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Wellington Boot it?
Wellington Boot It? It’s a term used by many builders nowadays to describe a way of ensuring prevention of damp ingress at ground level, whenever forming a new opening in a cavity or solid external wall, extending a building, or tackling an existing damp problem. A Wellington Boot keeps the wet out and prevents wet soaking upwardly or inwardly – and that’s exactly what the Type LTT Cavity Tray does. Simply bed it in position, and the shape protects across the opening, includi


Promat bolsters sustainability commitment with EPDs for 86% of products sold
UK based passive fire protection manufacturer Promat has published Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for 86% of its products sold within the Etex Building Performance UK division, to provide transparent, third-party verified data to customers, ensuring they have access to credible sustainability information to inform specification. As part of its ClearChange sustainability program, Promat has increased transparency by providing customers access to environmental declar


Reynaers shortlisted for Commercial Project of the Year at the G-Awards
Reynaers Aluminium UK has been shortlisted for Commercial Project of the Year at this year’s prestigious G-awards thanks to its involvement in the high-profile Wembley Park regeneration project in collaboration with Everglade Windows Ltd. Reynaers’ innovative systems played a central part in the North East Lands NE02 and NE03 development of the extensive regeneration project which helped to achieve developer Quintain’s vision for this ambitious £227m project. Designed to pr


Daikin announces exclusive Black Friday and Cyber Monday savings
Daikin UK is launching an exclusive Black Friday and Cyber Monday campaign, offering enhanced savings on its popular Split and Sky Air conditioning systems. Running from 24th November to 1st December, the eight-day promotion provides an additional 15% reduction on top of existing discounts, delivering exceptional value to Daikin's professional network. The offer is available exclusively through ProShop, Daikin's dedicated online sales and support platform, where the discoun


Discreet fire protection for a landmark Mayfair office
When leading fire and security specialists Cornerstone were appointed to deliver the life safety systems for the refurbishment of 77 Grosvenor Street, they faced a unique challenge.


RINNAI – NEW CPD ON ‘WATER NEUTRALITY’
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


Zero-downtime solution for Spire Murrayfield hospital
Kimpton, a Liverpool-based HVAC specialist contractor, has supplied and installed an emergency replacement Rinnai hot water heating system at the Spire Murrayfield hospital in Barnston, Wirral after the site’s gas-fired storage water heaters failed to operate. Replacing the system meant that the hospital could continue supplying care to the community without interruption. The hospital produced hot water via a single gas fired storage water heater but, when this unit failed, a


What role do membranes play in timber frame kits?
Essential repairs and renovation works were carried out on a parish church in Oxfordshire, as part of which St Mary’s Barton is receiving a new pitched roof covering and underlay. The roofing work has been carried out by contractors Speakman Roofing, working with main contractor Building Bespoke. The church was built in 1958 by architect, NF Cachemaille-Day, who designed some of the UK’s most ‘revolutionary’ 20 th century churches, including St Mary’s. Andrew...


Restoring heritage with precision
A sensitive restoration of St Gabriel’s Lodge, Chapel and Woodthorpe Hall has brought new life to historic buildings near Manchester University, combining heritage craftsmanship with modern performance and design. The St Gabriel’s project involved the careful restoration of the historic Lodge, Chapel and Woodthorpe Hall, alongside the construction of two new complementary buildings to create 319 high-quality student bedrooms close to Manchester University. McClaren Constr


CCF expands its floor insulation offering
UK-based interior building products distributor CCF has announced a trial launch of the new Celotex XPS 300 SL FN floor insulation boards. This trial launch strengthens CCF’s commitment to providing a variety of insulation products for a wide range of construction applications, with stock now available in select branches. Manufactured by Soprema Insulation under the Celotex brand, Celotex XPS 300 SL FN is a rigid thermal insulation board made from extruded polystyrene (XPS


Understand SPF for Smarter Heat Pump System Design with Rinnai CPD
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


Bespoke interior design at iconic London development
Designed and curated by Gloria Sanchez of Tailored Living Interiors Award-winning south London interior design studio, Tailored Living Interiors , bring bespoke luxury, comfort, and elegance to Oakley House and Pico House; two properties which are nestled within the repurposed iconic Grade II listed development, Battersea Power Station. This development was introduced to Tailored Living Interiors through its exclusive collaboration with Kingdom International Real Estate .


Performance meets style with The Radiator Company's newest fan-assisted radiators
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


The Residence Collection announced as a finalist in three categories for the G25 Awards
The Residence Collection , premium window and door designer, has been shortlisted as a finalist for three awards in this year's G Awards, an annual celebration of talent in the glass and glazing industry. The Residence Collection are in the running for Commercial Project of the Year, New product of the Year and Promotional Campaign of the Year. The first award that The Residence Collection has been shortlisted for is Commercial Project of the Year for their work in collabor


Preventing poor workplace acoustics
Ben Hancock, Managing Director of Oscar Acoustics, explains why acoustics play a key role in the great return to the office. Many industries are calling for employees to return to the office full time, but a critical design element remains absent from most workplaces – appropriate acoustics. Consequently, we’re ignoring a fundamental issue; poor sound management is actively driving away talent from the office. SonaSpray in inclusive office for global NGO client. BW
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