bathrooms Archives

Rethinking shower retrofits in social housing

|Date: 5 February, 2026

Rethinking shower retrofits in social housing

As local authorities and housing associations face mounting pressure to meet ambitious sustainability tar ...

As local authorities and housing associations face mounting pressure to meet ambitious sustainability targets, retrofitting bathrooms has become a key focus. As multigenerational living becomes more p ...

5 February, 2026
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Grant Westfield launches new 2025 Specification Brochure

|Date: 21 August, 2025

Grant Westfield launches new 2025 Specification Brochure

Manufacturer of wall panels, Grant Westfield, has released its new 2025 Specification Brochure, providing ...

Manufacturer of wall panels, Grant Westfield, has released its new 2025 Specification Brochure, providing architects, designers, developers and contractors with an essential guide to the company’s com ...

21 August, 2025
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Kohler Mira | Maximising inclusivity in the bathroom

|Date: 23 April, 2024

Kohler Mira | Maximising inclusivity in the bathroom

Suzannah Adey, Product Marketing Manager at Kohler Mira, tells LABM why shower design needs to be more th ...

Suzannah Adey, Product Marketing Manager at Kohler Mira, tells LABM why shower design needs to be more than just about looking great. The latest estimates from the Department for Work and Pensions’ Fa ...

23 April, 2024
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Showerwall | Low maintenance, long lifecycle bathrooms

|Date: 18 January, 2024

Showerwall | Low maintenance, long lifecycle bathrooms

Bathrooms are one of the most frequently used rooms in a property, so making sure they perform well and o ...

Bathrooms are one of the most frequently used rooms in a property, so making sure they perform well and offer long-term value for money can be a challenge for affordable housing providers. Here, Steph ...

18 January, 2024
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JPS and George Boyd partner on kitchens and bathrooms offering

|Date: 10 January, 2024

JPS and George Boyd partner on kitchens and bathrooms offering

Jewson Partnership Solutions (JPS) has collaborated with its sister brand George Boyd to deliver kitchen ...

Jewson Partnership Solutions (JPS) has collaborated with its sister brand George Boyd to deliver kitchen and bathroom solutions for social housing providers. Renowned in the industry as an ironmongery ...

10 January, 2024
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Equans wins major energy efficiency refurbishment contract for Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

|Date: 8 November, 2023

Equans wins major energy efficiency refurbishment contract for Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Equans has been appointed by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea to deliver the refurbishment of ...

Equans has been appointed by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea to deliver the refurbishment of more than 300 homes. The project will see properties at the Silchester Estate in West London ha ...

8 November, 2023
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Pioneering new material, Isocore, supports UK Government’s anti-mould campaign

|Date: 9 August, 2023

Pioneering new material, Isocore, supports UK Government’s anti-mould campaign

Tavistock introduce Isocore bath panels, an alternative to MDF and plastic in bathrooms. Leading bathroom ...

Tavistock introduce Isocore bath panels, an alternative to MDF and plastic in bathrooms. Leading bathroom specialist Tavistock has developed a solution to combat the prevalent issue of mould growth in ...

9 August, 2023
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Triton | Easing the pressure for housing associations and tenants with efficient shower solutions

|Date: 4 July, 2023

Triton | Easing the pressure for housing associations and tenants with efficient shower solutions

Against a backdrop of high inflation and soaring energy costs, housing associations and tenants are facin ...

Against a backdrop of high inflation and soaring energy costs, housing associations and tenants are facing numerous challenges. The topic of energy and water efficiency is front of mind for many. Here ...

4 July, 2023
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AKW | Delivering water savings and inclusive bathrooms

|Date: 3 May, 2023

AKW | Delivering water savings and inclusive bathrooms

When it comes to tenant bathrooms, functionality, maintenance and cost have traditionally driven product ...

When it comes to tenant bathrooms, functionality, maintenance and cost have traditionally driven product choice. However, Stuart Reynolds, UK Marketing & Product Management Director at AKW, a lead ...

3 May, 2023
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Shower specification checklist for council housing

|Date: 7 August, 2019

Shower specification checklist for council housing

The specification process can be challenging, particularly in social housing where suitable products must ...

The specification process can be challenging, particularly in social housing where suitable products must be selected across a broad portfolio of properties and for a variety of tenants. Tina Simpson ...

7 August, 2019
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