BUILDING PRODUCT & PROJECT NEWS
Domus Ventilation returns to Specifi building services roadshowsin 2020
For the second consecutive year, Domus Ventilation – part of the Polypipe group – will be exhibiting at the Specifi Building Services roadshows throughout the year. The first two events …
Vent-Axia’s Cooker Hood with MVHR Provides Fresh Air for Residents at Clippers Quay
Vent-Axia has supplied ventilation to the impressive Clippers Quay in Salford. Vent-Axia ventilation systems were specified to provide good indoor air quality (IAQ) for all 614 apartments. The largest build …
Social Value: UKGBC showcases innovations in community engagement
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today released, ‘Delivering Social Value: Community Engagement Hacked’. The report features a series of innovations, both existing and conceptual, across three areas: Engaging People: How can …
Mitsubishi Electric delivers the sweet smell of success to Lush Ltd
Ethical cosmetics retailer Lush is now able to deliver energy efficient air conditioning to employees at its new office space in Poole thanks to the installation of Mitsubishi Electric’s City …
Should you have a walkway on your roof?
Ensuring the safety of those who work at height on buildings should be a priority for both site managers and designers. Under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, foreseeable …
Taking a leaf out of nature’s book
Figurative knots and distinctive woodgrain configurations are both authentic and much loved wood characteristics, that are admired and sought after by specifiers everywhere. This desire for irregularity and a closer …
The dangers of asbestos roof repairs
During the 20th century, asbestos was seen as a miracle material, used across the construction industry for various projects. Prior to it being deemed a serious health hazard due to …
Sound advice for improving student wellbeing
The case for designing and building schools in a way that contributes to positive student wellbeing grows ever stronger as new research comes to light. But did you know that …
The Pool House: Stunning Wood Cladding by The Main Company
The most recent residential project, The Pool House, showcases The Main Company at its very best. This previously converted barn has had a complete regeneration and interior redesign to create …
PRP + Hamiltons Architects get the go ahead for new luxury hotel in Knightsbridge
London – The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has granted planning permission for a 120-bedroom hotel on Pavilion Road in Knightsbridge, London, which will be designed by PRP + …
Vent-Axia Announced as Six-Times Finalist at H&V News Awards!
Market-leading ventilation expert Vent-Axia has shown its design leadership in tackling the problems of poor indoor air quality (IAQ) in the home with three products being shortlisted in two categories …
Bell Plumbing Supplies signs exclusive UK distribution deal with Unico Systems
Bell Plumbing Supplies has been chosen as the exclusive UK distributor and training provider for US-based Unico Systems. The Missouri manufacturer of small duct heating, cooling and ventilation systems is …
Trending: 2020 windows and doors
The fenestration industry was overwhelmed with the desire for coloured, smart, composite windows and doors in 2019. While these are expected to still be of importance for many homeowners in …
Painting made easy with innovative new interior door
The practice of painting doors on site has been getting harder over the last few years. A lack of skilled resource to carry out such finishing work is one factor, …
VitrA launches WC Smart Panel Flush Plate
The VitrA Smart Panel flush plate uses the latest digital sensor technology to create the most hygienic and efficient WC flush available. As the digital home evolves, VitrA has combined …
Vent-Axia Welcomes ‘Indoor Air Quality at Home’ Guidance from NICE
Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has welcomed the publication of guidance on ‘Indoor Air Quality at Home’ from the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Following on from …
Bushboard return to KBB for 2020
Stand G95 Bushboard exhibit at KBB, Birmingham. Bushboard the UK’s leading producer of laminate worksurfaces and waterproof bathroom panels is exhibiting at the KBB Birmingham 1st – 4th March 2020. …
Trend is the perfect fit for L.L.Bean
Controlling energy use and maintaining comfort conditions across a multi-site organisation relies upon a building energy management system (BEMS) that can produce accurate information in real time. It’s why leading …
Architect holds the code to the future of residential design projects
Design Haus Architecture, based in Nottingham UK, is pioneering the use of virtual reality (VR) technology borrowed from the gaming industry to transform the architectural design process and allow clients …
UKGBC announces 2020 Future Leaders
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today announced the 2020 cohort of its prestigious Future Leaders programme. Now in its seventh year, the 5-month programme brings together high-potential professionals …
Safety comes first
Construction work is dangerous, particularly for workers on site. However, the same thought must be taken for those using the building once it is complete. From electrical and gas provision, …
National Ventilation Launches Handy ‘Know How’ App
Leading UK-based ventilation manufacturer and supplier, National Ventilation, has launched its ‘Know How’ app which is set to help electricians and wholesalers easily find the products they need at the …
JAVAC’s Unique Spark Proof and Dual Voltage Refrigerant Recovery Unit Reaches Final at the National ACR & Heat Pump Awards
JAVAC, the number one HVAC tool supplier in the UK, is delighted to announce that it has been named as a finalist in the prestigious National ACR & Heat Pump …
VitrA Dedicates New Brochure to Brassware, Accessories and Showers
VitrA Bathrooms has one of the largest collections of brassware and complementary accessories on the market, catering for every style and need. With designs that range from the pared down …
Explore the authentic feel of Open grain
Inspiration for Professionals from Vicaima Introducing Deep Textured finish from the Vicaima range of quality interior doors. A place where innovation comes naturally and choice provides a world of possibilities. New …
Optimising garage aesthetics and space with side sliding façade doors
Side opening garage doors from Rundum Meir that become a continuous part of a seamless façade and open elegantly by sliding into the adjacent wall when opening offer a wealth …
Wilson James wins CSR Initiative of the Year at 2019 SFEX Awards
Wilson James, a leading provider of security, logistics and aviation services, was delighted to take home the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiative of the Year award at the 2019 Security …
Domus Ventilation Leads HVAC Industry With Early ISO 45001 Certification
Following on from its recent awarding of a full suite of quality, environmental, management and health & safety systems certification, courtesy of the BSI, Domus Ventilation is pleased to announce the addition of ISO 45001 Occupational Health and …
New Aico Product Selector Arrives
Aico, the UK market leader in residential Fire and Carbon Monoxide protection, has launched Issue 10 of its highly popular Product Selector. The new version features the same ring bound …
Uponor delivers piping for Scunthorpe social housing project
Originally built in the 1960’s, Market Hill housing estate in Scunthorpe is made up of ten maisonette blocks, each home to eight flats, and three high rises with 76 flats …
Ultra Quiet Ecodan awarded Renewable Energy Technology of the Year
Mitsubishi Electric’s Ultra Quiet Ecodan air source heat pump rangehas been presented with the Renewable Energy Technology of the Year award at the Energy Awards 2019, which recognises and rewards …
Trend’s IQ®VISION is put centre stage at ExCeL London
As one of the capital’s most prestigious events venues, monitoring and managing energy use and comfort conditions at ExCeL London is vital, which is why it chose to install Trend’s …
Elevating door aesthetics for car lift garages
Car lifts and vehicle stackers can provide the perfect solution for multi-vehicle households where parking space is at a premium, or where greater security is sought for premium marques, but …
Making Christmas markets a runaway success
As the British appetite for Christmas markets continues to grow and they increasingly become a fixture in the annual festivities for towns and cities right across the UK, there has …
Breathing Buildings Provides Top-Class Low-Energy Ventilation Solution to RIBA Award-Winning School
Breathing Buildings, the UK’s leading provider of natural and hybrid ventilation systems, has designed and delivered a low-energy ventilation system to a RIBA award-winning school in Southwark, London. The £8m …
Soundblocker delivers privacy solution for partitioned offices
Soundproofing for suspended ceilings The Soundblocker range of acoustic insulation panels provides an effective solution for architects, interior designers and building owners seeking to optimise the use of partitioned working spaces, such …
Reynaers launches brand new RIBA-accredited CPD for architects
Reynaers, the leading supplier of aluminium windows and doors, is delighted to offer a brand-new RIBA-accredited CPD course aimed at architects and other construction industry professionals. The course, entitled: “Accessible …
Multiply by Waugh Thistleton Architects wins Wood Award
Waugh Thistleton Architects, in collaboration with the American Hardwood Export Council and ARUP, has won the Small Project Category at the annual Wood Awards for its design of MultiPly. The …
Fresh ideas for Interior Doors in 2020
As a new decade commences, professionals everywhere are seeking fresh inspiration for interiors, whether for commercial spaces or residential living. This desire for innovative performance and trend-setting designs is most …
Structural Awards 2019 showcase supreme global engineering feats
The Institution of Structural Engineers have announced the winners of The Structural Awards 2019 during a glittering black-tie evening at The Brewery, London. The winners were chosen from a shortlist …