Lovell welcomes Social Value Apprentice

Lovell welcomes Social Value Apprentice Leading partnerships developer Lovell has welcomed a new Social Value Apprentice to its South Wales team after they completed a successful work experience placement through Newport Youth Academy, reinforcing its commitment to creating positive, lasting impact in... View Article

Specify with Confidence: Yeoman Rainguard Rainwater Solutions

Every successful building begins with a well-resolved envelope, where even the most practical components contribute to the overall design. A carefully specified rainwater system does more than manage water: it can reinforce architectural intent, complement the elevation and deliver reliable,... View Article

The hidden impact of thermal bridging on facade performance

Gary Robson, business development manager at EJOT UK, explains why the design and specification of the metal substructure is critical to maximising the thermal performance of rainscreen facade systems.   According to the Whole Life Carbon Roadmap published by the... View Article

An easy route to EPC improvements

Kevin Farrow at Recoup discusses how combining modulating electric showers with wastewater heat recovery can provide a simple, low-disruption route to improved EPC performance. It is now possible to improve a property’s EPC rating by installing a modulating Instantaneous Electric... View Article

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