CONTENTS SUMMER 2026
News & Insights
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Features 16
Structural Elements: Roofing The role of roofing – post-Awaab’s Law
Stuart Nicholson at Marley looks at the role of roofing as the full implementation of Awaab’s Law comes into force.
23 25 28 33 Interiors: Bathrooms
New guidance for arthritis-friendly bathrooms & kitchens
Stuart Reynolds at AKW explains the types of adaptations suitable for kitchens and bathrooms, taken from a free guide created in conjunction with Arthritis UK and The Occupational Therapy Service.
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Meeting decarbonisation goals
Stewart Thompson at Intergas Heating discusses how hybrid heat pump solutions can support social housing providers in reducing carbon emissions while managing building fabric constraints.
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Hydronic underfloor heating
Chris Stammers at BEAMA’s Underfloor Heating (UFH) Group explains how hydronic (water-based) underfloor heating, paired with air-source heat pumps, delivers energy efficiency and why social landlords are ideally placed to make the most of it.
Safety & Security: Damp & Mould A breath of fresh air
Luke Brooks of Limelite discusses the shift driven by Awaab’s Law to focusing on breathable materials and building performance that offers long-term solutions to persistent damp and mould.
Housing Management & Maintenance Summer 2026 09 Products
Building Fabric.................................. 15 Structural Elements...................... 16 Interiors................................................... 21
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning............................. 24 Utilities & Services......................... 27 Safety & Security............................. 29
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Industry News ...................................04 Comment: We need to counter retrofit short-termism ....................06 Tackling Fuel Poverty with Smarter Housing Solutions – Round Table Review .......................09 Appointments & News ..................20
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