A breath of fresh air: Listers lead with Sheerline

Posted by Listers on 14/07/2022

Listers is one of the first trade fabricators to supply the full range of Sheerline products, including the Prestige Window and S1 Sheerline Lantern. Garnalex Sheerline is a modern aluminium window and door system designed from the ground up, painted and extruded in the UK, which promises to offer fabricators, installers and homeowners warm, slim…

Planned Window & Door Replacement for Housing Associations – Improving Asset Performance, Compliance and Value for Money

Posted by Listers on 02/07/2022

For housing associations and social housing providers across the UK, planned maintenance programmes are about far more than replacing ageing components. They are an opportunity to improve residents’ lives, future-proof housing stock, meet regulatory requirements and maximise long-term value from every investment. Whether delivered through planned investment programmes, cyclical maintenance, or wider refurbishment projects, window…

Biggest investment in workforce

Posted by Listers on 01/07/2022

Listers is giving every employee in the company a ‘Cost of Living Allowance’ of £1,000 over the next 12 months to help them cope with inflation and spiralling energy costs. The window and door manufacturer has also committed to pay the Real Living Wage as a minimum to new employees in its factory and offices….

Managing Budgets in a Challenging Environment

Posted by Listers on 30/06/2022

Spend well. Specify clearly. Keep programmes moving. Housing Associations are working in a tough environment. Budgets need to stretch further. Resident expectations are high. Compliance demands are tighter. Repair teams are under pressure. Planned work teams need to show that investment delivers value, not just short-term fixes. That makes the specification more important. For windows,…

Planned Maintenance vs Reactive Repairs: The Long-Term Benefits

Posted by Listers on 30/06/2022

Better control. Fewer surprises. Stronger asset performance. Reactive repairs will always be part of housing management. Windows get damaged. Doors fail. Locks wear. Seals break down. Residents report draughts, leaks, condensation, sticking doors, and security concerns. The issue is not whether reactive repairs exist. The issue is how much pressure they put on the rest…

The Role of Ventilation & AOVs in Building Safety

Posted by Listers on 30/06/2022

Clear air. Controlled smoke. Better planned maintenance. Ventilation and AOVs sit in different parts of the building safety plan, but both need careful planning. Good background ventilation helps homes manage moisture, comfort and indoor air quality day to day. AOVs support smoke ventilation where they form part of the fire safety design for common areas….

Awaab’s Law: What It Means for Housing Providers

Posted by Listers on 30/06/2022

Clearer timeframes. Wider hazards. More pressure on planned works. Housing Associations already know why Awaab’s Law matters. The next question is more practical: what does it mean for the products and assets that residents deal with every day? Windows and doors sit right in the middle of this. A failed window can lead to excess…

Safe, Warm & Healthy Homes

Posted by Listers on 30/06/2022

Building safety. Better ventilation. Lower heat loss. Clearer planned maintenance. Safe, warm, and healthy homes do not happen by accident. They come from good stock data, clear specifications, reliable products, and planned work that takes the whole home into account. For Housing Associations, that matters more as 2027 approaches. The next wave of changes affects…

Cost, Compliance & Long-Term Value

Posted by Listers on 30/06/2022

Maximise your investment. Protect your stock. Keep residents safe and satisfied. For Housing Associations, every replacement programme has to work harder than ever. Budgets are tight. Compliance duties are growing. Residents expect clear communication, safe homes, and work that is finished the first time properly. That makes cost control important. But the lowest unit price…