06 August 2015

Water pump specified for man-made wave lagoon

Based in North Wales’ Cowny Valley, Surf Snowdonia incorporates the world’s largest Wavegarden, which simulates surfable waves. The lagoon is expected to be a major attraction for the UK’s sporting enthusiasts, with waves spanning for over 150m and reaching 2m tall. It will be able to accommodate 52 surfers at one time; they will be[…]

  • 06 August 2015

04 August 2015

Natural ventilation solution for new office headquarters

The Phoenix Partnership created a new, 85,000 square-foot premises to accommodate its growing staff numbers, as it aims to increase its staff levels from 200 up to 650 in the next few years. The new headquarters building has been fitted with Gilberts’ bespoke natural ventilation solution A specific element of the brief was to achieve[…]

  • 04 August 2015

03 August 2015

New shower toilet offers spa-like cleanliness and comfort

Considering hygiene and comfort With a lid that opens automatically, the WC promotes good bathroom hygiene; the seat also begins to warm up on approach. TurboFlush technology has also been built into the ceramic pan to ensure a thorough flush without disruptive noise. Geberit intended to improve the comfort and convenience of shower toilets with[…]

  • 03 August 2015

03 August 2015

Magnetic filter provides protection for central heating systems

The Mag One has been designed to provide heating protection for a multitude of central heating systems, up to 36kW. The packaging and design of Grant’s Mag One Magnetic Filter has been improved It utilises a triple action filtration design and a 12000 gauss neodymium magnet to sieve magnetite and non-ferrous debris from the systems.[…]

  • 03 August 2015

31 July 2015

HVAC industry leaders sign up to UK Construction Week

HVAC 2015 will provide companies with the opportunity to showcase their latest products to a large, assorted audience of construction professionals. HVAC 2015 will take place as part of UK Construction Week this October So far, a number of big industry names have signed up to exhibit: WIKA Instruments, Airflow Developments and IBD Distribution are[…]

  • 31 July 2015

31 July 2015

Luxonic’s LED lighting showcased at Manchester’s Hotel Football

Blog from Tom Rowbottom, Assistant Editor on Buildingtalk Luxonics LED lighting showcased at Manchesters Hotel Football Last week, I was invited for a tour of Hotel Football, Manchester by Martyn Wherry and Ray Conboy of LED lighting specialists, Luxonic. Hotel Football, Old Trafford Opened in February, the £24m hotel is the brainchild of Manchester United[…]

  • 31 July 2015

28 July 2015

Tackling overheating in homes: Perceived heat and humidity

Michelle Sharp, Group Communications Manager at Zehnder Group UK There are three major factors that are causing an increase in overheating in homes: Zero Carbon energy efficiency agendas, Climate Change and Increased Urbanisation. The Urban Heat Island effect Keeping residential dwellings ‘comfortable’ for occupants is a fine balancing act; in cities, keeping them cooler is[…]

  • 28 July 2015

27 July 2015

Air conditioning systems discounted for anniversary celebrations

By using Space Air’s online purchasing system, customers can benefit from a 2.5% discount throughout August. Meanwhile, customers already using the service can enjoy an extra 5% discount when payment for selected Daikin goods is made online using PayPal, Visa, MasterCard or Amex. Online purchasing Space Air’s online facility has been designed to offer an[…]

  • 27 July 2015

24 July 2015

Advanced shower toilet installed to help young twins

DIY SOS’s latest Big Build project was completed for Jenny and Mark Corns, who thought they would never be able to have children. After rounds of fertility treatment and the devastation of giving birth to stillborn twins, the couple welcomed their daughter, Abigail, three years ago. Jenny fell pregnant again, and gave birth to identical[…]

  • 24 July 2015

21 July 2015

Piping and sanitary system training modules announced by Geberit

The free-to-attend training modules feature a wide range of washroom and bathroom products helping to create a modern bathroom installation, in addition to piping systems providing a means to supply water, heat and energy to buildings. Installers can choose from a selection of training modules, tailored for their specific needs and level of experience. Bespoke[…]

  • 21 July 2015