Oct 22, 2024 · Mitsubishi Electric, manufacturer of the UK’s award-winning Ecodan heat pumps, has published a new white paper revealing that air source heat pumps can now be integrated with microbore pipework, commonly found in new homes built from the 1970s and 1980s. This will reduce the retrofit cost of installing a heat pump and make it more attractive for homeowners to move away from fossil fuel ...

Dec 12, 2024 · VIVID a leading provider of affordable housing, is pleased to announce the acquisition of 378 properties from L&Q, with a further 30 to complete shortly.Of the transferring properties, 371 are homes. This strategic acquisition will significantly enhance our capacity to provide quality, affordable housing to families and individuals, allowing us to focus more intensely on meeting their needs.

Oct 16, 2024 · The humble mechanical extract fan: the unsung hero of the ventilation market. They’re never the star of a company’s product portfolio and, once they’re

Nov 1, 2023 · In this guide, I take a look at the history of the sitting room vs living room debate, find out how these rooms differ, and offer some practical advice on how to furnish and decorate them!

Mar 27, 2024 · By Jason Allen, Commercial Product Manager, Groupe Atlantic UK, ROI & NA. In line with the Government’s drive to decarbonise the UK , heat pumps play a valuable contribution to the delivery of a low-carbon future, but at the heart of an efficient heat pump system lies an important element: the refrigerant.. In this article, we look at synthetic and natural options and discuss the factors to ...

Nov 6, 2024 · Specifiers are increasingly weighing up the net zero impact of materials they use – and Saint-Gobain Weber has risen to the challenge.. Its new breakthrough weberpral E render, with increased levels of recycled material, boasts a 22%* reduction in carbon emissions from fossil fuels.. Not only that, the monocouche render cuts non-renewable energy consumption by 19%*, uses 28%* less water in ...

Nov 5, 2024 · Portugal’s first hospitality project to achieve Green Globes Certification. S+A Architects (Saraiva + Associados) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the first phase of the Verdelago Resort, a collection of condos, villas and townhouses, marking a significant milestone in Portugal’s commitment to sustainable tourism. Nestled along the rugged and sandy shores of Algarve, and ...

Mar 16, 2018 · Jeremy English, Sales Director at Södra - Sweden's largest forest-owner association - explains how timber is perfectly placed to meet the needs of the UK construction industry.

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Mar 20, 2018 · Timber's ability to enable quick and efficient construction is clear, but this can't be at the expense of sustainability. With timber becoming an increasingly important resource for ensuring sustainable construction, it's crucial to understand exactly where it comes from. Nigel Buckley-Ryan, Sales Director at Södra...