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Specifying flooring for assisted living housing

|Date: 9 February, 2026

Specifying flooring for assisted living housing

Assisted living as a sector covers a broad spectrum of needs but by definition, the accommodation needs b ...

Assisted living as a sector covers a broad spectrum of needs but by definition, the accommodation needs be both a home for the people who live there and also be a safe place of work for those providin ...

9 February, 2026
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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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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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Awaab’s Law: Raising the bar for healthy homes — and why material choices matter more than ever

|Date: 25 November, 2025

Awaab’s Law: Raising the bar for healthy homes — and why material choices matter more than ever

The introduction of Awaab’s Law in October 2025 has marked a pivotal moment for the UK housing and constr ...

The introduction of Awaab’s Law in October 2025 has marked a pivotal moment for the UK housing and construction sectors. Named after Awaab Ishak, whose tragic death in 2020 was linked to prolonged exp ...

25 November, 2025
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Onduline launches new Roofing Solutions brochure showcasing its complete lightweight waterproofing range

|Date: 3 November, 2025

Onduline launches new Roofing Solutions brochure showcasing its complete lightweight waterproofing range

Onduline Building Products has launched its new Roofing Solutions brochure, a comprehensive product overv ...

Onduline Building Products has launched its new Roofing Solutions brochure, a comprehensive product overview that brings together the company’s full range of lightweight, waterproof, and eco-responsib ...

3 November, 2025
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Glidevale Protect launches new flat interlocking tile ventilator Venta-Line TLE

|Date: 31 October, 2025

Glidevale Protect launches new flat interlocking tile ventilator Venta-Line TLE

Building products manufacturer Glidevale Protect has expanded its comprehensive range of roofing ventilat ...

Building products manufacturer Glidevale Protect has expanded its comprehensive range of roofing ventilation solutions with the launch of the Venta-Line TLE, a flat, interlocking low profile tile vent ...

31 October, 2025
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Why daylighting is a design essential and the benefits of incorporating rooflights on projects

|Date: 26 August, 2025

Why daylighting is a design essential and the benefits of incorporating rooflights on projects

Paul Smith, Technical Committee Chair of The Rooflight Association, discusses why daylighting is a design ...

Paul Smith, Technical Committee Chair of The Rooflight Association, discusses why daylighting is a design essential and the benefits of incorporating rooflights on projects. Local authorities and prop ...

26 August, 2025
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Door hardware for HMOs

|Date: 22 August, 2025

Door hardware for HMOs

Rob Mottram, Technical Manager for ARRONE, a HOPPE Group brand, offers advice on managing door hardware f ...

Rob Mottram, Technical Manager for ARRONE, a HOPPE Group brand, offers advice on managing door hardware for multiple homes under one roof. Creating safe, functional, and comfortable living spaces in b ...

22 August, 2025
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The importance of supporting air quality and wellbeing in schools

|Date: 21 August, 2025

The importance of supporting air quality and wellbeing in schools

Indoor air quality is a primary concern across the education sector, with clear links between poor ventil ...

Indoor air quality is a primary concern across the education sector, with clear links between poor ventilation and reduced concentration, increased illness, and as a result, higher absenteeism. For th ...

21 August, 2025
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Marley’s solar integrated roofing system on show at Housing 2025, Stand B22

|Date: 20 June, 2025

Marley’s solar integrated roofing system on show at Housing 2025, Stand B22

Marley is showcasing the benefits of its full solar roof system for UK housing providers at Housing 2025, ...

Marley is showcasing the benefits of its full solar roof system for UK housing providers at Housing 2025, which will take place at Manchester Central Convention Complex from 24th to 26th June. The UK’ ...

20 June, 2025
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From Apprentice to Head of Service: Livv celebrates National Apprenticeship Week

1.5 million new homes is unachievable according to public sector survey

“Too old to start” — Over half of construction workers believe myth that’s blocking the industry’s talent pipeline

believe housing welcomes four new recruits to its Board Trainee Programme

Centre for Sustainable Energy to support delivery of innovative project connecting energy efficiency upgrades with flexibility markets

National Apprenticeship Week 2026: Stepping towards a brighter future

South Yorkshire charity buys first home to help homeless veterans

Delivering retrofit at scale: Lessons from 26,000+ multi-measure installations

Harnessing lived experience: ForHousing launches Tenant Talent Pool

National Apprenticeship Week: Evolve Facility Services hires over 200 apprentices

Specifying flooring for assisted living housing

Specifying flooring for assisted living housing

Onduline launches new Roofing Solutions brochure showcasing its complete lightweight waterproofing range

Onduline launches new Roofing Solutions brochure showcasing its complete lightweight waterproofing range

Glidevale Protect launches new flat interlocking tile ventilator Venta-Line TLE

Glidevale Protect launches new flat interlocking tile ventilator Venta-Line TLE

Why daylighting is a design essential and the benefits of incorporating rooflights on projects

Why daylighting is a design essential and the benefits of incorporating rooflights on projects

The importance of supporting air quality and wellbeing in schools

The importance of supporting air quality and wellbeing in schools