Showersave, the award-winning manufacturer and distributor of waste water heat recovery systems (WWHRS), has unveiled the Showersave QB1-21XE, its latest innovation designed to help self-builders and homeowners improve energy efficiency and reduce utility costs.
HMG Paints Ltd has announced the launch of its HydroPro Floor Paint, an easy to apply, single pack, water-based product that provides an excellent result in the shortest possible time.
As we stand on the brink of potentially a major re-focus for the construction sector and a new emphasis upon delivering living, learning, leisure and workspace fit for future generations and designed to meet ever-changing aspirations, we must not lose sight of the need for maintaining quality, regulatory and environmental standards.
HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, announces that its Signo™ Readers seamlessly integrate with the UK government’s GovPass standard, built on open standards for enhanced security and flexibility.
The use of diesel fuel to power construction plant and machinery has been identified as one of the ‘hotspots’ in energy consumption and carbon emissions for many contractors across the UK. With businesses seeking to reduce operational carbon emissions this creates an opportunity to achieve significant steps towards sustainable construction and Net Zero targets.
Sliding doors have become a must-have in the era of new development for residential and commercial buildings. Due to the many benefits and visual appeal offered, architecture firms and developers now recommend including them when planning a building design. When considering what your door will be made of, however, an aluminium sliding door is the best choice for lasting and functioning well.
Sustainable wood flooring specialist Karta has launched a brand-new series of sustainable floors with 18 new, completely natural, toxin-free, and plastic free floors.
Keane Environmental supplied Diffusion fan coils units to the Bank Centre site in Ballsbridge, Dublin. The Bank Centre site was redeveloped with the campus designed to be a state-of-the-art work environment and one of the most sustainable workspaces in Europe.
In modern architecture, the timeless appeal of brick remains constant. As towns and cities expand and commercial spaces redefine urban aesthetics, architects are continuing to explore innovative ways to integrate traditional materials into contemporary designs. Mathew Davies, National Specification Manager for brick manufacturer Vandersanden, explains how bricks can deliver transformative solutions in commercial architecture.
“Net Zero” is the current buzz word throughout the construction industry, and as such the ‘embodied carbon’ or ‘recycled content’ within new construction products is under scrutiny, with the perception that those manufactured with lower embodied carbon, or greater quantities of recycled content, are more sustainable. Yet a better understanding of the full picture is essential when choosing products.
