety provider, is proud to announce the expansion of their award winning training courses with the launch of a brand new City & Guilds Assured course: The Connected Home. Launching this February, the free, full-day course [...]

Government announces Section 106 changes and rent convergence alongside new Decent Homes Standard

The Government has announced a raft of measures to improve the delivery of new social housing across the sector towards its goal of 300,000 new social affordable homes over the next decade, plus a new Decent Homes Standard to ensure [...]

Smarter heating for social housing

Phil Ord, Managing Director of Qvantum UK, explains how connected heat pump technology is helping housing associations to cut costs, improve efficiency and stay ahead of regulation. As housing associations look for practical routes to decarbonise and improve building performance, [...]

Phase 1 of Awaab's Law implemented, imposing time limits for addressing hazards on RSLs

Introduced this week, the first phase of Awaab’s Law will “force social landlords to take urgent action to fix dangerous homes or face the full force of the law,” said the Government in a statement. The new legislation imposes a [...]

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MVHR: The missing link

Craig Cundey at Ubbink UK explains why MVHR systems are the missing link in delivering healthy, future proof social housing for both new build and retrofit. As housing associations and... View Article

Nurturing the roots of innovation

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Ask the Expert: Shelforce’s social mission

James Parker speaks to Howard Trotter, business manager at Shelforce, about how the firm’s ethical founding values help it address new safety regulations in a robust and integrity-focused way. Shelforce... View Article

GSA confirms next steps to deliver Stirchley homes

New homes in Stirchley will be owned and managed by social housing provider GreenSquareAccord. ( GSA ) GSA will retain ownership of the 39 social rent homes and three community‑facing commercial units at the development on Pershore Road. The social housing provider has partnered with Stirchley Co-Operative Development on the project, and the... View Article

Prevention is better than cure

Awaab’s Law presents a pivotal chance for housing providers to prioritise strategic, preventative damp and mould management, says Dave Woodward, Director of Key Accounts at Plumb Centre, highlighting the importance... View Article
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Navigator introduces new renewables range

Leading heating and plumbing distributor Navigator continues to offer a range of quality products that offer installers and specifiers ease of installation and peace of mind at competitive prices. The... View Article

Smarter Heating for Social Housing Upgrades

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... View Article

Toughen up with Arma metal pipe boxing

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... View Article

Combatting mould

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... View Article

Pendock metal pipe boxing conceals and protects

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... View Article

Complete Wetroom Protection with Marmox

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,... View Article
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