Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Affordable Homes",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Buildingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release EcoTherm flies flag at award winning development from
EcoTherm, which we summarised at the time by saying "EcoTherm insulation roofboard and PVC Membrane from Flag UK are part of an innovative housing scheme selected as a finalist in the prestigious Design for Manufacture Competition (DFM)".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release EC Harris expansion of residential-affordable team from
EC Harris: "Leading international consultancy EC Harris has made a series of senior appointments to its residential - affordable team".
In December 2007, we covered the news from LHA-ASRA Group
- take a look at 'Eco-homes of the future' to land at Kettering
which says: "Local housing association has unveiled plans for some of the most environmentally friendly homes in the region".
Take a look also at the news release from Eurocell Profiles, Ford Windows using the Eurocell Eurologik system,
as well as AICO fire safety protects vulnerable tenants from Aico,
and New affordable green homes in Hereford from Spectrum Development Partnership.
See also:
Housing association benefits from Honeywell
(October 2007)
Dane Housing Group of Congleton, Cheshire, is reaping the benefits of a partnership with Honeywell to source all water and heating controls for its 4,000 properties
EC Harris welcomes green light for Bexley First
(October 2007)
EC Harris advises Bexley Council on a major property, change management and regeneration programme
Kingspan Kooltherm for affordable homes
(October 2007)
Kingspan Kooltherm K18 insulated dry-lining board has been used in the refurbishment of four towers which have become affordable homes for first time buyers
Metsec key role in affordable homes development
(August 2007)
Lattice Joists Division has produced and supplied tapered roof trusses for a four-storey apartment block at a showcase Park Central project
First Habitat 'green' home project in Canada
(August 2007)
Habitat for Humanity Toronto volunteers help build ten Energy Star qualified homes for families in need
LHA-ASRA Housing Coproration Partnership status
(August 2007)
LHA-ASRA has been re-awarded partnership status by the Housing Corporation, meaning that it is eligible to bid for cash to build new homes in the East Midlands and South East
Defeating cold, damp, condensation and drug abuse
(August 2007)
Insulated renders, used to thermally upgrade run-down blocks of flats, are playing major role in defeating drug and anti-social behaviour, as well as curing cold, damp and condensation problems
Regeneration of Warsop Vale
(August 2007)
Ten new homes which are being sold by housing and regeneration group LHA-ASRA, form part of the regeneration of Warsop Vale, spearheaded by Meden Valley Making Places
3 million new homes to be built by 2020
(July 2007)
Buildingtalk takes a look at the potential risks and benefits in new government proposals for a massive house building programme aiming to build 3 million new homes by 2020
Who will clean up brownfield building sites?
(July 2007)
Aon, UK's leading risk consultant and insurance broker, calls for clarity over who is liable for clean up costs and risks from contamination on brownfield sites
Earths heat helps residents make massive savings
(July 2007)
Places for People installs ground source heat pumps at an affordable development in Cambridge
Zinc guttering - lighter and longer lasting
(July 2007)
VM Zinc (Umicore) examine the use of zinc as a material for rainwater goods
Regeneration transformation in London's East End
(June 2007)
Extensive refurbishment programme to improve ageing flats on the Tarling Estate in London's Tower Hamlets has benefited from innovative, premium facade systems developed by Alumasc
Shackerley wins industry award for Sureclad
(May 2007)
Shackerleynhas received an industry award for supplying Sureclad ceramic granite ventilated rainscreen cladding systems for Paragon
ISG Jackson hands over Enfield ExtraCare facility
(March 2007)
ISG Jackson successfully complete GBP5.6 million project to construct Skinners Court, a purpose-built ExtraCare housing facility in Enfield, North London, for the Skinners' Company
Soaring energy bills bring fuel poverty
(March 2007)
Over 1.7M new households have been plunged into fuel poverty in the last two years, a major new report has revealed
Places for People and Cofton joint venture
(March 2007)
'Making Places' is a unique partnership which aims to set new standards in developing and delivering sustainable communities
Burnley Wood scheme means independence
(February 2007)
Burnley Wood is a new modern housing scheme designed to help older people live independently in their local community
Lovell chooses Celuform
(February 2007)
Lovell, the UK's largest affordable homes builder choose cellular plastic fascia, soffits and bargeboards from Celuform
ISG Jackson sustainable social housing scheme
(February 2007)
ISG Jackson Special Projects is continuing partnership with Orbit Group with the commencement a social housing scheme in North Walsham, Norfolk
Strategic Team Group contract with Home Housing
(January 2007)
Strategic Team Group, one of the UK's fastest growing suppliers of building and property solutions, awarded contract with Home Housing
Places for People install solar panels
(January 2007)
UK's largest housing group Places for People to install solar panels in 250 affordable homes
Sheffield regeneration scheme praised by local MP
(December 2006)
Places for People is piloting an innovative and affordable solar panel heating system that provides hot water to households and helps slash soaring energy bills
Spanish City and seafront plans submitted
(November 2006)
Plans for the regeneration of the Spanish City and seafront at Whitley Bay have been submitted to North Tyneside Council's planning department
Green light for coalfields housing regeneration
(October 2006)
Meden Valley Making Places has been given the green light to start redevelopment work in four areas of derelict and rundown housing
EC Harris picks up major NCA commission
(September 2006)
EC Harris wins National Change Agent commission to provide consultancy services for an award-winning affordable housing consortium in the South West
Cinema scheme a 'must see'
(September 2006)
ASRA Greater London Housing Association has been told by Lewisham Borough Council it can commence building mixed tenure scheme on what was the old Electric Cinema site
Sovereign hits the roof with Glidevale
(August 2006)
Sovereign Housing Association is at the forefront of Government commitment to bring all housing up to standard so each home will include Glidevale G5 tile ventilators
News on the New affordable homes from LHA-ASRA Group
(August 2006)
Disused car showroom in Leyton, east London, acquired by ASRA Greater London Housing Association in May last year, has made way for a development of new affordable homes for local people
High profile partnering framework deals
(August 2006)
Jackson Construction secures two high profile partnering framework deals with key providers, Housing 21 and Swan Housing Group
News on the Building affordable homes from Pearce Group
(July 2006)
Pearce Group has won a four year framework with the Sovereign Development Consortium, joining a panel of four contractors who will build up to 500 affordable homes per year over the next four years
Fire resistant Weatherboard from Marley Eternit
(June 2006)
Marley Eternit Weatherboard helps push construction boundaries
Affordable homes boost
(June 2006)
William Sutton Housing Association has been chosen to help meet the need for affordable homes in Bracknell
NHIC housing renovation firmly in the spotlight
(April 2006)
The National Home Improvement Council says the latest housing projections plus the Budget firmly places more intense action on housing renovation at the top of the political agenda