Asking the right questions on fire system specification
When specifying fire systems, it’s essential that all fire industry legislation and regulations are met. This brings peace of mind to all parties – both now and in the future. …
Health & Safety
Evacuation Alert System from Advanced Helps Protect Residents in Merseyside Social Housing
Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has supplied its EvacGo evacuation alert system to two high-rise residential tower blocks in Huyton, Merseyside following a series of fire safety improvements to the …
Airtech Offers Social Housing Landlords Expert Advice and Help to Tackle Mould
Condensation and mould specialists, Airtech Solutions, is offering expert advice and help to social housing providers following the Rt Hon Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, …
VitrA Launch New Shower Toilet Training Module Following Research Findings
VitrA Bathrooms has launched an online training module for retailers and specifiers of its comprehensive range of shower toilets – V-Care and Aquacare. Margaret Talbot, marketing manager for VitrA, explains, …
Sovereign chief executive writes to local stakeholders on damp and mould
The chief executive of Sovereign Housing Association, Mark Washer has written to local MPs and local authority chief executives setting out the robust action the housing association is taking on …
Advanced’s EvacGo Offers the Ideal Solution to Meet Part B of the Building Regulations’ December Deadline
With amended Part B (Fire Safety) of the Building Regulations coming into effect from 1st December 2022, fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced offers the ideal solution with its compliant evacuation alert …
Sovereign pledges £3million for customers most affected by cost-of-living crisis
Sovereign Housing Association has pledged an additional £3million in funding to support its customers most impacted by the cost-of-living crisis. The fund will provide more targeted support for its most …
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) …
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, …
Perega delivers safe solution for Windrush Memorial
Perega, one of the UK’s leading independent structural and civil engineering practices, recently delivered essential design consultancy for the new Windrush Monument at Waterloo Station, which was unveiled last week …
Vent-Axia Welcomes New Infection Resilient Environments Report
Leading ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has welcomed a recent report on infection resilient environments, by the National Engineering Policy Centre (NEPC), which calls for a major upgrade of buildings to create healthier indoor …
Vent-Axia Shares Tips to Love your Lungs and Stay Healthy this Clean Air Day
Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is sharing tips on how to love your lungs on Clean Air Day on Thursday 16 June 2022. Clean Air Day is led by environmental …
Mechanical Ventilation Delivering Fresh, Clean Air
With a greater focus on health in our workplaces and homes, the issue of indoor air quality (IAQ) is gaining more attention. Building services professionals play a key role in …
Clean Air Day 2022: we all have a role to play
We are in the midst of a health crises, but most of us are unaware of it. The Government’s Clean Air Strategy 2019 puts air pollution as the fourth greatest …
Vent-Axia’s Award-Winning MEV Range now Available in Recycled Plastic
Industry ventilation leader and innovator Vent-Axia has launched its award-winning Lo-Carbon™ Multivent mechanical extract ventilation (MEV) range in recycled plastic, making sustainable attainable for housebuilders. Leading UK ventilation, this move to manufacturing …
National Ventilation Holds Bake Sale to Raise Money for Young Lives vs Cancer
National Ventilation, a leading UK-based ventilation manufacturer and supplier, held a bake sale in their office to raise money for Young Lives vs Cancer. The ventilation company raised a total …
Keeping Schools Healthy
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, rates in schools are affecting children’s education as well as the health of both pupils and staff. It’s vital to reduce cases in schools, …
Improved Safe Digging in Construction Futureproofs UK’s Pipelines
2021 Infringement Report highlights data as key influencer in protecting industry The number of incidents of construction workers and developers working too close to high pressure oil, gas, and chemical …
Vent-Axia’s PureAir Home PIV Eliminates Condensation in Problem Home
A PureAir Home from leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has proven to be the perfect solution in a home suffering from severe condensation. The Lo-Carbon PureAir Home Positive Input Ventilation …
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 Supports BEAMA’s New Ventilation White Paper
Vent-Axia, a leader in low-carbon ventilation, is delighted to support BEAMA’s updated Ventilation White Paper. Launched on 16 February 2022, BEAMA’s ‘Better Ventilation, Better Homes, Better Health’ White Paper sets …
UKATA Urges Construction Industry Employers to Ensure Apprentices are Asbestos Aware During National Apprenticeship Week
This National Apprenticeship Week, a leading UK authority on asbestos training is urging employers to ensure asbestos awareness training is provided to all apprentices, to reduce the number of tradespeople …
Lack of Natural Light Impacting the Nation’s Wellbeing
A lack of natural light in homes across Britain is harming the physical and mental wellbeing of the nation and creating a generation who are unhappy at home. According to …
Vent-Axia Donates MVHR Unit to Pioneering Eco Couple Educating Neighbours on Ventilation
Leading ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has donated a Sentinel Kinetic Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) unit to Tom and Jane Howson who are living in the award-winning Hanham Hall eco …
Increasing health and wellbeing through better indoor air quality
Hern Yau, Product Manager at Mitsubishi Electric The impact of poor indoor air quality on health has been a hidden issue for many years. Now, the COVID-19 pandemic has put …
Vent-Axia Provides Ventilation for Giving Back Crawley’s HQ Refurbishment
Leading British ventilation manufacturer, Vent-Axia, has donated ventilation units to local charity, Giving Back Crawley, as part of the refurbishment of its new base. A small charity that serves the …
Vent-Axia Welcomes Part F of the Building Regulations
Leading ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has welcomed the publication of new Approved Document Part F of the Building Regulations, as a “vital step to improve indoor air quality” as we move …
Powering ahead for Britain’s new relationship with the great outdoors
A detailed ONS study earlier this year revealed just how much the pandemic has changed the attitude and behaviour of Brits towards the great outdoors. In 2020, urban planners and …
Vent-Axia Welcomes Housing Ombudsman’s Report on Damp and Mould
Leading British ventilation manufacturer, Vent-Axia is committed to improving public health by improving indoor air quality (IAQ) through ventilation, so welcomes the Housing Ombudsman’s report ‘Spotlight on Damp and Mould. …
Sustainable supported housing plan for Teesside
Plans for an innovative retirement village and supported housing development on the edge of Redcar have been submitted to Redcar and Cleveland Council. If approved, the scheme will see the …
Heat and Buildings Strategy Requires Ventilation for Healthy Indoor Environment
Leading British ventilation manufacturer, Vent-Axia has welcomed the Government’s ‘Heat and Buildings Strategy’ published ahead of COP 26. The company is delighted the document identifies the importance of air quality …
Airtech Urges Everyone to Take Action this Radon Awareness Week
Airtech Solutions, the condensation, mould and radon specialists, is supporting UK Radon Awareness Week (1-7 November 2021) by encouraging everyone to not delay and to take action. Run by the …
Demand for Air Purification Increases to Help Create Healthy Spaces in Buildings this Winter
During the pandemic COVID has raised the profile of the quality of the air we breathe in our buildings. As Winter approaches the combination of the weather cooling, so we …
Breathing Buildings Offers CIBSE-Approved CPD on School Ventilation
Breathing Buildings, the UK’s leading provider of controlled hybrid ventilation systems, is offering a CIBSE-approved CPD on meeting the requirements of BB101: Guidelines on ventilation, thermal comfort and indoor air …
Airtech Helps Landlords Meet Their Duty of Care and Tackle Condensation and Mould
It’s been a challenging time for social housing landlords during the COVID pandemic, especially with vulnerable residents shielding, making home repairs difficult. At the same time, landlords have seen a rise …
Let there be light!
There is so much more to large windows and doors than excellent visual appeal. They also play a vital role in helping us live a happier, healthier, more productive and …
Vent-Axia’s Lo-Carbon PoziDry Compact Pro Combats Mould in Housing Association Property
Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has supplied its Lo-Carbon PoziDry Compact Pro to successfully tackle persistent condensation and mould in a social housing property. The housing association selected the PoziDry …
Vent-Axia’s Stylish and Versatile Svara Now Available in On-Trend Black
Vent-Axia, the leader in low-carbon ventilation, has launched its popular Lo-Carbon Svara fan in black making it the ideal ventilation solution for this year’s on-trend kitchens and bathrooms. Black interiors …
Vent-Axia PureAir Room Helps Create a Sanctuary at Home for Allergy Sufferer
With COVID restrictions easing, many of us are spending lots of time outside seeing friends and family. But for those with hay fever and other allergies this can be tough. …
Alfie’s Army Completes Ultra Challenge to Raise Money for Young Lives vs Cancer
An intrepid team of 13, including National Ventilation’s sales manager, Andy Bills, has successfully completed a half-ultra challenge, hiking 53km through the Peak District on 3rd July 2021 to raise …