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 …
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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 …
Demand for Open Plan Living Rises in Post-Pandemic Landscape
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on how we work, how we shop, and how we socialise. And now, it’s affecting our property preferences, too. A Berkshire-based firm, …
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, …
UK construction activity expected to grow despite labour shortages and soaring material costs
– Construction workloads for the next year expected to remain positive – Builders continue to struggle getting materials or skilled workers like bricklayers to site – Despite positive outlook firms …
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 …
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 …
Vent-Axia Named as Double-Award Finalist Demonstrating its Commitment to Indoor Air Quality
Leading ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is delighted to announce that it has been shortlisted in two categories in the prestigious H&V News Awards 2021. The Vent-Axia ‘Lo-Carbon Multivent MEV Family’ is a …
A new urban village of St.Clements for Aberdeen
A new urban village called ‘St.Clements’ could be created in the historic heart of Aberdeen under plans being proposed by final year architect students at The Scott Sutherland School of …
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. …
Airtech Supports Landlords to Help Protect their Residents from Radon this Summer
Airtech, the condensation, mould and radon specialist, is encouraging landlords to put in place planned maintenance over the summer period to protect their residents from the effects of radon. With …
The Implications of Lockdown on Building Maintenance
COVID-19 has caused, and continues to cause, extraordinary levels of disruption to the real estate sector and the insurance market that serves it with property owners struggling to manage and …
Taking on the COVID Challenge
The last 16 months have proved extremely challenging with the COVID-19 pandemic. Maintaining good indoor air quality (IAQ) and reducing COVID spread are essential indoors where transmission rates are far …
Construction industry up £334m since pre-pandemic causing increase in demand for worker-friendly on-site storage
New research highlights that the construction industry has grown nearly 6% in early spring 2021, meaning that new work and repair and maintenance are £334m above pre-pandemic levels. The research, conducted …
Smart self-disinfecting door handle launches in time for the world reopening post-COVID
Swiss tech company Tweaq‘s smart self-disinfecting door handle, which can potentially eradicate millions of pathogens per building, will be available from July 2021. Tweaq announced its self-cleaning aluminium door handle, …
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 …
Vent-Axia Wins Prestigious Industry Initiative Award for its ‘COVID-19 Support Campaign’
Leading ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is delighted to announce that it has been named as the winner of the ‘Industry Initiative Award’ at the prestigious Electrical Wholesaler Awards 2021. The company’s …
Vent-Axia Welcomes Editorial Published in BMJ on Ventilation Reducing Covid-Transmission
With further easing of lockdown restrictions planned for 17th May, pubs, restaurants, gyms, offices and other businesses should prepare for reopening by checking and improving their ventilation. The vital importance of good …
Covers thanks NHS workers with discount scheme
Covers Timber & Builders Merchants will be providing NHS workers with a special discount as a mark of appreciation and thanks for their hard work and commitment during the pandemic. The …
New bolt-on air purifier neutralises indoor pollutants
Mitsubishi Electric has launched its new Plasma Quad Connect air purifier for improved indoor air quality. The bolt-on device can neutralise six key indoor pollutants, as well as inhibit 99.8% …
Aqueduct Cottage – a new milestone and a new roof!
Tucked away in a quiet corner of rural Derbyshire, a rich and fascinating history is unfolding as Derbyshire Wildlife Trust’s Aqueduct Cottage, a 19th century lock-keeper’s situated on the banks …
Vent-Axia Named as Double Finalist in Electrical Wholesaler Awards
British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is delighted to announce that it has been nominated in two categories in the prestigious Electrical Wholesaler Awards 2021. The company’s COVID-19 Support Campaign has been …
Delivering a low carbon future
With the UK hosting the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow this November and the deadline for reaching net-zero carbon looming, what can the construction industry …
Highways Scheme Provides £17.1m Boost for North-East SMEs
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak’s latest Budget announcement showed an intention from the Government to direct SMEs away from the financial adversity of the COVID-19 pandemic, with financial support …
Vital Ventilation Protects Patients and Reduces ‘Fallow Time’ for Dentists’ Surgeries
According to the British Dental Association over 14.5 million fewer dental treatments were carried out between the March 2020 lockdown and September 2020 in England compared to the same period …
Adapting our outdoor spaces
In the shadow of Covid our city planners and urban landscapers will be looking to re-design our town and cities.. The high street has typically operated both as a social …
City Centre Strategies
Various studies have shown that the numbers of workers moving away from our cities has been increasing year on year. In 2019 for every nine adults moving into London for …
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 …
Nature and Hygiene Big for 2021 Bathscaping!
It might sound like a particularly gruesome illness, but Biophilia is predicted to be big in bathrooms for 2021. Biophilia is the integration and inclusion of nature as a focal …
Pandemic sparks new-found love of woodworking
All the extra time spent at home during the coronavirus pandemic has prompted us to do up our homes like never before. Olle Berg, Setra’s EVP Market and Business Development, …
Adapting to the outdoor economy? Don’t set yourself up for a fall!
With the COVID-19 pandemic leading many of us to rethink our relationship with outdoor spaces, the value of outdoor space on any public or commercial premises is probably greater than …
Vent-Axia Publishes Essential COVID-19 Ventilation Guidance
Leading ventilation expert Vent-Axia has launched guidance on how ventilation can help in the fight against COVID-19. The British manufacturer has been involved in the national response against COVID-19 since …
NFB Arms the Construction Industry with the Tools to Decarbonise
The National Federation of Builders’ (NFB) Major Contractors Group (MCG) is arming the construction industry with practical tools for main contractors to start or accelerate their journey towards achieving net …
Vent-Axia Wins Domestic Ventilation Product of the Year at H&V News Awards
Market-leading ventilation expert Vent-Axia is celebrating winning the ‘Domestic Ventilation Product of the Year’ award at the prestigious H&V News Awards. Scooping the award for its pioneering Lo-Carbon PoziDry Compact …
Vent-Axia Offers Heating Tips to Help You Stay Cosy this Winter
There’s no denying that things are becoming a bit chilly. Wintery weather and the pandemic are both causing us to spend an increasing time at home – making it more …
Consistent Supply Secures Sales Success for VitrA Customers
VitrA bathroom, Oxfordshire, is weathering the COVID-19 crisis by focussing its efforts on ensuring there is product availability for its distribution partners and retailers. VitrA owns and operates the factories that …
Escape to the country
London firm Urbanist Architecture sees 65 per cent increase in demand for homes in rural areas due to pandemic. Multidisciplinary architecture and planning firm Urbanist Architecture has reported a surge in enquiries …
Rediscovering life and work in our town centres
Our high streets and town centres are a focal point for our culture, communities and our everyday economy. Our marketplaces are for living and working. In the wake of the …