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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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Decent Homes reset: Why condition, data and outcomes matter more than ever

|Date: 5 February, 2026

Decent Homes reset: Why condition, data and outcomes matter more than ever

Matt Jarratt, Operations Lead at Procure Plus, discusses the Decent Homes Standard reset and why conditio ...

Matt Jarratt, Operations Lead at Procure Plus, discusses the Decent Homes Standard reset and why condition, data and outcomes matter more than ever. With the Government confirming a revised Decent Hom ...

5 February, 2026
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NatWest sets new £10bn funding ambition for UK social housing

|Date: 5 February, 2026

NatWest sets new £10bn funding ambition for UK social housing

NatWest announces new £10bn funding package to the UK social housing sector before the end of 2028, which ...

NatWest announces new £10bn funding package to the UK social housing sector before the end of 2028, which when deployed will bring the total funding to social housing in the UK to over £35bn* since 20 ...

5 February, 2026
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Green jobs scheme launches to support energy efficiency targets

|Date: 4 February, 2026

Green jobs scheme launches to support energy efficiency targets

The Real Green Jobs Accelerator Scheme has launched to deliver a training programme that supports housing ...

The Real Green Jobs Accelerator Scheme has launched to deliver a training programme that supports housing retrofit demand, promotes green skills and reduces unemployment. The scheme led by EN:Procure, ...

4 February, 2026
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Bell tasked with four phase retrofit project for Hafod in South Wales

|Date: 3 February, 2026

Bell tasked with four phase retrofit project for Hafod in South Wales

Bell Group has carried out a four phase decarbonisation retrofit project for Haford in Wales. LABM shares ...

Bell Group has carried out a four phase decarbonisation retrofit project for Haford in Wales. LABM shares all the details. Bell Group has undertaken an extensive retrofit and decarbonisation scheme fo ...

3 February, 2026
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Voicescape acquires Enterprise RPA to create integrated AI & RPA platform for social landlords and local authorities

|Date: 3 February, 2026

Voicescape acquires Enterprise RPA to create integrated AI & RPA platform for social landlords and local authorities

BGF-backed Voicescape, a Manchester-based provider of analytics and engagement solutions to nearly 100 UK ...

BGF-backed Voicescape, a Manchester-based provider of analytics and engagement solutions to nearly 100 UK social landlords and local authorities, has announced its acquisition of Enterprise RPA. Found ...

3 February, 2026
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Carbon monoxide detectors in fire detection and fire alarm systems

|Date: 2 February, 2026

Carbon monoxide detectors in fire detection and fire alarm systems

Matt Parton, Product Development Manager with leading fire and security solutions supplier, ESP, provides ...

Matt Parton, Product Development Manager with leading fire and security solutions supplier, ESP, provides detailed information on the use of CO detectors and where they may be best utilised in fire al ...

2 February, 2026
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PfH appoints 27 suppliers to £500m social housing emerging disruptors framework as demand accelerates

|Date: 29 January, 2026

PfH appoints 27 suppliers to £500m social housing emerging disruptors framework as demand accelerates

Procurement for Housing (PfH) has appointed 27 suppliers to the fifth generation of its Social Housing Em ...

Procurement for Housing (PfH) has appointed 27 suppliers to the fifth generation of its Social Housing Emerging Disruptors (SHED) framework for councils and housing associations — the largest cohort s ...

29 January, 2026
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Client accountability, competence and active management: the Building Safety Act

|Date: 29 January, 2026

Client accountability, competence and active management: the Building Safety Act

Ayo Allu FCIOB, Principal Consultant at AAA Project Services, is the new Chair of the Chartered Institute ...

Ayo Allu FCIOB, Principal Consultant at AAA Project Services, is the new Chair of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Client Steering Group, which oversees the CIOB Client Strategy established ...

29 January, 2026
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Government unveils new social and affordable housing package

|Date: 29 January, 2026

Government unveils new social and affordable housing package

On Wednesday (28th January), Housing Secretary Steve Reed MP announced new measures which will provide gr ...

On Wednesday (28th January), Housing Secretary Steve Reed MP announced new measures which will provide greater financial support for councils and housing associations to accelerate social and affordab ...

29 January, 2026
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