EnviroVent praises NICE guidance on indoor air quality
EnviroVent has praised the NICE (National Institute of Health & Care Excellence) draft guidance on reducing indoor air pollution
Drainage system avoids temporary accommodation
Polypipe Building Services has saved dozens of people in West Yorkshire from being moved into temporary accommodation following a major social housing refurbishment
Boris “has once in generation chance to transform buildings”
A new government team led by Boris Johnson “has an unprecedented opportunity to dramatically shift policy on the built environment”, BESA stated today
London homes put at risk of central heating fires
Some 336,000 households in London at risk from potentially dangerous boilers, as London Fire Brigade attends a central heating related fire almost every week
Triton surveys nation of shower multitaskers
Latest research from Triton Showers has revealed that the UK is a nation of shower multitaskers
Plumbers too busy for time off
A Glow-worm survey reveals nearly a third of gas engineers and plumbers’ workloads prevent them from taking time off
Industry urged to act against legionnaires disease
Legionella is continuing to pose a prevalent risk to public health in England and Wales
Challenges for rural landlords
Changes to energy efficiency standards for rented homes could disproportionally affect rural landlords
Research shows basic repair skills gap
Young Brits haven’t been taught basic home repair skills, according to new research
Style over safety: Brits prioritise redecorating over safety
New research by Gas Safe Register has found that the general safety of the home, including the condition of the boiler and appliances, falls low on the list of priorities for most homebuyers