Engineering specialist, SES Engineering Services (SES), has announced it has been appointed by main contractor, Multiplex Construction Europe, to work on an inspirational, £90 million learning space for the University of Glasgow. Designed by architects HLM, construction of the seven-storey 16,640sqm new build James McCune Smith Learning Hub, is the catalyst project and the first building to be delivered as […]

One of the biggest complaints homeowners have about ventilation and heat recovery units is noise. In what’s known as ‘dripping tap syndrome’, if someone moves into a property and hears something, they will always hear it. This can be caused by number of sources including ventilation systems such as MVHR. Noise from MVHR units doesn’t need to be a nuisance […]

If we are to protect a generation of young children from serious harm, time is running out to clean-up the toxic air pollution choking many of Britain’s towns and cities. That was the urgent warning issued recently in a letter to the Prime Minister by the campaigning group Doctors Against Diesel, and it’s a concern shared by many scientific and medical […]

Ceiling-mounted radiant heating panels and sails arguably have significant advantages over alternative forms of heating. From energy efficiency to easy maintenance, here are five reasons why radiant panels are a smart choice for your next building project. Energy efficiency Radiant panels are a great way of providing comfort without expending large amounts of energy; because heat is delivered only where […]

Overheating in homes has been a growing concern for many years, due to the increasing trend to create airtight houses and the impact it can have on our sleep, our health and our well-being. Noise and air quality issues have also added to the problem, emphasising the requirement for good architectural design without compromising the health and safety of the […]

The 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations has published. The essential publication for all professionals working in the electrical industry forms the national standard to which all new and amended electrical installations in the UK are to comply. The IET urges all electrical professionals to ensure they are familiar with the changes before the new requirements come into effect from […]

Leading indoor climate solutions provider, Zehnder Group UK Ltd, announces the launch of its new Specification Centre incorporating the Bisque showroom in Islington’s prestigious Business Design Centre (BDC). The centre caters for consultants, architects and interior designers, showcasing Zehnder’s range of indoor climate solutions including radiant heating and cooling products, comfort ventilation systems and radiators. The site is an ideal […]

Spring pressure connectors that reduce installation time by up to 50 percent compared to screw terminals will be among WAGO’s products targeting electrical installers on Stand E92 at the first Elex show of 2017 at Alexandra Palace, London, 1-2 February. WAGO will be demonstrating its extensive installer offering such as the 221 Series compact lever connector, which not only cuts […]

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has been chosen to publish the UK’s first test standard for Heat Interface Units (HIUs). This new standard is regarded as an important step towards improving the overall performance of British district heating schemes and has been adopted from a test regime developed by energy consultancy FairHeat. HIUs are key components of heat networks, […]

OFTEC’s new commercial assessment course, which covers the servicing and commissioning of multi stage burners used in many light and medium commercial heating systems, is now available at 11 training centres across the UK and Republic of Ireland. OFT 10-201 is proving popular both with technicians moving into commercial work for the first time, and those who are already working […]