Ed Morris, Technical Manager at Altecnic, explains the role filters play in protecting heating and cooling systems from debris. Filters play an important role in protecting heating and cooling systems from circulating debris, but selecting the right solution isn’t always as straightforward as matching a filter to the pipe size. Different systems present different challenges, from flow requirements and pressure drop to the type and volume of contaminants present. MYTH 1: ALL F

Join Rinnai’s free newsletter to learn more about future fuels and legislation https://www.rinnai-uk.co.uk/contact-us/newsletter-sign Rinnai’s Peter Seddon discusses hybrid systems and the separate technologies that combine to create an efficient configuration of components that produce heating and hot water. Continue reading to find out how a hybrid system operates and how gas and electricity are used to optimise system longevity, efficiency and performance. A possible solut

A family home in Shropshire has been named Crittall House of the Year 2026, following a renovation that has opened up its living spaces and strengthened its connection with the garden. Built approximately 65 years ago, the house was designed by its first owner to have the character and appearance of a much older property. That sense of history was one of the reasons homeowners Alison and Stu were drawn to the house when they moved in 21 years ago, and preserving it remaine

Rinnai Applied Head of Design Sean Ehlen evaluates the importance of heat pump system congruity utilising Seasonal Performance Factors (SPF) as the expected performance. Advanced evaluations and verified methodologies are the preferred modes of measurement. A heat pump’s capabilities should be based on actual operating conditions and locations to yield accurate pictures of on-site performance. To learn more about Hybrid heating hot water systems contact the Rinnai design team

Something new is coming. Comfort is about to change. Ferroli UK is preparing to unveil a new renewable heating product on 1 November 2026. The launch comes after the Ferroli Group introduced its new brand identity on 15 September 2026, bringing a new logo, colour palette, typography, photography and tone of voice, together with the international claim “Feel well. Live inspired.” The new identity is already live across Ferroli’s digital channels at ferroli.com and will extend

Knauf Gypsum will give visitors to Education Estates (20-21 October 2026) a first look at its new specification guide, which brings together current and previous Department for Education (DfE) master plans, system selection and specification in one place. In a sector first, the Knauf Design Guide: Education maps systems against the latest DfE Construction Framework 2025 floorplans, while also covering Pre CF25 designs for projects already in development. Developed using fee

Rinnai Director Chris Goggin confronts the question surrounding heat pump installations: how does the idea of heat pumps being classified as the primary solution towards domestic and commercial decarbonisation compare to the direction of the UK low carbon heating and hot water technology market? Heat pumps are a huge part of the UK's plans to lower carbon emissions, but to fulfil the aims of the UK Department of Energy Security and NetZero, heat pumps must become more accessi

New report finds buyers routinely underestimate renovation costs while overlooking the potential six-figure added value offered by new build homes Home buyers choosing a renovation project in the hope of getting better value could face costs of over £170,000 to bring it up to the standard offered by today’s new build homes, research by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) shows. The report reveals a significant gap between the perceived value of a ‘fixer-upper’ and the reality

BURY (August 2026) –Nicola John, Managing Director of Fire Door Maintenance (FDM) Training and Development, explains the risk of the long-standing industry reliance on on-the-job training and the need to meet legislation by blending on-site, hands-on experience with vocational qualifications. Over the past few years, the construction and fire safety sectors have experienced an unprecedented reassessment of how competence is defined, developed, and demonstrated. The Building S

All the companies and projects shortlisted ahead of the black-tie ceremony at Excel London on 25 November. The London Construction Awards 2026 has today revealed its shortlist, recognising the standout projects, products, teams and achievements from across the UK's construction and built environment industry. The shortlist was drawn from hundreds of entries received ahead of this year's deadline. Winners will be selected by an independent judging panel of senior figures from

Rinnai Director Chris Goggin evaluates the new potential path of UK emissions reductions under Prime Minister Andy Burnham. As NetZero has become increasingly polarising both domestically and internationally by some mainstream media outlets, the UK’s pursuit of carbon neutrality must be adapted to match both public demand and market forces. Continue reading to see the how and why of NetZero being altered to combat diminishing political and public support fuelled by global eco

Specification, installation and maintenance are critical to fire door performance, but there’s another measure of fire door safety that is all too often overlooked: what happens to the door during everyday use. Sue Corrick of Allegion explores some of the most common end user concerns. Correct specification, expert installation and routine maintenance are all prerequisites of fire door safety. These principles are well established and regulated within passive fire protection

HID, a global leader in trusted identity and physical access control solutions, has launched HID Signo Décor in response to growing demand from architects, specifiers and integrators for a Signo-grade reader designed for high-end spaces without compromising security. The Signo Décor Reader 30 mounts flush on European- and China-style back boxes and sits behind a robust glass face. Rated IK10 for impact resistance and IP65 for indoor and outdoor use, it is designed to suit loc

Senior Architectural Systems has returned to the Building Centre with a new permanent product stand showcasing the company’s latest aluminium window, door and curtain wall systems. Located in central London, the Building Centre is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting innovation in the built environment. Its exhibition space provides leading manufacturers, including Senior, with the opportunity to showcase a selection of market-leading products. Positioned within t

Coventry-based KRASI Fire Protection was appointed to carry out all the upgrades within the roof space of a late 20th-century residential development. As well as undertaking the design work, KRASI installed a temporary walkway within the roof zone and began erecting studwork partitions to either side of the central access corridor, creating a framework into which the FIREFLY FB180 batts could be built. This construction was treated on both sides with the ablative coating, whi