Housing Active takes a look at the latest projects in the UK involving the building, repair, refurbishment and maintenance of domestic and commerclal properties.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY: First Community Energy Saving Programme project to start on site gets underway
Work has started to improve the energy efficiency of a multi-storey block in Bristol, believed to be the first project to start on site under the UK Government’s Community Energy Saving Programme. CLICK HERE

VENTILATION: One Housing Group development features Titon’s HRV1 Q Plus MVHR units
Titon’s newly launched HRV1 Q Plus whole house ventilation units are being installed in a new development of affordable housing in East London.  The development of 55 flats was built by Bugler Developments. CLICK HERE

DECORATING: Vitrulan’s VPP200 creates the perfect picture for world-famous auctioneers Bonhams
A fleece wall lining made from compressed glass yarn has been used to help international art auctioneers Bonhams create a smart 21st Century finish inside its historic new salesroom. CLICK HERE

ZERO-CARBON HOUSING: Prototype green home unveiled
A zero-carbon home which could become a template for larger-scale production in the UK is to be unveiled in Kent. The four-bedroom property uses a medieval technique to provide energy-efficient living. CLICK HERE

BUILDING: Jehu starts work on world class Dojo
South Wales construction company Jehu Project Services is set to provide a world class sporting arena for medal hopefuls in the sport of judo. CLICK HERE

HOUSING: A best practice guide for web content management
The Renewable House is a unique housing project being built for launch at BRE ’s INSITE09 event , 1-4 June 2009. The house is based around using renewable materials to deliver an affordable house. CLICK HERE

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: A best practice guide for web content management
Web Content Management – a best practice guide for housing associations By Robert McCarthy, Managing Director, GOSS Interactive. CLICK HERE

HEATING: Plug into cheaper heating bills
Plymouth Argyle Football Club is using an innovative heating method to keep its players, fans and staff warm. The cleaner, greener, and cheaper solution of heating is used for both commercial and domestic properties. CLICK HERE

WEATHERBOARDS: Marley Eternit Cedral Weatherboard is just the wicket
An old village hall has been given a new lease of life thanks to timber-frame designers Suffolk Timber Construction and Marley Eternit’s fibre cement Cedral Weatherboard. CLICK HERE

HOSPITALS: Cembrit Helps Out At Princess Elizabeth Hospital
17,000m ² of Cempanel lining board from cladding specialist Cembrit has been used at an extensive development at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital in Guernsey. CLICK HERE

AFFORDABLE HOUSING: S333 architects find solution to affordable London living
S333 Architecture + Urbanism have recently completed Block 3, a new 32 unit housing scheme as part of the Tarling Regeneration Project in Shadwell, East London. CLICK HERE

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY: Luxury shopping is blown away by state-of-the-art fire protection
Customers at Europe’s biggest inner-city retail centre are being treated to five-star fire protection as well as luxurious designer shopping and first-class leisure facilities. CLICK HERE

HEATING SYSTEM : First installation of Sanyo’s new carbon dioxide-based heat pump system
The UK’s first installation of Sanyo’s ground-breaking new ECO carbon dioxide-based heat pump heating system is now up and running at distributor Oceanair Distribution’s Bristol facility. CLICK HERE