Baxi strengthens support with key appointment

Baxi has strengthened its support for housebuilders, developers and social housing providers in the journey to net zero with the appointment of Lee Caulfield as its Head of Sales for Residential Specification. Bringing a wealth of experience from previous role as Sales Director at Titon Hardware and 15 years working in the residential new build […]

Partnership improves energy efficiency and social housing

SHAL Housing has turned to technology to improve the efficiency of heating systems and comfort for residents across its portfolio as a part of its smart home scheme. Driven by a partnership with City Plumbing, together with technology providers, Vericon Systems and ADEY, the scheme has already identified improvements that could be made in 83% […]

Double award win for Aico

Aico received the award for Customer Service Excellence on 14 June from the ASCP Safety and Compliance Awards. In addition to this achievement, Aico was honoured with the Fire Safety Manufacturer of the Year award at the Fire and Security Matters Awards on 15 June. The ASCP Safety and Compliance Awards recognise the achievements of […]

Baxi to support housing providers with decarbonisation guidance

At InstallerSHOW 2023 this month, Baxi is making industry experts available to housebuilders, developers and social housing providers who want to learn about technological innovations and the future of low-carbon heating. With government targets mandating that housing providers begin the process of decarbonising heat in their buildings, understanding the available opportunities and processes will make […]

Welsh social housing developments fitted with PassivHaus ventilation systems

Two new social housing developments in Mid Wales are set to benefit from energy efficient, PassivHaus-compliant MVHR systems supplied by EnviroVent. Croft Court is a new complex consisting of 17 energy efficient apartments, while William Ainge Court is an existing residential block which is being extended to offer a further 16 dwellings. Both of the […]

New Baxi guide provides social housing framework

Social housing providers are being advised to start planning a phased approach to heat decarbonisation across their building stock, in a new guide from leading heating and hot water solutions provider Baxi. Decarbonisation and Affordability of Heat – a phased approach is a free downloadable guide that aims to provide social housing providers with a framework […]

Innovation Week Awards 2022 winner announced

7 – 11 November saw the return of Inside Housing’s Innovation Week, with Raven Housing Trust announced as the Innovation Week Award winner for its use of digital systems to improve asset management and resident communication. Sponsored by Aico, the virtual conference was designed to celebrate innovation within the social housing sector, bringing together housing […]

Consultation launched on electrical safety standards in social housing

A 12-week consultation has been launched by the Department of Levelling Up Housing and Communities, seeking comments on three proposals to enhance electrical safety for residents in social housing in England and bring greater parity between the rented sectors following the introduction of Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector England Regulations in 2020. […]

Aico host the Community Awards 2022

Aico has recently hosted the Community Awards at the International Convention Centre, Birmingham. The ceremony was designed to recognise excellence within social housing and the local community, with 11 curated categories to provide entrants with an opportunity to showcase their inspirational projects and innovations. Aico also utilised the event to raise funds for the Electrical […]

Mind the gap

Commenting on the Building Safety Bill, Lesley Rudd, Chief Executive of consumer protection charity, Electrical Safety First, says: “We are delighted the Bill takes us a step closer to addressing the ‘safety gap’ around electrical safety in high rises – by including a requirement for the Government to complete a cost-benefit analysis for introducing regular […]