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 …
Part L
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 …
Latest Domus Ventilation Systems Installed into London Development
Domus Ventilation’s HRXE Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) and CMX-MULTI Mechanical Extract Ventilation (MEV) systems, along with Domus ducting, are being installed in to the new Kilburn High Road …
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 …
Council leaders and Mayors call for freedom on zero carbon homes targets
Council leaders and Mayors from different political parties are calling on Government to abandon proposed restrictions on their ability to cut carbon emissions from housebuilding. In an open letter to …
HHIC welcomes long awaited upgrade to Building Regulations
‘A review of Building Regulations is well overdue’, says the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC as they respond to The Future Homes Standard 2019 Consultation on changes to Part …
Domus Ventilation Leads HVAC Industry With Early ISO 45001 Certification
Following on from its recent awarding of a full suite of quality, environmental, management and health & safety systems certification, courtesy of the BSI, Domus Ventilation is pleased to announce the addition of ISO 45001 Occupational Health and …
8 questions every housebuilder should ask their solar contractor
Article by Paul Hutchens, leading green energy advocate and CEO of solar installation specialists Eco2Solar. Brexit may have delayed the release of new building regulations, but our construction future is …
UKGBC reacts to consultation on Future Homes Standard and Building Regulations
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has today reacted to the publication of Government’s much-anticipated consultation on the Future Homes Standard and changes to Building Regulations. The Government has published …
Vent-Axia Supports BEAMA’s ‘Net-Zero by Design’ Report
As the UK becomes the first major economy to commit to net-zero emissions, leading British ventilation manufacturer, Vent-Axia is delighted to support BEAMA’s ‘Net-Zero by Design’ report. Launched on 10th …
Canaletto tower balconies incorporate Schöck Isokorb
The Canaletto residential tower at 257 City Road in London is located halfway between Old Street and Angel Stations in Islington, alongside the regenerated City Road Basin. It comprises a …
Schöck Isokorb for ArtHouse alternating and stacked balconies
Structural thermal break units from Schöck continue to feature strongly in many significant new build projects that involve the thermal partitioning of balconies and other cantilever connections. One of the …
W30 – the slimmest steel windows complying to all current Part L building regulations
Designed for energy efficiency, W30 steel windows from Steel Window Association members are the slimmest steel window range currently on the market complying to all current Part L building regulations. …
If the surface temperature factor (fRSi) is controlled incorrectly, thermal bridging is likely to result in condensation and mould growth problems.
. Chris Willett, MD at Schöck Ltd, considers the issues involved To identify areas where there is a risk of condensation and therefore mould growth in different design situations, a …
The Building of a Sustainable Nation
Phil Marris looks at why architects need to become more involved in the selecting of heating and ventilation systems, to ensure a project’s sustainability. Architecture as we know it has …
Vent-Axia Welcomes Part L Changes to Kitchen Fan Specification
Vent-Axia, the leaders in low carbon ventilation technology, welcomes the publication of the new Approved Documents Part L of the Building Regulations as an essential “step change” in kitchen fan …
UNILIN insulated Roof Panels help meet revised Part L requirements
In line with revisions to Part L of the Building Regulations announced in July 2013, developers and specifiers are turning to UNILIN Structural Insulated Roof Panels for a fast track …
NHS SURREY REDUCES CARBON EMISSIONS WITH HEATING AND HOT WATER SYSTEMS UPGRADE
With the aim of reducing carbon emissions and improving efficiencies, NHS Surrey embarked on a programme of upgrade to their heating and hot water systems across more than twenty sites. …
SCHUECO FOLDING/SLIDING DOOR WILL MEET STANDARDS OF NEW PART L
With the delayed publication of the new Part L of the Building Regulations now due in April, architects, specifiers and main contractors will be reassured to know that the Schueco …
Leitz Tooling UK launches ThermoTech Window System
Leitz Tooling UK has launched Leitz ThermoTech Window System, which enables any size joinery company to manufacture ‘A’ rated thermal storm-proof, flush casement and traditional wood windows. Created in …
Kemper System Is Top Of The Class For Liquid Waterproofing
Kemper System’s ‘Stratex’ warm roof system was the ideal solution for Castle Contractors when it recently completed the refurbishment of a high school assembly hall roof. Matthew Moss High School …