Posts Tagged ‘Housing’
Maintaining Social Housing: A Collaborative Approach for Upgrading Homes
Across the UK, a wave of much-needed improvements is sweeping through social housing. From council estates to housing association properties, these upgrades aim to modernise aging infrastructure, enhance energy efficiency, and provide safer, more comfortable living spaces for tenants. While these improvements are vital, social housing providers face several unique challenges in achieving them. Budgetary…
Read MorePartnering for Success on Walsall Housing Project
Scaffolding Case Study: Challenge: Warkton Roofing, a trusted contractor, was awarded a large-scale roofing project for the Longhurst Group, a housing association in Walsall. The project involved the complete replacement of roofs on approximately 260 terraced and semi-detached properties on the Beechdale Estate, adhering to current regulations and best practices for energy efficiency and resident…
Read MoreThe Role of Urban Densification in Addressing the UK Housing Crisis
The United Kingdom is facing a housing crisis. The population is growing, but the supply of housing is not keeping pace. This has led to a shortage of affordable housing, which has put a strain on many families and businesses. One potential solution to the housing crisis is urban densification. Densification is the process of…
Read MoreThe Build to Rent (BTR) Market in the UK
Build to Rent (BTR) is a rapidly growing sector in the UK property market. BTR schemes are purpose-built blocks of apartments or houses that are rented out to tenants, rather than being sold on the open market. There are a number of reasons for the growth of the BTR market. One reason is the increasing…
Read MoreWhat is the Future Homes Standard 2025?
25% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions come from heating and power for buildings. So, to address this, the Future Homes Standard (FHS) will become mandatory in 2025. New homes built from 2025 onwards will produce 75%-80% less carbon emissions than homes built under the current Building Regulations. New homes will be better insulated with…
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