Dec /Jan
CONTENTS 21
Features 24
27 29 31 34 Building Fabric: Doors & Windows Opening the door to complete compliance
Marcus Parnham from Profab Access, discusses the importance of bi- directional testing as one of the main considerations that social landlords should address when updating riser doors to ensure compliance with the latest building regulations
Heating, Ventilation & Services: Affordable Warmth Pump up the heat
One area with huge potential for decarbonisation is heating and hot water. While this issue must be tackled in all buildings, there is a huge opportunity for housing associations specifically to take steps to decarbonise as Achilleas Georgiou from Mitsubishi explains
Heating, Ventilation & Services: Mould Damp Proofing Facing up to mould & damp
Wendy Thomas at Nuaire discusses the changes to regulations that social housing providers need to be aware of when addressing mould and damp and looks at different retrofit solutions available for compliance
Safety & Security: Fire Doors The need for closure
Rob Adams from Arrone, shares best practice guidance for making sure door closers within student halls of residence comply with the latest safety standards
Safety & Security: Smoke & Fire Protection Key requirements for wayfinding
Danny Adamson from Stocksigns Ltd discusses some of the new regulations regarding wayfinding signage following the Grenfell Tower tragedy, and the implementation of The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
24 Products Building Fabric.................................. 23
Groundworks Drainage..................................................... 25
Heating, Ventilation & Services Mould & Damp Proofing....................... 26 Affordable Warmth ................................. 27
Interiors Tiling ............................................................ 30 Floors & Floor Coverings....................... 32 Walls ............................................................. 32
Safety & Security Fire Doors................................................... 31 Smoke & Fire Protection........................ 32
Structural Components Structural Timber..................................... 32
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HOUSING MANAGEMENT & MAINTENANCE
Industry News........................................... 04 Appointments & News .......................... 22
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