LABM Weekly

Redefining sustainability in public sector construction Located in Aberdeen, Stoneywood Care Home is setting a new standard for sustainable public sector construction, using renewable energy technologies to help achieve net zero emissions. Learn more: bit.ly/3R99jB0

Major crises can severely impact even the most carefully planned procurement strategies 📉 David Taylor MCIPS, Senior Supply Chain Manager at Procure Plus, discusses the importance of shoring up the supply chain in times of crisis. Read more at: bit.ly/4d4V4pv

Ben Smith, Senior Channel Manager – Specification at @mirashowers, considers the Future Homes Standard and Decent Homes Standard: one specification, two compliance regimes — and how social landlords can brief their Boards now 🏡 ✅ Read more at: bit.ly/3R1aWAI

@AristonUK has supplied the Climate Innovation District in Leeds with the first of many air source heat pump water heaters for a range of new-build properties designed and built in line with key Passivhaus principles 🔥💧 Read more at: bit.ly/4fdEXqP

@RiversideUK has launched its five-year corporate strategy, setting out how the organisation will improve homes, strengthen customer service and provide sector-leading Care & Support services. Read more at: bit.ly/3R4Jd1Y #Riverside #Care #Support #Housing

Colin Macpherson, Divisional CEO of @EQUANS_UK, discusses how the organisation is leading the charge against fuel poverty and how households should be protected from the threats of rising energy bills and unhealthy living conditions 🔥🏠 bit.ly/4wncZ24

#BeOneHomes has secured £75m in funding to deliver over 300 new social homes in the North West, with the support of Anthony Collins 💰🏠 The funding will support a new phase of development activity and carry out improvements to existing properties. bit.ly/48VuTz3

Decarbonising the UK’s housing stock is one of the most urgent challenges facing the built environment today 🏠 Liz Lainé, Head of Strategy and External Affairs at @cotality_uk, looks at why granular data is the key to decarbonising social rented homes bit.ly/3Pwjcbu

Ian Williams secures RoSPA Order of Distinction for fourth consecutive year ⭐ Property services provider, Ian Williams has once again been recognised for its outstanding commitment to health and safety... Read more at bit.ly/3OLx7dy

Compliance-first approach leaves gaps in building performance ⚠️ "...key building systems, including lifts, are still being overlooked" Read more at bit.ly/4ndfno9

Affordable housing developer AJC Group, in partnership with housing association Aster Group, has marked the official completion of Orchard Gate, with a community celebration featuring local schoolchildren... 🍎🏡 Read more at bit.ly/4tW5xcF

Sanctuary and Pretium Frameworks have launched a new framework, which offers contracting authorities access to high quality consultancy services across the full asset and property management lifecycle. Read ore at bit.ly/4us1btE

Simon Berry FCIOB MIFireE, Technical Standards & Specification Manager for Anchor Housing, discusses why rooftop renewables are no longer just an engineering issue, but a governance one. 🤝 Read more at bit.ly/4th2hHT

Mears Group has successfully completed planned and retrofit works for Wandle Housing Association ✅ Read more at bit.ly/4nkN9YG

HousingAI, a new AI-powered knowledge platform built specifically for the social housing sector in England, has officially launched... 🏡 Read more at bit.ly/4duueHm

NRH publishes new report to strengthen place-based retrofit “If retrofit is going to deliver long-term value, it needs to reflect the realities of different places...." - Rachael Owens, Co-Director at the National Retrofit Hub Read more at bit.ly/3R7oiLG

Public sector procurement leaders YPO and Pagabo have formed a 10-year strategic delivery partnership that will see resources, reputation and expertise combined to establish a new benchmark for construction procurement. 🛠️ Read more at bit.ly/4u1Xqve

Sponsored: Housing providers ‘not fully prepared’ for Awaab’s Law More than half of social housing providers do not feel fully prepared for the introduction of Awaab’s Law, according to a new white paper from @ShelforceUK . Read more: bit.ly/4u0eBxg

Futurebuild 2026, which runs from the 12-14th May at Excel London, is bringing together an impressive cohort of Innovation Partners to showcase the technologies, materials and solutions shaping a more resilient built and natural environment🍃 Read more at bit.ly/4cLnu6s

Simplifying door entry across large housing estates 🔑 Comelit-PAC has launched GDX Next, the next generation of its established GDX door entry platform... Read more at bit.ly/4sWuZ0x