Feb/ Mar
29 In this issue of
The importance of healthy homes Housing, Management & Maintenance’s research unveils a number of barriers to
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improving the country’s housing stock, while highlighting the life-saving impacts of not doing so.
Building Fabric: Cladding
Lessons still being learned from Grenfell With the Grenfell Tower Inquiry resuming, Paul Richards of Aquarian Cladding
Systems discusses the continuing impact of the disaster, and how the cladding industry must adapt.
Heating, Ventilation & Services: Boiler & Gas Safety
Ensuring safe and effi cient heating The pressure to decarbonise existing homes continues to grow, as does the need
to end fuel poverty. Anthony Watton of Baxi Heating explores how social housing providers can implement heating solutions that prioritise both effi ciency and safety for occupants.
Heating, Ventilation & Services: Radiators
Manage heating the easy way Nicola Martin at RadiWarm explains the simplicity and effi ciency of electric pipeless
radiators. Groundworks: Drainage, Plumbing & Water Management
The changing climate of water conservation Steve Leigh of Groundbreaker Systems explains why our growing population and
increased demand will result in critical water situations more regularly, especially in the driest parts of the country.
Landscaping & External Works: Paving
Paving the way for nature Chris Hodson of Interpave discusses why concrete block permeable paving (CBPP)
is a key sustainable drainage system (SuDS) technique. Industry Viewfi nder
HOUSING MANAGEMENT & MAINTENANCE
Products Industry News ........................................... 04
Futurebuild Show Preview ................... 27 Appointments & News .......................... 39
Building Fabric Balconies & Walkways ............................ 40 Cladding ..................................................... 41 Curtain Walling ......................................... 40 Door & Window Hardware ................... 42
Drainage, Plumbing & Water Management ..................................... 44
Heating, Ventilation & Services Boiler & Gas Safety .................................. 47 Heat Pumps ............................................... 48 Radiators ..................................................... 49
Interiors Lighting & Electrical ................................ 52 Wall Panels ................................................. 50
Groundworks Drainage, Plumbing & Water Management ................................ 51
Structural Elements Floors ........................................................... 52
Landscaping & External Works Paving .......................................................... 53
Safety & Security Smoke & Fire Protection........................ 55
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