Specifying durability and longevity in outdoor power distribution units
Any products designed to be used in external environments should be able to stand the test of time and cope with the demands of extreme weather conditions – from sub-zero …
BUILDING PRODUCT & PROJECT NEWS
Manrose’s Quiet Fan X5 Helps Meet Demand for Quiet Products
A recent National Noise Report from Quiet Mark found that more than half of adults want a quieter home. The Quiet Mark National Noise Report: Household & Workplace Pandemic-Recovery Survey …
Domus Ventilation Exhibits at Specifi Events Across the UK & Ireland in 2022
This year, Domus Ventilation is pleased to announce it is exhibiting at even more Specifi Mechanical Services events than ever before. Three shows – in Bristol, Manchester and Birmingham – …
Construction work begins on new £140m plasterboard plant in Bristol
Due to open in 2023, construction work has now begun on Etex’s new plasterboard facility, which will double production capacity for its Siniat brand and help to tackle sector-wide materials shortages. The 57,000m2 expansion …
Transforming Teesside’s housing choice
A North East construction and regeneration specialist is starting work on a supported housing village in Redcar. Vistry Partnerships North East has secured planning consent and agreed contracts for the …
Warehouse Safety: Barriers for Effective Protection
Article by Paul Roehricht, UK strategic account manager, Brandsafe Choosing the right pedestrian barriers not only improves safety but also supports operational performance for warehouse operators looking to mitigate risk. …
Vent-Axia Launches Certified Building Regulations CPD For New Build Homes
Leading ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has launched a certified CPD ‘Domestic Legislation for Ventilation’ on the revised Building Regulations, following the company’s successful webinars on the topic. Certified by The CPD …
Domus Ventilation welcomes Jessica Cook to the role of General Manager
Domus Ventilation, manufacturer of market-leading ventilation systems that save energy and improve indoor air quality, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Cook as General Manager. Jessica joined Domus …
City Multi Hybrid VRF – The Modern Alternative
As F-gas regulations become tighter, designing an efficient and effective air conditioning system is becoming more complex. The need for a cost-effective system with a low carbon footprint, alongside greater …
How to specify outdoor power distribution units to meet anticipated demand
Adding a power supply infrastructure to an outdoor public space, such as a courtyard or enclosed garden, is an excellent way to unlock the potential for holding events and creating …
Tackling net zero: There’s no ‘silver-bullet’ solution to low carbon heating
Russell Dean, Head of Residential Heating, Mitsubishi Electric The question of how we heat our housing stock sustainably is crucial. As it stands, 13% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions …
Affordable City living by Bellway, with Vicaima door design flair
Vicaima are pleased to have been chosen to supply the latest on-trend interior doors, to specialist residential developer, Bellway Homes; for an affordable luxury urban apartment project in the heart …
Phoenix Brickwork reveals plan to build state-of-the-art training academy in Derbyshire
Fast growing national brickwork, scaffolding and drywall business, Phoenix Brickwork, has announced its intention to create a state-of-the-art training academy for apprentices in Derbyshire. Chairman of Phoenix Brickwork, Christian Watson, …
Large format bespoke Stella Rooflight enhances sensitive Grade II listed home renovation
Set in 10 acres of surrounding countryside in an isolated location some 2 miles from the village of Markyate, Nr St Albans, Little Woodend Cottage forms the south part of …
Introducing Pin Yard. New stylish build-to-rent development launching just minutes walk from Leeds city centre
The UK’s largest listed provider of private rental homes, Grainger plc, is expanding its portfolio of build to rent properties in Leeds, with a stylish new residential development, Pin Yard, …
What did the Romans ever do for us?
One of their many achievements was to introduce ecologically-sound building materials in the form of lime which they used to build structurally complicated forms such as The Pantheon and The …
Launch of new guidance on net zero carbon definition
To deliver real progress on net zero, we need to develop a common understanding of what it means for buildings, in practice and in detail. The Chartered Institution of Building …
Shedding some light on the new Part L Building Regulations
Stella Rooflight Director, Paul Trace, addresses the new rules for rooflights and thermal performance Why the need for new regulations? A major part of the UK’s commitment to meeting its …
Vent-Axia Invests in New Training Suite for NICEIC Courses
Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is committed to best practice and is proud to have invested in a new bespoke training suite for its NICEIC Domestic Ventilation Training Course at …
Eight benefits of using lime mortar in building works
Lime mortar is one of the world’s oldest and most durable building materials; it’s also one of the great survivors. Just look at the Great Wall of China where many …
Domus Ventilation MVHR Systems Prove Ideal Retrofit Solution for London Rental Development
Domus Ventilation’s HRXE-HERA® Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) systems have been specified for the be:here Hayes build-to-rent residential development in West London. The MVHR units are being installed as a …
Preserving the Past and Protecting the Future
Lime is fast becoming the building material of choice in conservation, heritage and new build projects where sustainability is high on the agenda. Lime has a carbon-neutral life cycle, being …
Gloriously Green
Bringing peace, balance and harmony to the home, green is the perfect hue for welcoming in the calming influences of nature. In all its glorious shades, it’s a colour that …
New Vicaima Wardrobe catalogue – Transforming Spaces with Creativity and Organisation
We are excited to share with you the new Vicaima Wardrobe catalogue. Designed to meet the demands of various sectors of activity, ranging from housing, hospitality, and health, in the …
SIGA Slate specified to integrate with existing homes
Windsor Court is a 51-bedroom care home situated on a prominent site in a conservation area in the Worcestershire town of Malvern. Its SIGA Slate roof, with its hips, valleys …
Homebuilder makes business case for sustainability
Developer with diverse team combines sustainability with profitability Socially progressive and sustainable homebuilder, Placemakers, is delighted to announce the sales launch of its Beulah Hill, Crystal Palace development of eight …
A Beacon of Light
St. Christopher’s is the Parish Church of Hawes Side, which joined with St. Nicholas, Marton Moss in 2007. It declares itself as a ‘Society’ (traditional) Parish. Although the Church has …
VitrA appoints new contract sales manager
VitrA Bathrooms, based in Oxfordshire, has welcomed Michael Woods to the VitrA Contracts team. Michael joins VitrA as Contract Sales Manager (North), responsible for developing existing and new relationships with …
Beautiful Blues
The perfect hue for bathing spaces thanks to its naturally calming effect, blue brings peace and tranquillity into the bathroom. With a wide array of luxuriously deep baths and matching …
UKGBC welcomes the CCC’s Independent Assessment of the UK’s Heat and Buildings Strategy
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) welcomes the Committee on Climate Change’s Assessment of the UK government’s Heat and Buildings Strategy. “We strongly welcome today’s Committee on Climate Change Assessment, …
Constructing Excellence Midlands Launches Infrastructure Forum
ENABLING infrastructure clients to deliver improved outcomes by collaboratively working faster, greener, safer and smarter, Constructing Excellence Midlands has launched its Infrastructure Forum, enhancing the visibility and perspective of infrastructure activities in …
Breathing Buildings Provides Hybrid Ventilation to Oceansgate in Plymouth
Breathing Buildings, the UK’s leading provider of controlled hybrid ventilation systems, has supplied a ventilation system to a newbuild office development, Oceansgate, in Plymouth. Located on former MOD land next …
DBR awarded Crystal Palace Subway restoration contract
DBR Ltd, one of the UK’s leading heritage construction contractors, announces it has won the contract to undertake restoration works on the historic Crystal Palace Subway. This follows a recent …
Sculptural Elegance
Combining nude shades with grey and graphite touches, elegant marble detailing and custom elements, sculptural lighting brand, Cameron Design House was appointed to install the Inari and Aura Taso chandeliers …
National Ventilation Offers Guidance on New Part F of the Building Regulations
National Ventilation, a leading UK-based ventilation manufacturer and supplier, is offering expert advice and support on the new Building Regulations, published in December 2021, to assist architects, developers and builders …
Putting safety and security first when specifying outdoor power distribution units
Installing a power supply in outdoor spaces is an excellent way to make them more usable and turn what is often an underused asset into something that can generate revenue. …
VitrA Launches Exciting and Wide-ranging Root Brassware Range
International Bathroom brand VitrA has launched Root, a striking and wide-ranging bathroom brassware range. Created by Design Studio VitrA, Root is a comprehensive collection of brassware with over 130 skus …
Pharos brings the Sways building to life through light
Located in Issy-les-Moulineaux, a southwestern suburb of Paris, the Sways – a building which is now home to French TV group Canal+ – recently underwent an entire refurbishment. Completed in …
New construction industry report reveals poor building material supply chains are main barrier to achieving net zero
A new report, ‘Sustainable by design’, by engineering consultancy Patrick Parsons, based on research* with 100 senior executives of UK construction firms, reveals that despite the majority (85%) believing the …
Work begins on £9.7 million affordable housing scheme in Norfolk
Work is underway on a £9.7m housing project that will create 73 new affordable homes in Necton, Norfolk. Named Tower Mill, the development is being delivered by United Living New …