CONTENTS News & Insights


JUNE/JULY 2025


Industry News ...................................04 Project Report: A former prison site in Portsmouth has found a new purpose ....................................12


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Features 20


23 27 31 33 Decarbonisation SOCIAL HOUSING: THE UK’S UNSUNG HERO


FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND GREEN HEATING With the Warm Homes Social Housing Fund allocations confirmed, Kensa’s, Dr Stuart Gadsden, looks back at the commendable progress social housing has made in decarbonising properties, what lessons there are for private housing and why policy certainty is key for maintaining momentum.


Insulation


THE GREAT RETROFIT CHALLENGE Retrofitting the UK’s ageing homes is urgent. Simon Storer of the Insulation


Manufacturers Association highlights both challenges and opportunities in meeting evolving safety, sustainability, and efficiency standards through effective insulation solutions.


Safety & Security


BEYOND COMPLIANCE Following Grenfell, fire safety leads to facade design. Sandra Rubiano of AESG stresses


that recladding is also a chance to improve building safety, sustainability, and overall liveability beyond compliance.


Tackling Damp, Mould & Condensation DEFYING DAMP: SOLVING SOCIAL HOUSING’S


MOULD PROBLEM From October 2025, social landlords must fix serious damp and mould risks quickly. Luke Brooks of Tarmac highlights lime plaster systems as a people-first, effective alternative to costly or ineffective fixes.


Technology: Housing Software TECHNOLOGY’S CRITICAL ROLE IN TACKLING


HOUSING REPAIRS As housing repairs surge and insourcing rises, Dave Carr of Propeller, explains why embracing technology is essential for social landlords and their contractors.


Housing Management & Maintenance June/July 2025 Products Decarbonisation...........................20


Heating, Ventilation & Services Radiators..................................................... 22


Insulation.............................................. 23 Road to Net Zero............................ 25


Safety & Security Smoke & Fire Protection........................ 25 Fire Protection .......................................... 26


Interiors Bathrooms.................................................. 28 Floors & Floor Coverings....................... 30


Tackling Damp, Mould & Condensation.............................. 30


Technology Housing Software.................................... 33


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