Groupe Atlantic companies Ideal Heating – Commercial Products and ACV UK will be exhibiting together at this year’s CIBSE Build2Perform Live event, 5-6th December at London Excel, on stand 206. As part …
Traditionally Mop Fayre’s were tied to the seasons, and date back to the 1700’s. Mops are still held in some English towns and bring revenue to market holders and local …
Mitsubishi Electric has announced the launch of its Ecodan R290 heat pump, further contributing to the decarbonisation of home heating. The new model, manufactured in its factory in Livingston, Scotland, …
Most standard garage doors will normally be made to a height of around 2.1m or 7 feet. Whilst this may be right for the majority of typical garages, this is …
A new survey of over 2,000 UK homeowners has found that more than half have experienced serious problems with indoor air quality (IAQ) and poor ventilation leading to condensation, mould, …
Sustainable development aims to meet the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Green roofs, also known as living roofs, …
Timber Development UK’s goal is to position timber as the first-choice building material for any UK construction project. Inside the latest issue of Designing Timber you will find the latest …
When businesses quantify their carbon emissions and make up for what they have produced through carbon offset programmes, they become carbon neutral. Along with avoiding them and reducing them, offsetting …
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 is sharing how it is taking measurable actions to deliver healthy indoor air sustainably which in turn is helping its own customers make sustainable attainable. With the construction industry …
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% …
Introducing a new focal point for interiors with the Vision Door range from leading interior door manufacturer and innovator, Vicaima. A door designed to broaden horizons and at the same …
For the first time in history, more than 50% of the world’s population now lives in urban areas. By 2050 this is expected to increase to a whopping 66%. Surprising …
We’re seeing boom times for building conversions, especially when it comes to creating new apartments in existing non-domestic buildings. Not surprising when you consider how the reduced demand for traditional …
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 …
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 …
Simplicity in design is often thought to be the secret to creating timeless fashions and one way to achieve that desired blank canvas, is by using flush white doors. This …
COVID-19 has affected every sector across the globe, and the hospitality industry is among the hardest hit. Research suggests that recovery to pre-COVID-19 levels could take until 2023 — or later …
A former tram station in Bristol has become the first building in the UK to benefit from large scale R32 air conditioning. The Art Deco building in Gloucester Road was …
The coronavirus lockdown and enforced social distancing has resulted in many of us spending much more time than ever outdoors. In addition to the increased levels of outdoor activity that many people have been …
Vent-Axia has welcomed the Government’s Covid-19 press briefing on 29 April 2020 which cited ventilation as being critical in the fight against the virus. At the briefing Professor Jonathan Van-Tam, …
A Rundum Original bespoke garage door has provided the ideal solution for a stunning new contemporary home built on the banks of Loch Tummel in the Scottish Highlands. Developed on …
David Hopkins, managing director, Timber Trade Federation The role of material specification in helping designers achieve a positive social and environmental impact is something most are now beginning to understand. …
When choosing the best cavity weep to suit a project, one should consider the exposure and the finish of the elevation. Choosing a weep that offers sufficient outflow to service …
When an existing house is constructed with cavity walls, extending the building should always follow the ‘parallel rule’ – the term applied to both skins maintaining an equal distance apart. …
With the current market for refurbished Victorian and Edwardian sanitaryware, the answer is yes. A restored Victorian console basin on a stand can sell for up to £3000 while a …
Health and wellbeing is a hot topic, it’s affected by everything from lifestyle to the air we breathe and even noise levels in our environment. Recent research has highlighted the …
