Shelforce – understanding what Local Authorities want

Shelforce are experienced specialists in providing PVCu windows and doors for Local Authority social housing projects. A leading PVCu windows and doors manufacturer, Shelforce are Birmingham City Council’s chosen manufacturer and supplier of choice and have worked on a huge... View Article

The case for third party certification

Helen Hewitt of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) explores the intricacies of third-party fire door certification and its benefits. The purpose of a fire door in everyday use is just like any other door. However, since the break-out of fire... View Article

Protecting tenants’ payment data

By Simon Cook, Head of Compliance, allpay Ltd We know from our own 2019 survey of almost 300 social renters (292) with housing provided via their local housing association or council, that 34.39% preferred to pay rent by Debit Card.... View Article

The environmental benefits of installing window blinds

A quality set of window blinds will contribute enormously to the style and function of an interior space. They’ll allow you to precisely control the amount of light that’s entering the interior, and, provided that you invest in the right... View Article

Garador introduces new grp garage doors

Garador have just introduced a new range of grp garage doors, bringing the total number of garage doors in their range to over 60. The grp range is comprised of both up and over and side hinged garage doors, with... View Article

Going with the flow

Martin Lambley of Wavin assesses the predicted impact of new Sewers for Adoption drainage guidelines, and what they mean for the future of SuDS. New guidance for the design of adoptable drainage is set to be published later this year.... View Article

Mayor of London cancels Tulip tower

Plans for the Tulip tower, a 305 metre high project proposed for Bury Street (beside the Gherkin), have been blocked by London Mayor, Sadiq Khan. Khan wrote to Annie Hampson, chief planning officer of the City of London, to tell... View Article

FlexStep from The Platform Lift Company

A space saving platform lift solution to create access within residential and commercial environments. FlexStep is an ingenious space saving two-in-one platform lift solution. It provides both stairs and an open platform lift even in the tightest of spaces. At... View Article