May 9, 2022
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The Cladding Scandal and Social Housing Providers
Leaseholders aren’t the only players in the crisis impacted by lack of Government funding. Martha Mordecai, Lawyer at Capital Law, explains more....
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May 5, 2022
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Social Housing Building Regulations Webinar to Set Out Changes to Ventilation in Existing Homes
Leading ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is hosting a webinar aimed at the social housing sector on the recently launched Building Regulations. ...
February 7, 2022
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What Are the Seven Factors Facing the Social Housing Sector in 2022?
It is no secret that the environmental, social and governance (ESG) agenda will be one of the dominant themes for the built environment. And whilst the social housing sector has...
January 5, 2022
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Living Walls Lead Urban Uprising
Incorporating biophilic design principles in landscape architecture is essential if our cities are to become more climate resilient. Here, Richard Sabin, Managing Director of Biotecture, looks at why that and...
September 7, 2021
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Five Creative Ways to Solve the UK’s Housing Shortage
In this article, Jamie Johnson, CEO of FJP Investment, shares with PSBJ five creative opportunities to increase new social housing stock in the UK....
July 2, 2021
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The Social Housing Decarbonisation Challenge
In its Clean Growth Strategy, the Government set out its ambitions for a low carbon future with the decarbonisation of social housing high on the agenda. ...
June 28, 2021
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ROCKWOOL® Launches Social Housing Resource Hub
Stone wool insulation manufacturer, ROCKWOOL has bolstered its technical resources, with a new Social Housing Resource Hub. ...
May 17, 2021
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Fire Barrier Expertise On Show at Firex
TBA Firefly’s senior sales and technical staff will be on the manufacturer’s stand (No. FX13) during this year’s Firex exhibition at London’s Excel Centre to offer contractors, consultants and other...
May 10, 2021
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The Three Cs of Putting the End-user First in 2021
In this article, Charlie Cooley, Head of Operations at contractor Novus Property Solutions, discusses the three Cs of putting the end-user first when it comes to carrying out public sector...
May 10, 2021
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A Breath of Fresh Air
With coronavirus placing more emphasis on the need for adequate ventilation in our homes, Paul Williams, Domus Ventilation’s Product Manager, discusses mechanical ventilation’s role in improving indoor air quality....
April 1, 2021
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FLOOD MANAGEMENT IN URBAN ENVIRONMENTS
Changing weather patterns and urban growth have contributed to an environment in which flooding is an increasingly frequent and damaging occurrence. Here, Ben Puddy, Regional Technical Manager at Hydro International,...
April 1, 2021
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SIX FACTORS SOCIAL HOUSING PROVIDERS NEED TO CONSIDER IN 2021
2020 was one of the most disruptive years in living memory and its effect will be felt long into the year ahead. But the impact of COVID is not the...
March 15, 2021
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ALTRO FLOORING NOW STANDARD FOR TOP WELSH SOCIAL HOUSING PROVIDER
Altro flooring will now be fitted as standard in all new-build programmes undertaken by Adra, a leading affordable housing provider in north Wales. ...
March 4, 2021
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MODULAR SOCIAL HOUSING WITH A GRAND DESIGNS-STYLE AESTHETIC
A stylish aesthetic has been achieved for a well-received affordable housing development in Newhaven, East Sussex, thanks to specialist corrugated fibre cement sheeting being applied to modular apartments....
March 4, 2021
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Back to Basics – Providing Safe Bathroom Spaces
Over half (54%) of households in the social rented sector have one or more household members with a long-term illness or disability. With such a high level of need, how...
March 4, 2021
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THERE’S NO ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL SOLUTION TO DECARBONISING DOMESTIC HEATING
Decarbonising heating is high on the agenda for many social landlords and housing developers. As well as playing a vital role in tackling climate change, increasing the energy efficiency of...
March 4, 2021
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COMMUNITY PARK PERFECT FOR A RAINY DAY
Climate change and the need to plan for green infrastructure is playing an increasingly significant role in a new approach to design in built-up areas. In addition, heavy rainfall events...
December 1, 2020
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Fire Safety Armoury Strengthened by British Standard for Balcony Construction
A new British Standard introduced at the end of August is helping close what a growing number of building professionals have identified as clear gaps in the fire safety performance...
December 1, 2020
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A Question of Heating
The residential housing landscape is changing, and for social housing providers there will be a lot to consider when it comes to selecting the best low-carbon heating and hot water...
December 1, 2020
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Maintaining Tenant Satisfaction with Technology
With COVID-19 expected to create a long-lasting impact across social housing, Martin Riley, Chief Technology Officer at IT-managed service provider, Timico, discusses how the sector needs to utilise technology now...