Quick wins for arthritis-friendly facilities

Stuart Reynolds at AKW describes the ‘quick wins’ available to specifiers when it comes to adaptations for kitchens and bathrooms that make appliances far easier to use for millions of people with arthritis. Arthritis is so common that you will... View Article

We need to counter retrofit short-termism

Social housing providers are under pressure to bring properties up to EPC ‘C’rating by 2030. Gary Doxey at windows manufacturer Eurocell warns that the challenge extends beyond this, to countering short-termism, based on a recent Housing Management & Maintenance study.... View Article

Roofing’s role in safety – post-Awaab’s Law

Stuart Nicholson from Marley looks at the role of roofing in providing homes that are safe from damp and mould, as the sector tackles the full ramifications of Awaab’s Law. Under the legislation, social housing providers are reassessing how effectively... View Article

Story Homes secures planning approval for 136 new homes in Longton

New scheme will provide landscaped open space, sustainable features, and significant community benefits Housebuilder Story Homes is delighted to announce it has received a resolution to grant planning permission, subject to the signing of a Section 106 Agreement* for a new residential... View Article

Water efficient bathrooms for long-lasting benefits

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) water reduction delivery plan is beginning to flex its muscles – and mandatory water efficiency labelling is part of that process. Here Stuart Reynolds, UK Marketing & Product Management Director at... View Article

The do’s and don’ts of social networking

With their inherent efficiencies of scale, heat networks are becoming increasingly popular, but there are key considerations for developers for ensuring long-term performance, and they are not for every scenario, says Altecnic’s Josh Collins As the UK housing sector responds... View Article

See Intergas at InstallerSHOW 2026

Join Intergas at InstallerSHOW to explore our latest heating innovations, rewards, and renewable solutions for installers. We’re excited to announce that Intergas will be at InstallerSHOW this year, and we’d love to see you there. Visit our stand to discover... View Article