Browsing: Communal Facilities

You are not only responsible for arranging maintenance and cleaning, but also for setting the tone for respectful use of communal areas.

An effective and proactive RMC is more than just a legal structure. It is the link between residents, managing agents, contractors and the freeholder.

Fire safety in residential buildings has undergone a significant transformation with the release of BS 9991:2024.

Health and safety compliance is vital for the comfort and safety of residents, but also for the legal protection of directors and officers

The lift industry, like many other sectors, faces its own unique set of challenges when it comes to the mental well-being of its workforce.

This month’s edition of Flat Living Magazine focuses on software and technology, and we at ARDENT have been asked to consider what this means within the lift industry.

Managing a block of flats as a Residents’ Management Company, Right to Manage Company, or Residents’ Association is not without challenges.

Communal areas like stairwells, hallways and car parks are often overlooked – yet these spaces are significant contributors to energy costs.

How energy efficiency can be improved in listed buildings respectfully and in full compliance with the rules and regulations in place.

Ardent Lift Consultancy revisit classic designs of lift through the ages, as many of the designs can still be seen in our major cities today.