16+ hour, 6+ min ago   (344+ words) Imperial Thermal Engineering (ITE), the Essex-based manufacturer behind the Eseries range of all-electric roofing equipment, has welcomed its inclusion in the newly published Safer Choices for Hot Work: Flame-Free Construction guidance from the Construction Industry Advisory Committee (CONIAC) Fire Safety…...

16+ hour, 6+ min ago   (404+ words) Fortem and Birmingham City Council are reflecting on the legacy of a partnership spanning nearly two decades, as the long-standing housing maintenance contract comes to a close. Since securing the contract in 2007, Fortem has maintained and improved more than 40,000 council…...

16+ hour, 6+ min ago   (387+ words) Just 4% of social landlords describe themselves as “very prepared” for the expansion of Awaab’s Law Phase 2, according to new research from Housemark. This highlights a confidence gap in sector readiness ahead of the introduction of wider requirements later this year…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago   (1275+ words) Here, the team at Browne Jacobson discuss the new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s stance on devolution, PPPs, social housing and utilities reform. “Having overseen the use of PFI in a hospital building programme while Health Secretary under Tony Blair’s…...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago   (773+ words) Risks to third-party fire door certification progress LABM Weekly - Risks to third-party fire door certification progress New British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Fire Door Alliance research reveals that more professionals responsible for specifying, installing and maintaining fire doors recognise the value…...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago   (297+ words) Steve Day, Product Director at Levelise, discusses why peak solar season exposes a bigger problem in UK housing design. Peak solar season is now exposing an issue in how UK homes are being designed under the Future Homes Standard. As…...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago   (604+ words) The redevelopment of Hen Bentre Pwylaidd (previously known as Penrhos Polish Village), in the heart of Gwynedd, has reached an important milestone in its progress, as viewings are now underway at the show home of this independent living scheme. The…...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago   (253+ words) Manufacturer of steel door solutions, Robust UK, has launched its new fire exit door, ACTIV-DOR, suitable for use in sports halls, gymnasiums, leisure centres and multi-purpose recreational spaces. In a move away from traditional emergency exits designed with box panels…...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago   (237+ words) A new quality assurance scheme launched to help local authorities source trusted home adaptation contractors has been taken up by Nottingham City Council. The HAIN (Home Adaptations Installers Network) has been developed by Nottingham-based accreditation scheme specialists Diversity Customer Management,…...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago   (219+ words) Research has shown that in the year to September 2025, housing associations and private providers spent a record £10bn on repairs and maintenance, a 13% rise on the previous year. [1]. Steve Cotton, Senior Product Manager at Valspar Trade explores how choosing the right…...