Rooflights and planning permission – What you need to know
Rooflights add a lot to a home, including style, light and value down the line. But one of the most commonly asked questions is whether installing a rooflight requires planning …
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Domus Ventilation’s Solis Air Brick scores an awards hattrick!
Following its success at 2022’s London Construction Awards, the Solis Air Brick™ from Domus Ventilation has added a further two accolades to its collection having recently won the Best External …
CIAT Helps Building Professionals Meet Part F of the New Building Regulations
CIAT is helping architects and builders comply with recent changes to Part F of Schedule 1 to the Building Regulations 2010, which provides guidance on ventilation and indoor air quality …
Vent-Axia Supports BEAMA’s Indoor Air Quality Guidance
Market-leading British ventilation manufacturer, Vent-Axia, is delighted to support BEAMA’s ‘Guidance for Improving Indoor Air Quality in Existing Homes’. Launched on 27 June 2023, in the BEAMA Village at the …
Vent-Axia Offers Help with Building Regulation Compliance at InstallerSHOW
Leading British ventilation manufacturer, Vent-Axia, will showcase its latest continuous ventilation solutions at this year’s InstallerSHOW at the NEC, Birmingham (27-29 June 2023). Located in the BEAMA Village, visitors to …
Firefighters get Real-Life Training on Evacuation Alert Systems
Firefighters from South Wales Fire & Rescue Service are getting hands-on training in evacuation alert systems following the installation of an Advanced EvacGo system at the Cardiff Gate Training & …
Five top tips for achieving good indoor air quality
Oliver Collins, Channel Marketing Manager at Mitsubishi Electric Now more than ever, people understand the benefits of clean, fresh air inside a building as well as outside, as the Covid-19 …
64% of main contractors aren’t aware of the correct fire safety classifications
Two-thirds (64%) of main contractors admit they aren’t aware that manufacturers should be using extended field of application (EXAP) standards to assess fire performance. Further to this, over half (55%) …
National Ventilation Helps Housing Developers Meet New Building Regulations
National Ventilation, a leading UK-based ventilation manufacturer and supplier, is helping architects, developers, and contractors with developments of less than 100 plots to comply with amended Building Regulations. The new 2021 …
Domus Ventilation expands HRXE MVHR range with ZEUS
Domus Ventilation, manufacturer of market-leading ventilation systems that save energy and improve indoor air quality, has expanded its HRXE range of Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) units with the launch of …
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. …
Vent-Axia Provides Advice on Part F of the Building Regulations for Commercial and Industrial Buildings
With the amended Part F of the Building Regulations coming into effect from 15th June 2022, leading ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is offering advice on the changes for commercial and industrial clients. …
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 …
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 …
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) …
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 …
How have June’s Changes to Part L Effected Window Specification?
On the 15th June 2022, interim changes to building regulations came into force as a step towards The Future Homes and Building Standard. NorDan’s Commercial Sales Manager Sonia Travis examines …
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 …
Advanced Welcomes Fire Safety Guidance for New High-Rise Residential Buildings
Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has welcomed the amended Approved Document B of the Building Regulations as a “positive step in the right direction to improve fire safety in new …
Vent-Axia Hosts Webinar on How Building Regulations Will Affect Ventilation in Domestic Retrofit
Leading ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is to host a webinar, ‘Domestic Retrofit Legislation and Guidance for Ventilation’, on the recently launched Building Regulations. Aimed at electricians, contractors, installers and electrical wholesalers, …
Social Housing Building Regulations Webinar to Set Out Changes to Ventilation in Existing Homes
Leading ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is hosting a webinar aimed at the social housing sector on the recently launched Building Regulations. ‘Domestic Retrofit Legislation and Guidance for Ventilation’, will update delegates …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Building regulation changes see focus on sealant tapes for energy efficiences
New building regulations coming into force this year will require windows to be made even more airtight, says Andy Swift, sales and operations manager for ISO-Chemie. Changes to Part L …
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 …
National Ventilation’s New Design Team Provides the Knowledge You Need and the Service You Deserve
National Ventilation, a leading UK-based ventilation manufacturer and supplier, has launched a new whole-house ventilation design service for design and build projects, with a dedicated new specification team. Aimed at …
Foam tape sealants fill the post pandemic gap
Andy Swift, sales & operations manager – UK & ROI at ISO Chemie, considers how current foam tape sealants secure a decorative finish for doors and windows and better energy …
Looking forward to a better tomorrow with the Future Homes Standard
John Miles – Group Business Development Director at Assent Building Control At the tail end of 2019, the UK government announced its drive towards zero carbon buildings as part of …
Searches for ‘Loft Conversions’ Rise by a Staggering 164% as Brits Look to Add More Space and Value to Their Homes This Summer
Market research conducted by building supply specialist Insulation4Less has revealed that searches for ‘Loft Conversions’ rose by a staggering 164% between May/June and searches for ‘Loft Conversion Ideas’ jumped by …
Domus Ventilation Launches Non-Combustible Solis Air Brick™
Domus Ventilation, part of the Polypipe group, has launched the new Solis Air Brick™ range of low resistance, non-combustible metal air bricks that are fully compliant with the revised Building Regulations Fire Safety Approved Document B. Changes to …
The National Association of Building Contractors Takes the Headache out of Finding the Right Accredited Builders
Finding a builder in England is quite easy. Finding an accredited builder who provides first-class work is another story, The National Association of Building Contractors are here to help and …
Domus Ventilation Sponsors Influential Indoor Air Quality Webinar
Domus Ventilation, part of the Genuit Group’, is the proud sponsor of a new Elemental Talks webinar on 24th June 2021 on ‘The importance of improved indoor air quality’. Elemental is an online community for professionals …
Domus Ventilation’s latest CPD course covers important changes to residential ventilation in the new build sector
Domus Ventilation, part of the Polypipe group, is pleased to announce the arrival of its newly updated and revised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accredited course on “Residential Ventilation Principles and …
Eradicating the torture of upstairs’ creaky floors and impact noise
Anyone who has lived in a house with children running around upstairs while playing, will be familiar with the nuisance of impact noise. And then there is the sound of …
Why Covid has made us rethink whether our homes are fit for purpose
Before the Covid pandemic struck, many of us had a fairly well established and well-rehearsed daily routine. We generally knew when we’d be at home and what we’d be doing …
MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEMS: Where Not to Cut Costs
By Paul Williams, Domus Ventilation Product Manager Prior to a revision of Building Regulations in 2010, ventilation was not high on the list of priorities in the house building sector. …
Future Perfect Ventilation
As the drive towards carbon neutrality continues to push forward, the Government’s Future Homes Standard is set to further increase the energy efficiency requirements for new homes. The Standard, due …