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As the upcoming introduction of the updated Welsh Housing Quality Standard (WHQS) approaches shower and tap manufacturer Methven has urged social landlords to act on any water-efficiency focused upgrades required as soon as possible. In the biggest shake-up of social housing standards in 20 years, the new standard will require social landlords to undertake an […]

Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) are transforming the UK construction sector by improving efficiency, quality, and sustainability. With a focus on DfMA practices, precise manufacturing plant machinery, and purpose-led design of work environments, the benefits, even if not yet fully realised, are clear to all. However, MMC also has the potential to improve performance in another

The social housing sector lies at the heart of the UK’s transition to low carbon heat but the ambition to reduce emissions must be carefully balanced with preventing tenants from falling into fuel poverty. Here, Rob Pearse, distribution sales director at Baxi, discusses possible approaches to lowering the carbon footprint of the UK’s social housing

Richard Crisp, Head of Chemistry & External Affairs at Fernox explains the role of chemical water treatment and filter technology in keeping domestic heating systems efficient and working effectively. Crucially, he goes on to summarise what you need to do to ensure compliance with the latest version of Part L of the Building Regulations. Why

The Housing sector faces more complex and competing priorities than ever before; with some of the oldest housing in Europe, around 20% of dwellings in the UK were built prior to 1920 along with Post war non- traditional construction methods adopted in social housing. Our homes require significant, targeted investment in order to achieve the

Meeting our collective fuel poverty reduction and net zero obligations is a challenge we all recognise and few housing providers with older stock profiles would argue that fabric-first measures make the greatest impact in meeting both of these challenges. However, most don’t know that whilst skills shortages are common parlance, for many key trades, no

Inenco is one of the oldest energy consultancies in the UK and as a result has plenty of experience in helping organisations procure the best energy contracts. More than many other sectors, social landlords are being negatively impacted by specific challenges which many may not be aware of until it is too late, causing both

The 1st stage PQQ for CHIC’s Newbuild Development Framework has now been published with a submission deadline of 30th May 2023 at 3pm. Link to Contract Notice as below: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011920-2023 CHIC intends to procure an 8-year Newbuild Development Framework for construction works and consultancy services. The framework will cater for a wide range of project