CONTENTS AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2025 News & Insights 06
Features 15
21 25 28 31 34 Fire Door Safety Week
FIRE DOOR SAFETY WEEK: UNDERSTANDING CHANGE & PREVENTING RISK
Now in its 12th year, Fire Door Safety Week shines a spotlight on safety and awareness. Helen Hewitt of the British Woodworking Federation outlines this year’s key themes.
Interiors: Coatings & Paints CREATING SAFER HOMES
Social landlords will need to adhere to a new set of regulations to ensure building occupants remain as safe as possible in their homes. Dulux Trade explains more about the legislation and how landlords can comply.
Interiors: Bathrooms MAKING THE RIGHT SPLASH
With the desire to develop sustainable solutions increasing, managing water usage has become more important than ever. Sophie Weston of Twyfords takes a look at some water-saving solutions.
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning: Affordable Warmth AFFORDABLE WARMTH THAT WORKS
Richard Brown of Electrorad UK explores the advantages of High Heat Retention storage heaters and the benefits they offer both landlords and tenants.
Tenant & Resident Engagement: Fire & CO Safety GUIDE TO FIRE & CO PROTECTION
Jennifer Bickford at Aico highlights the critical importance of proper installation and regular maintenance of life saving alarms, emphasising their role in protecting lives and ensuring long term safety in properties.
Structural Elements: Flooring DEALING WITH DAMP
Stephen Boulton at F. Ball & Co. Ltd. provides crucial advice to guard against the problems caused by excess subfloor moisture when installing floor coverings.
Housing Management & Maintenance August/September 2025
Structural Elements Flooring....................................................... 34
Safety & Security............................. 35
Building Fabric Balconies & Walkways............................ 18
Groundworks Sewage Treatment .................................. 19
Interiors Acoustic Wall Panels............................... 20 Floors & Floor Coverings....................... 20 Coatings & Paints..................................... 20 Bathrooms.................................................. 22
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Radiators..................................................... 26 Affordable Warmth ................................. 28
Tenant & Residential Engagement Fire & CO Safety........................................ 30
Products 11
Industry News ...................................04 Comment: Who Pays for Building Safety? ...............................06 Managing the Golden Thread of Information to Ensure Long-Term Safety Round Table Review ..........11 Appointments & News ..................16
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