Northwest contractor Winrow Building Services has recently completed the installation of a new high-performance system for heating and hot water production at a 111-bedroom hotel in Birmingham City Centre.  The hotel is part of one of the world’s biggest chains and the system has been augmented with SPF calculations and complete system integration for maximum operational efficiencies.   The new system consists of two 27kW R290 heat pumps, optimised with a bespoke 800-litre pr

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has scooped the ‘Domestic Ventilation Product of the Year’ award at the prestigious H&V News Awards. The Sussex-based company secured the accolade for its Lo-Carbon Sentinel Econiq range of Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR). The win demonstrates Vent-Axia’s design leadership, providing a range of effective whole-house ventilation solutions to help overcome the challenges the New-Build Residential sector faces.

Andrews Water Heaters supplied a new system to a hotel in Cirencester as part of a replacement project. Specify & Build reports. The Kings Head Hotel, a boutique 64-bedroom Cotswold Inn in the heart of Cirencester, is well known for the consistently high-quality service it offers its guests. As with all hotel buildings, ensuring a reliable and efficient hot water supply is a priority for the hotel owners, Brakspear Group, for the comfort and safety of its guests.  So, when th

As global temperatures rise, so does the need for cooling. Rinnai’s Managing Director Tony Gittings looks at the reasons behind these accelerated increases in demand. Can our electricity grids handle the heat – and can governments accommodate growing demand without infringing upon net zero ambitions? A requirement for properties to be cooled during summer months is becoming ever more sought after by both international and UK customers. Global temperatures are rising, largely

The new DEVIcell Low Carbon insulation plate system offers faster heat, lower energy use and a smaller carbon footprint. Developed by European underfloor heating manufacturer DEVI, the system is made using 75% recycled aluminium and delivers up to 33% faster heat-up times and impressive energy savings. Suitable for both dry installations beneath wood, laminate, or parquet floors, and wet screed installations beneath tiles, DEVIcell Low Carbon can be used under almost any floo

Recent additions to Rinnai’s extensive list of industry relevant CPDs include SPF – Seasonal Performance Factors and Heat Pump Design; Introduction to Water Neutrality; and Retrofitting Heat Pumps into the Leisure Sector through CCA and SPF Analysis. All the CPDs provide updated insights into significant issues concerning contractors, consultants, specifiers, system designers, and installers operating in the UK HVAC market. The CPD on Seasonal Performance Factors (SPF) discus

Rinnai has produced a new CPD titled ‘W ater Neutrality’ and it details a subject that will become increasingly important as UK water supplies become less accessible due to overpopulation and climate change. Rinnai aims to increase awareness of this issue as well as supply verified information and industry insight into the question:   should water neutrality be added to national legislation?   Sign up today as places are limited at https://www.rinnai-uk.co.uk/training/element

Rinnai’s CPD, ‘Seasonal Performance Factors and Heat Pump Design’, details the  evaluation of SPF when measuring a heat pump system's overall energy efficiency throughout an entire heating season, whilst further considering variations in temperature and other system factors.     Sign up today as places are limited at https://www.rinnai-uk.co.uk/training/elementallondon-cpd-sign   Rinnai’s  Seasonal Performance Factors and Heat Pump Design  CPD details the potential limitation

The Radiator Company, manufacturer of designer radiators, has launched two new fan-assisted radiators – the Relax Air and Relax Style. The additions join the expanding ‘Relax’ range, offering even more choice for heating specifications, especially when dealing with low-temperature systems.   The Relax Air and Relax Style are both aesthetically pleasing, and highly practical fan-assisted radiators designed to boost heat throughout spaces. Ideal for both traditional, low temp s

RINNAI APPLIED IS AT THE ELEMENTAL SHOW LONDON EXCEL NOVEMBER 19/20 TH  2025   Rinnai Applied have made its first major launch with the introduction of its R290 range of commercial and industrial heat pumps. Rinnai Applied’s new high efficiency and eco-friendly heat pumps arrives in a wide variety of sizes from 40kW to 410kW and uses the propane-based refrigerant R290. To request a brochure on this new innovative range simply follow this link https://www.rinnai-uk.co.uk/conta

REHAU is set to host a free in-person workshop centred around the future of district heating on 27 November 2025, at The Building Centre in London. The  Next Level Heat Networks  workshop offers a free opportunity to gain innovative insights into low-carbon heat networks, panel discussions and a chance to network with industry experts.    The implementation of low-carbon solutions will be pivotal in achieving net zero, which is why REHAU remains committed to not only innovati

Rinnai’s recent additions to the company’s extensive list of industry relevant CPDs include SPF – Seasonal Performance Factors and Heat Pump Design; Introduction to Water Neutrality and Retrofitting Heat Pumps into the Leisure Sector through CCA & SPF Analysis.   Sign up today as places are limited at https://www.rinnai-uk.co.uk/training/elementallondon-cpd-sign  and see how you can earn and learn bursaries of up to £200 on successful completion of all three CPDs.   All the C

Leading ventilation manufacturer, Vent-Axia, is taking part in the BESA Ventil8 Day Exchange on Thursday, 6th November at The Building Centre, London, to support World Ventil8 Day. The BESA Ventil8 Day Exchange aims to bring together engineers, contractors, consultant housing professionals and anyone with an interest in healthier buildings to promote and facilitate collaboration between academia, industry and regulatory bodies. Louise McHugh, Commercial and Industrial Product

RINNAI APPLIED IS AT THE ELEMENTAL SHOW LONDON EXCEL NOVEMBER 19/20 TH 2025 Rinnai’s Chris Goggin looks in detail at the cost savings in both time and energy costs that comes with effective scale protection to all systems.   https://www.rinnai-uk.co.uk/contact-us/ask-us-question   Limescale within the heating & hot water systems at commercial sites across the UK is a common problem associated with hardwater areas. About 60% of mains water supplied in the UK is classified as

Vent-Axia is exhibiting its latest ventilation solutions for housebuilders and social housing providers at the elementalLONDON exhibition on 19-20 November 2025. Visitors to stand D46 will be able to see the award-winning Lo-Carbon Sentinel Econiq range, and meet Vent-Axia experts to learn about the ideal ventilation and overheating solutions for their projects.  Vent-Axia’s Lo-Carbon Sentinel Econiq range of mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) is designed to pro