Rinnai Director, Chris Goggin, examines the impact of current geopolitics to the UK customer. Since the current Middle Eastern conflict began, costs have risen and are expected to rise and UK domestic energy security is again a debated topic of public interest.      Conflict in the oilfields of the Middle East will have a greater impact than desired with this being the second time in four years that fossil fuels have been weaponised due to military actions. And once again, cu

Sam Spencer, Specification Manager at Benx Façades, explores the factors behind the growing use of colourful cladding in the modern built environment. With colour being such a powerful tool in the world of building design, why should it be reserved solely for interior schemes? Used correctly, it can be invaluable for building exteriors, helping to create a clear sense of place and identity.  As well as being nice to look at, colour has been proven to have a very real impact o

Fiona Keysell, Director of Consultancy, and Jim Howlett, Business Development Manager – Public Sector at RenEnergy UK, explore the importance of solar PV to creating a net-zero healthcare sector. NHS England spends £1.4 billion on energy, making it the single biggest user of energy in the public sector. With this demand only set to rise, the value of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems has become a strategic consideration for NHS estates as decarbonisation pressures fundamentally

Neil Turner, Technical Manager at Ecological Building Systems, advises on designing airtight buildings while protecting against moisture damage. Creating an airtight home is a fundamental part of modern building design, supporting energy efficiency and building performance, from meeting regulatory requirements through to high-performance standards such as Passive House. An airtight home eliminates leaks in the building envelope that should not exist. This is crucial for maint

Tradie influencers could play an increasingly important role in inspiring the next generation of construction workers, according to new research from  Barratt Redrow . More than half (58%) of Gen Z are now watching trade, DIY and building content on social media, highlighting the growing visibility of skilled careers online. To better understand this trend, Barratt Redrow surveyed 2,000 young people aged 13–28 about their attitudes toward apprenticeships, university and caree

A comprehensive refurb of the Mere Golf Resort & Spa included a completed M & E upgrade, delivered by AB Engineering, has given the site a high performance and cutting-edge building services across the hotel, spa and conference facilities. The multifaceted site has buildings dating back to 1924, meaning that a flexible design and technology approach was needed to deliver high volumes of DHW with limited onsite plant space – hence the Rinnai Hybrid system that combines high ef