2023 Kitchen Trends
Expert insight from The Main Company A new year means an opportunity to refresh our homes. Often the heart of the household, kitchens are designed to stand the test of …
BUILDING PRODUCT & PROJECT NEWS
Advanced Offers Fire Safety Guidance at London Build Ahead of Building Regulations Deadline
Advanced, a world leader in intelligent fire, evacuation and emergency lighting systems, will be exhibiting on stand E64 at London Build 2022 (16-17 November at Olympia London). Here the company …
Who are Heatport?
Today we are proud to be the UK provider of Bromic Heating products as well as other prestigious brands such as Biossun Pergolas and Burda. Our aim is to offer …
Sustainable Enniskillen college campus is RICS UK ‘Project of the Year’
Erne Campus at South West College wins top award at RICS Awards Grand Final The UK’s most outstanding recent building projects went head-to-head for top national accolades at the RICS Awards …
Domus Ventilation to Speak at London Build on The Importance of Indoor Air Quality
Domus Ventilation returns to London Build this year (16-17th November at Olympia London) with a new stand and, for the first time, will be participating in one of the on-stage speaking …
Avoid energy waste trap says trade body following shock stats on home heating habits
An overwhelming majority of Brits are worried about the price of heating their homes this winter and 9 in 10 (89%) will be changing their home heating behaviour in some …
Planning permission secured for £75m student accommodation scheme in Hackney Wick
– The Piano Works will seal the area’s reputation as a growing educational, commercial and cultural hub – Development will provide accommodation to the London School of Fashion and community …
Plans for more energy efficiency measures for council and private homes
440 council tenants in York could benefit from newly-installed energy efficiency measures over the coming two years, with 73 homes already benefitting from improvements. These measures will reduce residents’ energy …
Introducing the new MECH Chillers and MEHP Heat Pumps
Mitsubishi Electric’s wide range of energy-saving, and innovative Commercial Heat Pumps and Chillers has two new additions, the MECH-iS-G07 and MEHP-iS-G07. Manufactured to the highest quality, with a compact design …
Leeds-based charity awarded ‘Greener Communities’ funding from Esh Construction
Hamara Healthy Living Centre will use the funding to create a new community garden space at its centre in Beeston A Leeds-based charity has been awarded funding from Esh Construction …
How Does the Minimum Energy Performance of Buildings Bill Affect my Business?
The Minimum Energy Performance of Buildings Bill is currently making its way through Parliament. The effects of this proposed law have cost implications for building owners, with a knock-on effect for tenants. …
Sovereign snaps up Farnborough shopping centre for £17.6 million to create 350 homes
Sovereign Housing Association has bought the Princes Mead Shopping Centre and two adjacent retail assets in Farnborough for £17.6 million from Knight Frank Investment Management (KFIM), on behalf of Local …
Landlords Need to Consider Condensation and Mould as Energy Crisis Looms
As the energy crisis gather pace, households are increasingly likely to be in the position where they are unable to afford to properly heat their homes this winter. The Government’s …
Helimed House is Flying High as EAAA Headquarters Wins CIBSE East Anglia Awards Project of the Year
Breathing Buildings is delighted that East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) charity headquarters, Helimed House, has won Project of the Year at this year’s CIBSE East Anglia Awards. This follows hot …
Mitsubishi Electric launches new chiller range from Italian factory
Mitsubishi Electric has announced the launch of its latest air-source chillers and heat pumps, developed by the company’s Italian factory. The new range offers an R32 air-cooled chiller (the MECH-iS-G07) …
Domus Ventilation’s Solis Air Brick Wins London Construction Awards!
Domus Ventilation, manufacturer of market-leading ventilation systems that save energy and improve indoor air quality, is thrilled to announce its Solis Air Brick™ has won the Product Innovation of the Year award …
CKH agrees contract with Willmott Dixon to build Northminster development
CROSS KEYS HOMES (CKH) has signed contracts with Willmott Dixon to build their flagship Northminster development. Willmott Dixon was invited on to the development team by Peterborough Investment Partnership (PIP) …
Worried About the Concrete in Your Home? The Experts Recommend Concrete Scanning
Concrete scanning offers a fast and reliable way to identify issues within concrete buildings and structures. One leading structural engineering firm suggests that it’s essential for anyone responsible for concrete …
Mock chimney demolition project granted planning approval
PLANNING permission has been granted for a project which will be a key step in preparing for the next stage in the demolition of the iconic Pile 1 chimney at …
The Power of Working in Collaboration Recognised as Breathing Buildings Wins at HVR Awards
Breathing Buildings, a leading provider of controlled hybrid ventilation systems, is celebrating winning the Collaboration of the Year category at the prestigious HVR Awards. The company scooped the award for …
Matteo Bianchi Studio transforms Beckenham home into a whole new world
Stepping from quaint suburban streets into a high class, luxurious home for opulent living, isn’t something you’d expect. But that’s exactly what award-winning Matteo Bianchi Studio (MBS) has achieved, with …
The Ecodan Hydrodan Water to Water Heat Pump
Mitsubishi Electric now offer a new, highly efficient, water to water heat pump for the multi-residential market, the Ecodan Hydrodan, which utilises a 5th generation heat network. With the application of …
Vent-Axia’s Lo-Carbon PoziDry ProTM Loft PIV Now Made from Recycled Plastic
Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has re-launched its Lo-Carbon PoziDry ProTM Loft Positive Input Ventilation (PIV), which is now made from recycled plastic. These changes are another step towards more …
Lime Render – the natural choice for exterior and interior work
Lime Render is one of the most natural building products you can use and is suitable for domestic and commercial buildings, and for exterior and interior use. What’s more it finds …
Domus Ventilation launches new interactive website
Domus Ventilation, manufacturer of market-leading ventilation systems that save energy and improve indoor air quality, has launched a new company website – domusventilation.co.uk – featuring an innovative interactive ‘show home’ which enables visitors to …
Advanced Offers Fire Safety Guidance at UK Construction Week
Advanced, a world leader in intelligent fire, evacuation and emergency lighting systems, will be offering guidance on how these systems fit into the recent amendments to Part B (Fire Safety) …
How pop up power distribution units can enhance a heritage site
The contribution that heritage sites and historic buildings make to the UK’s economy is significant, enabling the country to leverage value from unique assets that attract visitors from all over …
A transformation of formal Naval HQ into luxury Mayfair living
This former European Headquarters of the US Navy has been transformed into one of the most prestigious residential living developments in the heart of Mayfair, London. This imposing building is …
Work starts on eco-friendly affordable housing scheme in Penshaw
Construction work has started on a new eco-friendly residential affordable housing scheme for people over the age of 55 in Penshaw. The scheme, which has been named Penshaw Gardens, will …
Vent-Axia Steps Up for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Staff from ventilation leader, Vent-Axia, have put on their walking shoes to support Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September and raised money for Young Lives vs Cancer, the company’s charity …
The public sector must prepare now for the next round of Salix Finance
Article by Dave Archer, National M&E Manager at Mitsubishi Electric The UK has ambitious plans to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050, and both the public and private sector …
Faster, Safer, Building Evacuations with Advanced Dynamic Safety Signage
Fire and life safety systems manufacturer, Advanced, has extended its emergency lighting range with Dynamic Safety Signage (DSS) – proven to make building evacuations faster and safer. In emergency situations, …
Manrose Quiet Fan X5 Shortlisted in the Electrical Wholesaler Awards
Manrose is delighted to announce that it has been nominated in the prestigious Electrical Wholesaler Awards 2022. The company’s Quiet Fan X5 has been shortlisted in the ‘Best New Product’ …
Creating the perfect garage for classic Humber car collection
A bespoke timber side sliding sectional garage door by Rundum Meir has proved to be the perfect fit for a private collector of classic 1950s Humber cars. After moving into …
Vent-Axia Named as a Double Finalist in H&V News Awards
Leading ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is delighted to announce that two of its products have been shortlisted in the prestigious H&V News Awards 2022. The Vent-Axia Lo-Carbon Multivent MEV range made …
Green behind the walls: Securing the future of new builds with green plumbing technologies
With an ambitious new build program in the starting pens, the construction sector is gearing itself up to deliver safe, energy efficient, and long-term environmentally friendly buildings that can withstand …
Putting outdoor social spaces back into our new town and city centres
Many of the UK’s town and city centres are going through a major reinvention. The impact of the Covid pandemic, on top of the constant change we see in working …
National Ventilation Shortlisted in H&V News Awards with The Golden Hinde Project
National Ventilation, a leading UK-based ventilation manufacturer and supplier, is delighted to announce that is has been shortlisted in the prestigious H&V New Awards 2022. The landmark Golden Hinde project, …
Rundum Meir façade doors uniquely reflect Manchester landmark’s heritage
A bronze façade featuring bespoke Rundum Meir garage doors for two new townhouses in central Manchester has been uniquely designed to reflect the architecture of the nearby John Rylands Library, …
Vent-Axia Launches New Best in Class De-Centralised Mechanical Extract Ventilation
Vent-Axia, the leader in low carbon ventilation, has launched the Lo-Carbon NBR dMEV C, a highly efficient de-centralised mechanical extract ventilation (dMEV) unit. Designed for kitchen, utility, bathroom and cloakroom …