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Future role of gas? The Rinnai survey says...
Rinnai marketeer, Beckie Lam, presents the results of a representational survey of HVAC industry consultants & contractors on the subject of “The Future Role of Gas in UK Heating and Hot Water.” From this survey are findings on current confidence - or lack off – on the role of Natural Gas regarding future technologies and practises. For free policy, opinion pieces, and more sign up for the free Rinnai newsletter today - https://www.rinnai-uk.co.uk/contact-us/newsletter-sign
7 hours ago


SONAS Bathrooms debuts two new collections at KBB Birmingham
SONAS Bathrooms , Ireland’s leading bathroom manufacturer, debuted two new collections – The Living Collection and The Reed Collection – for the first time in the UK, as the company returned to KBB Birmingham for a second year. SONAS’ return to the show marked another step of the brand’s expansion in the UK, showcasing new ranges that are designed to support retailers with coordinated, display-ready bathroom solutions that combine strong design with practical consideration
1 day ago


Lunch and learn with Et Lorem and Hendel & Hendel
Award -winning kitchen design studio, Et Lorem , partners with British designers and curators of bespoke hardware, Hendel & Hendel , to host a co-branded ‘Lunch and Learn’ at Hendel & Hendel’s new London Experience Studio on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 12–2pm. Providing the perfect setting to cultivate innovation and explore new avenues of creativity, both brands have come together and invited the design elite to explore the latest collections by Hendel & Hendel, and how they
1 day ago


The impact of current geopolitics
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
5 days ago


The next chapter in building façades
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
5 days ago


The future of solar power in healthcare
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
6 days ago



Pyroguard protects French Goodlife project
Pyroguard, the world’s leading independent provider of fire safety glass, has been specified as part of the transformation of the former corporate office headquarters of telecommunications company Canal+ into an ambitious mixed-use development in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France. Originally constructed in 2002, the 28,000 m² l’Eiffel building comprises eight superstructure levels and five basement levels. Its reinvention required far more than a conventional refurbishment; it de
Mar 10


Makita's new framing nailers are driven to perform
Makita has expanded its professional cordless range with the introduction of the brushless and high performance BN001GZ and BN002GZ Framing Nailers. Built on Makita’s advanced XGT ® 40VMax platform, the models combine power, precision and reliability to deliver quality results no matter what the task is at hand. The new framing nailers deliver powerful performance combined with the freedom and efficiency required on construction sites. Both offer a true pneumatic feel due
Mar 8


New fastener lengths simplify deeper soffit liner installation
New fastener lengths in EJOT’s DDS-Z range, exclusively available in the UK, are enabling much deeper levels of soffit insulation to be installed easily and efficiently thanks to the screw’s ability to anchor effectively into concrete with an embedment of just 25mm. Existing DDS-Z fasteners in lengths including 275mm, 300mm, 325mm and 350mm are already proving popular with installers tasked with meeting higher thermal performance and fire resistance objectives in projects suc
Feb 9


SmokeGo offers complete smoke control made simple
Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has introduced SmokeGo, a smoke control panel designed to offer complete and active smoke management through the fire system, without the complexity. Developed to give specifiers, installers, and end-users a smarter, more intuitive way to achieve smoke control in a range of buildings, it is designed to make smoke control simpler, faster and fully compliant. From dedicated to non-dedicated smoke control systems, SmokeGo makes c
Feb 9


Turning waste into warmth
W.Howard’s new subsidiary, Pillo, is transforming how the industry thinks about waste MDF by recovering and reusing wood fibres to create a natural, UK-manufactured wood-fibre insulation. For decades, MDF has been one of the few timber-based materials that could not be recycled. Instead it often went to landfill or incineration, creating a gap in the timber sector’s otherwise strong recycling story. That is about to change with the arrival of W.Howard Pillo – a natural, UK ma
Feb 6


Triton Showers Successful in Patent Infringement Appeal Against Kohler Mira
Triton Showers will continue to sell its leading range of DuElec® electric showers in the UK and Ireland, following its victory in the Court of Appeal in a long-running patent infringement action brought by Kohler Mira. In its judgment dated 22 December 2025, the Court of Appeal unanimously overturned the lower court’s findings of both validity and infringement of the patent in question, which concerned Triton’s range of dual outlet electric showers. This follows an initial
Jan 29



Future role of gas? The Rinnai survey says...
Rinnai marketeer, Beckie Lam, presents the results of a representational survey of HVAC industry consultants & contractors on the subject of “The Future Role of Gas in UK Heating and Hot Water.” From this survey are findings on current confidence - or lack off – on the role of Natural Gas regarding future technologies and practises. For free policy, opinion pieces, and more sign up for the free Rinnai newsletter today - https://www.rinnai-uk.co.uk/contact-us/newsletter-sign
7 hours ago


“You Don’t Have to Fit a Mould”: Roma Agrawal on Building a More Inclusive Future in Construction
Lighthouse Charity speaks with Roma Agrawal MBE, Structural Engineer, Author and Broadcaster Roma Agrawal has spent her career shaping the built world and cites her career highlight as the six years she spent working on the tallest building in Western Europe - the Shard , designing the foundations and the iconic spire. She was also part of the transformation of Crystal Palace station. She continues to influence the way we talk about engineering itself, so as part of the Light
Mar 2


New rooflights for iconic shopping arcade
Howells Patent Glazing has returned to Northallerton institution, Barkers, to replace three areas of roof glazing above the iconic arcade at the High Street department store and in the atrium of Barkers Home store. This follows the installation of replacement rooflights in all four atriums in the centre of the store in 2022. The Arcade is located on Northallerton High Street and is home to a variety of retail and commercial premises, including a jewellers, shoe shop, florist
Feb 20
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Future role of gas? The Rinnai survey says...
Rinnai marketeer, Beckie Lam, presents the results of a representational survey of HVAC industry consultants & contractors on the subject of “The Future Role of Gas in UK Heating and Hot Water.” From this survey are findings on current confidence - or lack off – on the role of Natural Gas regarding future technologies and practises. For free policy, opinion pieces, and more sign up for the free Rinnai newsletter today - https://www.rinnai-uk.co.uk/contact-us/newsletter-sign
7 hours ago


“You Don’t Have to Fit a Mould”: Roma Agrawal on Building a More Inclusive Future in Construction
Lighthouse Charity speaks with Roma Agrawal MBE, Structural Engineer, Author and Broadcaster Roma Agrawal has spent her career shaping the built world and cites her career highlight as the six years she spent working on the tallest building in Western Europe - the Shard , designing the foundations and the iconic spire. She was also part of the transformation of Crystal Palace station. She continues to influence the way we talk about engineering itself, so as part of the Light
Mar 2


New rooflights for iconic shopping arcade
Howells Patent Glazing has returned to Northallerton institution, Barkers, to replace three areas of roof glazing above the iconic arcade at the High Street department store and in the atrium of Barkers Home store. This follows the installation of replacement rooflights in all four atriums in the centre of the store in 2022. The Arcade is located on Northallerton High Street and is home to a variety of retail and commercial premises, including a jewellers, shoe shop, florist
Feb 20
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