BUILDING PRODUCT & PROJECT NEWS
Paving the way for greener construction
In the face of escalating environmental concerns, the construction industry is profoundly transforming towards greener construction and more sustainable practices. Innovative technologies and materials are paving the way for a …
Manrose Reaches Final in H&V News Awards
Manrose is delighted to announce it is a finalist in the H&V News Awards within the Net Zero Impact Category. A leading UK-based ventilation manufacturer, the company has made the …
Liverpool children’s charity wins British Safety Council funding to support its staff wellbeing
A Liverpool-based children’s charity, Team Oasis, has become the second small organisation to be awarded funding from British Safety Council to improve and support the wellbeing of its workforce. Funding …
Homeowner demand driving increase in renewable heating sources
Last month, it was reported that there has been a record number of renewable energy installations in the first six months of 2023 and heat pumps reached a peak number of 3,000 household installations …
Breathing Buildings Employees Take a Hike to Raise Money for Young Lives vs Cancer
Two employees from Breathing Buildings walked Peddars Way to raise vital funds for the charity Young Lives vs Cancer. Together, James Lupson, Factory Supervisor, and Mark Thomas, Purchasing Assistant, walked …
Vent-Axia Shares Ways to Help Take Care of Your Lungs This Autumn
As we enter Autumn and condensation and mould season, leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is sharing ways to help take care of your lungs and protect your household from indoor …
More sense ventilation with Nuaire’s iSense-Plus dMEV fan
The new iSense-Plus from Nuaire, part of the Genuit group, is a decentralised mechanical extract ventilation (dMEV) fan designed to provide Building Regulations compliant continuous background extract ventilation for new …
New commercial heat pump resources from Ideal Heating include CIBSE accredited CPD
Ideal Heating – Commercial Products has released a range of new resources to assist people and organisations in their quest to transition to low carbon heat pumps. These include the …
The Plant Room of the Future
By Chris Caton, Product Director – Commercial, Hamworthy Heating “The only certainty is that nothing is certain”; so wrote Roman author Pliny the Elder some 2,000 years ago. How apt …
Seminar focuses on net zero opportunities and challenges of low carbon commercial retrofit
Over 150 consultants attended a special seminar looking at the net zero challenge in commercial retrofit, as Mitsubishi Electric hosted the latest in an 18-month-long campaign of seminars and events …
Smart water technology for West London Canalside living
Water is at the heart of the canalside Chelsea Creek development in London, but to ensure a safe and reliable supply of water to 147 individual apartments, an innovative water …
Creating bespoke shower solutions
The increase in the number of showers in UK homes, coupled with the decrease in floor space within them, calls for bespoke solutions that create a minimal, high end finish. …
Where did the idea for rooflights come from?
Rooflights, those ingenious structures that allow natural light to pour into our living spaces, have become an integral part of modern architecture. But have you ever wondered where the idea …
Prioritising Employees: Safety and Welfare in Construction
We all want to feel safe in the workplace, both physically and mentally. Whether you manage a site or own your own construction business, both the safety and welfare of …
Repairs to 18th Century Bubwith bridge reach half way point
Major repairs to a Grade II listed bridge are progressing on schedule according to North of England contractor, Esh Construction, who is delivering the project on behalf of East Riding …
Heat recovery system saves Yorkshire cheese business £4,500 per annum
As the twelfth anniversary of the installation of Wensleydale Creamery’s heat recovery system approaches, the team at DK Heat Recovery has recalculated the cost savings based on today’s fuel price …
Cristallo collection adds drama, colour and pattern to the kitchen
Responding to the huge and ongoing popularity for marble-effect materials in interior design, the CRL Quartz Cristallo Collection brings the bold patterning and sense of drama to the fore. New …
New EVO S Cascade Builder Tool from ACV UK makes product selection easy
Following on from the launch of its latest EVO S wall-hung boiler range, ACV UK, stainless steel, hot water and heating specialist, is pleased to announce the introduction of its …
Nuaire expands Xboxer heat recovery range
Nuaire, part of the Genuit group, has expanded its market-leading Xboxer heat recovery range with the addition of the UNI-X unit, which has now been rebranded to Xboxer Universal. Originally …
Advanced Fire Protection Flips the Script for Iconic Former Film Studio
A shared use office and retail space at the landmark former home of British Pathé is now being protected by Advanced. 360Fire designed and commissioned a new Advanced fire alarm …
Mon Timber celebrates a series of high level appointments
Leading timber supplier Mon Timber has appointed a series of new branch managers across its Newport, Cardiff and Crumlin sites. Mon Timber is a successful and well-respected supplier of timber …
Homes by Esh acquires land in County Durham’s Trimdon Village
North of England housebuilder, Homes by Esh, has secured a 7.5-acre site in Trimdon Village, just six miles from Durham city centre. Situated off Salters Lane, the site has been …
New energy advice partnership with Citizens Advice sees hundreds better off
Sovereign Housing has partnered with Citizens Advice to deliver free energy advice to customers who may be subject to expensive deals, pre-paid metres and struggling to maximise energy efficiency. Through …
Real estate faces ‘triple threat’ from climate crisis, says sustainability expert
The real estate industry faces a ‘triple threat’ of climate related issues unless it takes action now, a senior sustainability expert has warned. Paul Sutcliffe, co-founder and chief operating officer …
Create a luxurious, hardwearing finish with ceramic in the kitchen
Kitchen worktops have a dual role to play; always on show and often in use, they need to work practically and stylistically. Here, Simon Boocock, Managing Director of CRL Europe, …
Adderstone Group launches luxury Newcastle scheme with Sir John Hall as Guest of Honour
North East property developer and investment group, Adderstone, has launched one of its most luxurious apartment projects in the heart of Newcastle, overlooking the Quayside. Nationally renowned developer and former …
To be outside or not to be outside, that is the question!
The Coronavirus period, spurred on a surge of interest in outdoor theatre, businesses that had never considered the outdoors as a viable option, started to eye up alternative spaces. Many …
Breathing Buildings’ Pioneering Hybrid Ventilation Shortlisted in Prestigious HVR Awards
Breathing Buildings, a leading provider of controlled natural and hybrid ventilation systems, has reached the final of the prestigious HVR Awards. The company is celebrating its NVHR® 1700, Breathing Buildings’ …
Manrose Launches PIV – as Easy as 1, 2, 3
Manrose, a leading UK-based ventilation manufacturer, has launched its new Lo-Watt Pivotal Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) making it as easy as 1, 2, 3 for installers and homeowners to combat …
National Ventilation Named as Finalist in Electrical Wholesaler Awards
National Ventilation, a leading UK-based ventilation manufacturer and supplier, has been named as a finalist in the Electrical Wholesaler Awards 2023 with its Monsoon UMD 100TA mixed flow inline extractor …
Future Homes Standard and beyond: A new era for new builds
Dan Love, Head of Commercial at Polypipe Building Products Housing design and construction methods have completely transformed over time, with significant changes occurring roughly every 20-30 years and being largely …
Energy procurement is a critical factor in achieving Net Zero in the UK
New guidance from UKGBC provides stakeholders with the tools to make informed energy procurement decisions which help accelerate the transition to a resilient, zero carbon electricity grid. Delivering a decarbonised …
Inta’s Legionella-Busting Valves: A Solution for Safer Residential Water Systems
At Inta, we aren’t experts in barges or asylum seeking, but we are experts in managing water supplies and in our opinion there is no need for the operators of …
Renewable technologies will make us warmer and richer
Martin Fahey, Head of Sustainability at Mitsubishi Electric The headline above should make you stop and think as it goes against current thinking from some quarters that the road to …
Join the Net Zero Journey with Ideal Heating Commercial’s New Information Hub
Ideal Heating Commercial Products has introduced a new net zero information hub on its website – idealcommercialboilers.com/net-zero – where visitors can regularly return to read up-to-date information on the UK’s drive to …
Taking to the floor with wood
Interior design trends come and go, but one material that has a timeless appeal is wood. Oak floors can add a sense of character and warmth to any space, with …
Ideal Heating launches CIBSE accredited Heat Networks & HIU CPD
Ideal Heating – Commercial Products has introduced a new CIBSE accredited CPD to its collection, on Heat Networks and Heat Interface Units. The new CPD provides an overview of the …
New Funding for Leisure Centres Means Now Is the Time to Upgrade Ventilation
Breathing Buildings, a leading provider of controlled natural and hybrid ventilation systems, welcomed the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s announcement of a £60 million fund for publicly owned leisure centres with …
Innovative homes scheme to begin
Work will commence in the autumn on two innovative, landmark Gateshead developments – 49 homes in High Spen, in the west of the borough and 62 affordable homes near the …
Good Energy launches ‘green home stories’ to celebrate the success of heat pumps
An Oxfordshire couple have praised the “transformational” impact of installing a heat pump, as part of a new campaign to encourage the switch to cleaner and greener homes. Paul and …