Rekha Thawrani, OBE and Global Director of NEC Contracts, explains why the industry is moving towards collaborative contracts that can deliver better outcomes for everyone involved. The construction industry faces a perfect storm of challenges. Designing and building against a volatile economic backdrop while racing towards net zero targets demands innovation, sustainability and efficiency like never before. Many in the sector already understand the value of trusted supply ch

Zentia explores why noise pollution is now a key consideration of modern office design. Office spaces are undergoing a transformation. The traditional office is being increasingly replaced by flexible working environments, smaller workspaces, and collaborative co-working hubs. As businesses adapt to changing work dynamics, the demand for workspaces that prioritise both productivity and comfort has led to an increased focus on sustainable design. Noise pollution management and

Onduline reveals how its ISOLINE LOW LINE sub-roof system is supporting Aldi’s nationwide re-roofing programme. When Aldi decided to centralise its approach to roof refurbishments, it marked a significant change in the way the supermarket chain manages its growing property estate. Previously, re-roofing had been handled on a store-by-store basis, resulting in mixed materials, varying specifications and inconsistent performance across the UK. So Aldi sought a standardised spec

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

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

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 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 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

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

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

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...

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

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