Boiler Plus compliant controls from ESi

ESi is enjoying phenomenal growth and is a highly competent heating controls brand, and it proudly stands behind two of its Boiler Plus compliant controls. ESi’s ESRTP4RF and ESRTP5 Wifi controls are both fully Boiler Plus compliant, offering a smart... View Article

Wilo small circulators

Wilo offers the new generation of the Wilo-Yonos PICO series small circulators to the UK market. A range of new features has been added to this popular circulator primarily for residential homes, for heating systems and air conditioning equipment. Wilo... View Article

The fabric-first route to healthy interiors

As well as improving sustainability, PIR insulation can create interiors that excel in terms of comfort and wellbeing, as Jon Parsons of Recticel Insulation explains The average UK household spends around £1,230 on fuel bills each year, which can be... View Article

Flexvent success for Flamco

Leading HVAC component manufacturer Flamco is celebrating the sale of its three millionth Flexvent air vent valve in the UK and Ireland in the past ten years. Selling around 300,000 of these a year it’s clear to see that these... View Article

Design for total envelope safety

James Gooder of SFS Fall Protection Systems explains what specifiers need to consider when designing for safe working at height The ability to be able to design-in safety gives assurance to those tasked with maintaining the building envelope. This includes... View Article

DANLERS launch Wirepas Mesh networking controls range

UK manufacturer, DANLERS Limited, has partnered with Wirepas, a leading provider of mesh networking technology, to enable DANLERS lighting controls with mesh based wireless connectivity. This expands the range of Wirepas enabled devices available to the growing number of lighting... View Article

Anvil metal cladding systems

This innovative range of metal rainscreen systems allow a precise and efficient installation, with perfect joint lines and accurate tolerances. The common misconception is that innovative and stylish metal facade systems are expensive and perceived to be complicated to install... View Article

Why concrete remains a rock-solid design choice

Dr Bill Price of Tarmac Cement discusses why concrete is increasingly popular with architects for its aesthetic as well as practical characteristics An ever-popular material for construction, concrete is seeing a new wave of usage and innovation, thanks to both... View Article

Smart homes means secure homes

Mark Carey of Salto Systems discusses how technology is now laying the foundation for the creation of truly smart homes when it comes to security Still thinking in terms of keys and locks when it comes to security for your... View Article

Expand your mind

Adrian Walker of Sundolitt discusses why specifiers should consider expanded polystyrene as a versatile as well as sustainable material for landscaping applications Weighing only 1 per cent of the weight of traditional fill, expanded polystyrene (EPS) is continuing to prove... View Article

The offsite route to accessibility

Chris Sutton from On the Level discusses the challenge of delivering accessible living for an ageing population, and the benefits of offsite bathroom construction One of our greatest societal challenges is how we meet the needs of an ageing population.... View Article

Turning the sound down

As higher density living becomes more common, nuisance noise and its possible impact on health is becoming an all-important topic. With one of the most invasive irritations being impact sound, Chris Willett of Schöck describes an innovative solution for staircases... View Article

Age-friendly – adaptable and ‘care ready’

Guidance billed as ‘a new bar for the design of future housing for an ageing population’ is reiterating the need for homes to be adaptable and ‘care ready’. One of the simplest means of ensuring that is met is by... View Article

Getting the balance right

Jon Sheaf of AluK discusses the considerations that must be taken into account when specifying curtain walling, alongside achieving the right aesthetic results Once a glazed facade has been chosen as part of your building envelope, the first stage in... View Article

Uponor Minitec Underfloor Heating System

Maximum Comfort. Minimal Height. Zero Hassle Uponor Minitec is a low profile underfloor heating solution (15mm build height), which is ideal for retrofit and new build applications. Bringing comfort to everyday living, it delivers the following key advantages in comparison... View Article

Consort Claudgen launches CRXSL wireless controller

Consort Claudgen has launched the CRXSL wireless controller which is compatible with all Consort’s RX and SL heaters and allows multiple control of RX and SL heaters at the same time. It is mains or battery-powered and offers up to... View Article

Deanestor expands into high end kitchens for residential schemes

Deanestor, one of the UK’s leading contract furniture specialists, has announced its expansion into kitchens for the premium build-to-rent and market sale housing sectors. Following its success in the manufacture and installation of high-quality kitchen furniture across a range of... View Article