Pump up the affordability

Trianco’s Peter Beighton explains why advances in heat pump technology are making low-carbon heating an increasingly practicable solution for the affordable housing sector. As we move further into the 21st century, it is concerning that global conflicts continue to expose... View Article

The hidden dangers of Radon

Luke Nordcross-Evans at Aico explores the hidden risks of radon and how continuous monitoring can support housing providers with proactive hazard management and evolving regulatory responsibilities requirements. Radon is estimated to cause around 1,100 deaths in the UK each year.... View Article

The Future Homes Standard: What does compliance look like?

As the Future Homes Standard reshapes homes’ energy performance, Jon Ponting of AES Sustainability explores what compliance means in practice for developers and design teams. The Future Homes Standard (FHS) represents the most significant evolution in domestic energy performance requirements... View Article

Fabric is the industry’s Awaab’s Law blind spot

Shelforce argues that building fabric, not just damp and mould, sits at the heart of Awaab’s Law compliance for the social housing sector, and attention needs to pivot towards it. Ask most people in the housing sector if they know... View Article

Championing the life-saving role of fire doors

Helen Hewitt of the British Woodworking Federation explains the main goals of Fire Door Safety Week 2026 and highlights the growing risks for the industry. The British Woodworking Federation’s Fire Door Safety Week (21-25 September 2026) returns to champion and... View Article

Mosaic Architecture + Design, one of Scotland’s most experienced practices, has won a prestigious design award for its transformation of Hotel Indigo London K West Shepherd’s Bush.

The Society of British & International Interior Design (SBID) International Design Awards attracts entries from across the world. They recognise, reward and celebrate design excellence across a broad range of categories spanning interior design, fit-out and product. Mosaic has been... View Article

Crittall strengthens W20 with PAS 24 certification

Crittall Windows has secured PAS 24:2022 certification for its Crittall® W20 steel door system and thermally enhanced W20 TE® variant, providing independent verification of their security performance. The achievement is proof that the systems meet one of the UK’s most... View Article

The impact of Martyn’s Law on secure door specification

Rob Mottram at Robust UK examines the door specification implications of Martyn’s Law (AKA the Terrorism Act 2025), in larger educational and public venues. Martyn’s Law – formally known as the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 – received Royal... View Article

Specify, install, demonstrate

Simon Buckmaster at James Hardie discusses how the Building Safety Act has reshaped facade installation, from fire classification and product selection to competence, documentation and the need to rigorously specify, install and evidence work done. The Building Safety Act has... View Article

Unlocking design ambition with offsite brick slip detailing

Meka Ewurum at Keystone explores how offsite manufactured brick slip features are enabling architects and specifiers to combine traditional masonry detailing with fast, precise construction for distinctively detailed results. Brick remains one of the defining materials of British architecture. Its... View Article

Housing association seeks new Board member

Plus Dane is looking for audit and assurance expert Plus Dane Housing is looking for an asset management specialist to join its Board as a Non-Executive Director. The successful applicant will also serve as a member of its Purpose Committee.... View Article

The Skills Challenge: Why Specialist Knowledge Matters on Modern Schemes

Gary Perry – managing director, Altecnic As housing developments become increasingly focused on sustainability, energy efficiency and long-term performance, the demand for specialist knowledge across the construction industry has never been greater. Driven by evolving Building Regulations, the transition to... View Article

Allison Homes secures site for 70 new homes in Trowbridge

Allison Homes South West has exchanged contracts on a site on the southern edge of Trowbridge, Wiltshire, further strengthening the housebuilder’s growing presence in the county and across the wider region. The circa 20-acre greenfield site, located north of North... View Article