social housing

The latest generation of fire resistant glazing is expanding the potential to increase daylighting within the communal areas of social housing, as well as other forms of shared accommodation, without compromising the safety of residents.

This light transmission and fire safety balance can be achieved using the range of certified fire resistant glazing and door systems from Promat. In the past 12 months, the company has seen a noticeable increase in the number of enquiries it has received relating to residential projects, which reflects a growing awareness of the benefits of designing spaces with maximum natural light in mind, coupled with the need to meet strict fire safety obligations following the implementation of the Building Safety Act.

Housing associations are increasingly looking to deliver low carbon, energy efficient housing for tenants. As such, the refurbishment, retrofit or new build landscape for housing associations requires continual evaluation.

A combination of government net zero targets and the cost-of-living crisis, fuelled by high energy prices, means the pressure is on for social housing providers to find solutions to the growth of people living in fuel poverty. Yet, in doing so, the sector also needs to remain compliant with the changing legislation demands, which are designed to create a low carbon housing future for all.

The Social Housing Regulation Act 2023 marks a significant turning point for the social housing sector, ushering in a new era of resident empowerment and a resolute commitment to delivering safe, secure, and sustainable homes. 

DoorCo is the leading innovator in the composite door supply chain and their products to date, have been installed in 10’s of 1,000’s of social housing homes via their network of specialist contractors. We catch up with DoorCo’s Technical and Sales Director, Ian Glenister on what we can expect from the composite door giant in 2024.

Everything exempt social landlords need to provide housing excellence has been brought under one roof in a pioneering new app.

Exempt Social Housing Excellence (ESHE) is a one-stop service hub providing landlords with practical tools to keep on top of property and tenant management, administration and service delivery.

CorkSol were approached by Together Housing, providers of social housing, with a portfolio of over 37,000 properties. Some of these are hard to treat properties, requiring sustainable solutions to solve a range of problems whilst working towards their Net Zero targets.

James Clack, Sales Director of Victorian Sliders, makes the case for vertical sliding sash windows in housing association properties.