Our offices will be shut from close of business on Tuesday 23rd December 2025 until Monday 5th January 2026. Between these dates only credit card payments for ReFH 2 and WINFAP 5 will be dispatched, all other orders will go out in the new year. We will be providing limited software support on Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd December and the last posting date for LowFlows 2 dongles will be Thursday 18th December until Monday 5th January.
**Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year** :christmas_tree:
News
Jacobs and WHS Launch Strategic Relationship
We’re really pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with Jacobs for enhanced integration between Flood Modeller, ReFH2 and WINFAP.
As part of this collaboration, Jacobs will become the exclusive reseller of a new variant of WHS’ WINFAP and ReFH2 solutions with network and cloud-based licensing options.
Flood Preparedness: Not All Homes Flood Equally
Flooding affects 6.9 million UK homes—but not equally. Socio-economically disadvantaged communities often lack awareness, resources, and support to prepare or recover.
Key improvements needed include clearer local messaging, targeted funding, simplified grants, and better protections for renters and social housing.
TAN 15: Nine Months On
The March 2025 update to TAN 15 introduced major changes to flood-risk planning in Wales, including the new Flood Map for Planning, flexible justification tests, and added categories like Defended Zones and Water Compatible developments.
While these updates offer greater flexibility, some ambiguities remain—clarification is expected in an FAQ from the Welsh Government soon.