Bruce Towers & Sons, based in the heartlands of East Anglia, recently completed a major refit of Rinnai hot water heating units in four separate plant rooms across two big schools over a half term. Rinnai’s N Series hot water heating units were installed in cascade arrangements so that the schools and their thousands of staff and pupils had unlimited volumes of on demand temperature controlled hot water. Says Bruce Towers, “We were able to install all the Rinnai units in the

Thomas Dudley Ltd is proud to announce its partnership with eco-cistem™, a pioneering solution in sustainable water management. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in the  development of environmentally conscious building technologies, reinforcing Thomas Dudley’s commitment to innovation through teamwork, trusted partnerships, and a family-first approach to business. The eco-cistem™ is a revolutionary toilet cistern that uses grey condensate water - typically

Ecological Building Systems, a leading supplier of natural building products for sustainable construction, has revealed its comprehensive CPD programme for the year ahead.  The programme, which is run via live webinars by Ecological Building Systems’ technical experts, includes, for the first time a CPD on designing and building homes using the sustainable EcoCocon straw wall system.   The new CPD will focus on how the EcoCocon straw wall system helps create more sustainable,

A domestic property in Alton, Staffordshire sits in an elevated position with driveway and compact stone garage beneath the level of the house. The laundry room is housed in the garage which presented a common but problematic drainage issue: no direct access to the drainage system. Waste water needed to be pumped upwards to the existing soil stack. After a flood caused by an incorrectly specified macerator pump, homeowner Ed Shenton sought a purpose-built solution and turned

Showersave , part of The Keystone Group , has published a new report and executive summary exploring hot water cylinder sizing for domestic heat pump systems with showers. The report comes ahead of the expected publication of the Future Homes Standard (FHS) , under which new-build homes will have to meet a ‘zero-carbon ready’ standard modelled on a notional air source heat pump (ASHP). Titled, ‘Hot water cylinder sizing for domestic heat pump systems with showers: Accounting

Showersave , part of The Keystone Group , which provides drain water heat recovery solutions, has collaborated with Currie Community High School  to install Waste Water Heat Recovery Systems (WWHRS)  as part of the school’s journey to Passivhaus  certification.    Built as part of the Scottish Government’s Learning Estate Investment Programme (LEIP) , the £65 million facility in south-west Edinburgh accommodates 1,000 students and includes a swimming pool, theatre, café and e

Flybox provides safe power connectivity within large internal spaces exactly where you need it. It provides all the benefits of a flip-lid floor box, which keeps sockets hidden under the floor until you need them, with the versatility of a lengthy fly lead. The result is easy access to power in all corners of the building – a socket where you need it, when you need it. Simply open the lid and pull the retractable fly lead to the location where a 13-Amp socket is needed and co

Gilberts is delivering the low-down on how building services can meet the challenge of the changing office landscape. The drivers of reduced energy costs, creating a healthier working environment and flexible office spaces are combining to see increasing demand for underfloor air distribution (UfAD): up 8% according to market data.  Gilberts' uniquely designed GFS floor swirl diffuser brings new dimensions for designers and users of the internal space. Its performance charact

Rethinking urban living: The role of acoustic balcony glazing in inner-city high-rise living Cities in the UK are becoming taller and noisier. Between 2011 and 2021, the number of households living in a flat, maisonette or apartment increased by 21% to 5.4 million.​ 1  In London, over half of the homes built since 2002 are in high-rise buildings.​ 2     While high-rise living may address housing shortages, the quality of life for residents is often impacted by issues such as

Newton Specialist Contractor MJ Rooney  undertook this extensive basement construction project beneath a period Georgian property in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Working alongside designers from Open Architecture and  Croft Structural Engineers , the MJ Rooney team needed to carry out deep and large-scale excavations. This included significantly extending the existing basement beneath the period property and the rear garden, whilst retaining the original structure above with minima

The new Troldtekt® baffles present an elegant way to enhance room acoustics while respecting the existing architecture. The slim baffles are suspended vertically from the ceiling – giving the freedom to control the acoustics, visual expression, and even thermal indoor climate. Good acoustics are essential for well-being, focus, and comfortable conversation. Yet, in large spaces, a full acoustic ceiling is not always practical. In these cases, the new Troldtekt baffles provide

Future generations of vets are being given a green and peaceful environment in which to study, due in part to Gilberts. The University of Bristol has commissioned a new Veterinary School to support its commitment to a case-based learning model, providing specialised spaces for small-group learning. The two-storey building, designed by ADP Architecture and built by Beard Construction, features numerous elements to help deliver the University’s ambition of being a net zero camp

Thackley Primary School in Bradford is a busy, happy and active environment for learning, working hard to secure the highest educational standards for their pupils. At the centre of everything they do are their core aims of high standards, Skills for life and creating happy memories. However, both the staff and children were experiencing acoustic problems in the fantastic hall at the heart of their school. The large, open plan room provided a multi-use space used for assembli

West Fraser   has always been committed to being at the environmental forefront within its industry. The company promotes the benefits of sustainable forestry , w ith young, fast-growing trees being the lungs of Earth, breathing in carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen during the day to help generate a healthy world in which we can all thrive . The company’s  well - managed stocks  also  provide the raw material for the company’s panel products.  As well as planting more trees

A large 7.66-acre site on the north bank of the River Orwell in Ipswich, Suffolk is the site of a new 173 home housing development being built by a partnership of Galliard Homes, Aviva Investors and Packaged Living. And Stelrad has supplied just short of 1,200 of its Vita Deco radiators to share heat around the homes on the development. The main contractor for the heating installations on site is Loughton based Link 365 and the Stelrad radiators were supplied via BSS in Colch

Navigator MSL has launched the MAGBLU™ THORSYS 8M Heat Pump Circulating Pump – compact in size, powerful in performance. Specifically designed for heat pump systems, this high-efficiency pump delivers an impressive 8.1 metre head and 3.6 m³/h flow rate, making it ideal for demanding renewable installations. With a rare 135mm body, the THORSYS 8M offers exceptional output in a compact form – perfect for tight spaces without compromising on performance. It features 9-speed cont

SFA Saniflo UK is celebrating a successful show at Screwfix Live 2025, which took place at Farnborough International Exhibition Centre from 26–28 September.  The Saniflo team reported a hive of activity on the stand, which showcased the company’s  innovative product range — including the Saniflo Up macerator, Sanivite+ for kitchens and utility rooms, and the Sanicom 1 for heavy-duty commercial applications. All attracted strong interest from both installers and homeowners. Th

Wood Wharf, part of the extensive regeneration of London’s historic West India Docks, is now a thriving waterfront neighbourhood combining business, arts, retail, and residential living. Once the busiest port in the world, the area now welcomes over 120,000 office workers daily, alongside a growing mix of cultural and community-focused facilities. As part of its transformation into a vibrant, future-ready district, Pop Up Power Supplies® were appointed by Swiftline Engineerin

West Fraser  has published a new factsheet, proudly announcing the achievement that its UK operations are now officially counted as...

Navigator – one of the leading suppliers to building and plumbers merchants up and down the country – has formed a relationship with a...