‘Housing Stock’

A Buildingtalk guide

Start with the news release Basement solution to shoe-box homes from Concrete Centre, which we summarised at the time by saying "Guy Thompson, head of architecture and sustainability at The Concrete Centre, believes the provision of basements would help counter RIBA criticism of 'shameful shoe-box homes'.". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release JELD-WEN windows specified for energy efficiency from JELD-WEN: "JELD-WEN new DreamVu windows specified for 'Retrofit for the Future' HeatPod project in Penzance.".

In September 2011, we covered the news from Maccaferri - take a look at Maccaferri reinforced soil solution which says: "Maccaferri complex reinforced soil structure spans drainage culvert as part of the Inverness Parks Farm distributor road project.".

Take a look also at the news release from BRE, Rethink refurbishment at INSITE11 at BRE Watford, as well as BRE and British Gas partner on SmartHomes from BRE, and RigiSystems sole distribution deal with Alubond. from RigiSystems.

Latest stories...

PEFC and MTC share the knowledge at Timber Expo (September 2011)

PEFC is partnering with Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) to discuss the supply of tropical timber and explaining why Malaysian timber increasingly popular in the UK market.

Secret fixing method for cladding (September 2011)

SikaTack panel adhesive specified to provide a seamless finish free from the visible clutter of mechanical fixings.

Construction industry returns to growth. (September 2011)

New Glenigan data shows that the construction industry has seen a 6 percent year on year increase in the underlying value of projects starting on site.

Custom lifts for Currys/PC World Megastores (September 2011)

Stannah supplied custom Maxilifts to access mezzanine retail levels at Currys/PC World Megastores.

Statutory requirement to fit CO alarms (September 2011)

Gas Safe's John Stones, inventor of the Detectagas, says making these vital sensor checks a statutory requirement will save lives.

Olde Wealden Multi brick from Wienerberger (September 2011)

Olde Wealden Multi is the latest brick in the handformatic Desimpel brick range from Wienerberger.

Discpan range from Panelcraft Access Panels (September 2011)

Discpan range provides access to building services concealed in the ceiling void.

Juliet balconies make the most of lakeside views (September 2011)

Clear glass Juliet balconies from Balcony Systems specified for The Retreat, Auchlochan Retirement Village in South Lanarkshire for Castleoak, a leading care sector developer.

Housing stock gets colourful upgrade from Dulux

Dulux Trade has helped Moseley and District Churches Housing Association (MDCHA) to revamp its period housing stock as part of an ongoing contract.
Upgrading existing housing stock in the UK

ABC+D looks at a renovation scheme in the North West to upgrade existing homes to meet the Code for Sustainable Homes and revised building regulations.