Small space, big inspiration

After its success at the London show in May, Grand Designs Live’s Under The Stairs feature will be reimagined at Birmingham’s NEC this October. A new series of 8 installations, each imagined by a different interior designer, will be on... View Article

Preventing false alarms

Barry Sargent of Nittan discusses how housing associations can significantly reduce the number of false alarms in their properties While optical detectors remain dominant, true growth has come from multi-sensors as installers and specifiers realise the benefits to be had.... View Article

The changing face of gas safety

Paul Durose of Gas Tag shines the spotlight on gas compliance and safety processes and what we can do better as an industry to improve The importance of having visibility within your compliance processes can’t be understated. When it comes... View Article

Getting glazing right

Zoe Williams of Selectaglaze discusses why housing managers and landlords should use secondary glazing and the specific considerations to bear in mind There are many misconceptions about secondary glazing, also known as secondary double glazing, but well designed and carefully... View Article

EV ready homes

With Electric Vehicle (EV) and Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle (PHEV) sales going from strength-to-strength, growing numbers of housing developments in the UK are featuring EV charging units – and new developments may soon have to do so by law. Kieron Alsop... View Article

Tackling maintenance with technology

Mark Lowe of Pinacl Solutions discusses how housing associations can avoid costly disrepair claims with IoT technology Claims for disrepair are on the rise, with some solicitors seeing disrepair claims doubled compared to last year. With the average disrepair claim... View Article

Reducing costs and improving safety

Andy Speake of Aico details the benefits multi-sensor alarms can bring social housing providers, particularly from a cost saving perspective The first mains powered domestic multi-sensor was launched to the smoke alarm market in 2014 as a means of providing... View Article

UKCW: Your one stop shop

We all know we need to get out more. How else will we meet new people, learn new things, find new ideas and discover new products? Yet the pressure on our time is unrelenting. It can be difficult to justify... View Article

Plaswood raised beds – for the sustainable gardener

The latest product range from Plaswood has been designed with the sustainable gardener in mind. Made in the UK from 100% recycled plastic, Plaswood raised beds and planters provide year-round vegetable or flower space that require no maintenance painting or... View Article

GGF set for Glazing Summit

With the Glazing Summit almost here, headline sponsor the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is prepared for what promises to be an important and unique industry event. The Glazing Summit takes place on Thursday, September 12 at Edgbaston Stadium and... View Article

Stepnell completed multi-million pound premier yacht club

Award-winning construction firm Stepnell has completed a multi-million pound state-of-the-art yacht club in Poole, Dorset. The contractor was appointed by Parkstone Yacht Club and collaborated with architects Boyle & Summers to design and build a new three storey clubhouse, with flexible accommodation that can be... View Article

CABE confirms We Build The Future as President’s charity

Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), the leading body for professionals specialising in the design, construction, evaluation and maintenance of buildings, has announced that built environment cancer charity We Build The Future will be one of the President’s charities for... View Article

Local partnership pays dividends

When it comes to keeping services in their local economy Bristol City Council (BCC) are right on the money. With a comprehensive housing stock and many, many residents relying on lifts to access their homes every day, BCC needs a... View Article