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Rinnai r290 heat pump and cylinder system powers major hotel
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
1 day ago
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
Nov 20
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...
Nov 20
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STS202-BR2 success fuels demand for Jack Aluminium’s TD68 system
Jack Aluminium Systems has achieved STS202-BR2 approval for its TD68 thermal door system, confirming its capability to meet BR2-level security performance – equivalent to LPS1175 SR2. The approval has already acted as a catalyst for increased Q4 sales, as specifiers and fabricators look for aluminium alternatives to steel in high-security projects. Historically, STS202-BR2 approvals have been achieved mainly by steel doorsets. The standard measures a door’s ability to resist
1 day ago
Rinnai r290 heat pump and cylinder system powers major hotel
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
1 day ago
How timber is shaping the future of leisure
Alex Brock, Senior Pre-Construction Manager at B&K Hybrid Solutions, explores timber’s growing use in leisure facilities and explores the Cozenton Park Sports Centre project. In the ever-evolving landscape of leisure, the use of engineered timber has emerged as a key material. Sustainable, efficient, and visually striking, timber has become the material of choice for forward-thinking developments across the UK. Few projects demonstrate this better than the newly completed Co
2 days ago
Leisure centre meets Passivhaus standards
The world’s first Passivhaus-certified leisure centre needed a highly efficient external air barrier to meet the required standards. St Sidwell’s Point in Exeter is the world’s first Passivhaus-certified, multi-zoned leisure centre. Developed on a brownfield site, it comprises a 25m main pool and 20m learner pool, a confidence water pool, and a 100-seat spectator area. There is also a cafe, soft play area, gym, health suites, and spa. The £44 million, world-leading project in
3 days ago
KINGFISHER LOUVRES PROVIDE A PERFECT SOLUTION FOR A TRIO OF HOTEL REFURBISHMENTS
Jo Foulkes, Commercial Operations Manager from Kingfisher Louvres, explains how its practical solutions have been used in three different hotel refurbishments. When it comes to hotel design, external louvres need to perfectly balance performance attributes such as weather protection, ventilation and acoustic attenuation without detracting from the exterior aesthetic. From boutique city centre venues to luxury countryside resorts, hotels need extensive plant equipment and, wi
3 days ago
GE Door Manufacturing launches the UK’s only independently certified Hygrothermal Doorset for DfE projects
GE Door Manufacturing has announced the launch of the GE Hygrothermal Doorset - the only UK-manufactured doorset independently tested and certified to meet EN 12219 for hygrothermal performance. The new product provides verified compliance with the Department for Education’s (DfE) requirements for school doorsets, helping architects, contractors and facilities managers meet official performance standards with confidence. The DfE recommends that certain school doorsets must
3 days ago
DEVICELL offers a sustainable step forward in underfloor heating
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
Nov 28
Vent-Axia’s Sentinel Apex gains Passivhaus certification
Vent-Axia has gained Passivhaus Certification for its Sentinel Apex commercial Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) range. Gaining this certification confirms that the Sentinel Apex is suitable for low and zero-carbon buildings, with the Passivhaus Certified models available at no extra cost. Vent-Axia has now attained Passivhaus Certification for its HR06, HR10, HR15, and HR21 Sentinel Apex units. MVHR performance is considered an integral element of the primar
Nov 13
A superior render choice for coastal conditions
Life on the coast has its perks, but also presents some serious challenges for architects. The salty breeze and sea spray can wreak havoc on building materials, causing rapid corrosion, especially to steel components. Render is often used on coastal houses to protect the substrate from the elements but staining from rusty steel beading, which is used to reinforce the edges and create attractive straight finishes, can spoil the look. PVC render beads offer long-lasting protect
Nov 6
Glidevale Protect announces new collaboration with SBS Cladding
Building products manufacturer Glidevale Protect has established a collaborative partnership with SBS Cladding to bring its high-performance fire-rated external wall membranes to SBS’s portfolio of façade solutions. L to R – Kelly Phipps, Glidevale Protect’s Head of Sales Specification for Fire Rated Solutions and Michael Brookman, Cladding Product Advisor, SBS Cladding. SBS Cladding can now offer Glidevale Protect’s Protect FrameSafe FR fire-rated external wall membrane a
Nov 5
Brett Martin launches Adopta drain and sewer pipes
Brett Martin has launched Adopta, a complete portfolio of drain and sewer pipes, fittings and non-entry inspection chambers for where the drains/sewers are required to be adopted by the sewerage or water authority. The Adopta range is manufactured and tested to ensure full compliance with the strict industry guidelines and requirements for adoptable drain and sewer projects in England, Scotland and Wales. The introduction of a full package adoptable system is a seminal momen
Nov 5
Vent-Axia showcases the latest ventilation solutions at elementalLONDON
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
Nov 3
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Rinnai r290 heat pump and cylinder system powers major hotel
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
1 day ago
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
Nov 20
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...
Nov 20
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