21 November 2014

Changing Places accessible toilet installed at LG Arena

A Palma Vita automatic wash and dry toilet is incorporated Larger than a conventional wheelchair accessible toilet, the Changing Places toilet includes additional equipment such as a hoist and adult sized height adjustable changing bench to improve accessibility. A Palma Vita automatic wash and dry toilet was also incorporated featuring in-built douching and drying to[…]

  • 21 November 2014

20 November 2014

Stormwater management solutions and flexible design

As the population continues to grow and our cities are ever expanding, providing a considered approach to water management during project design is increasingly important. If we do not prioritise and manage water and water quality more effectively, then, in the not too distant future, we will not have enough water to sustain the environment[…]

  • 20 November 2014

19 November 2014

Gaia underfloor heating for new Cambridge student development

DEVI electric underfloor heating system for The Newton development by Chard Robinson DEVI electric underfloor heating system installed throughout The Newton development by Chard Robinson for students in Cambridge The original Victorian building has been completely reconstructed to modern British standards and the facade faithfully re-built, integrating original features such as the sandstone pillars and[…]

  • 19 November 2014

18 November 2014

Increased efficiency with next generation Ecodan air source heat pumps

  UK’s first use of a plate heat exchanger in a domestic cylinder patented Scale-Stop technology to remove the risk of limescale build-up Need for renewable heating The Ecodan advanced range answers the growing need for more renewable heating in the UK as the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) also moves from its legacy stage[…]

  • 18 November 2014

18 November 2014

Palma Vita automatic wash & dry toilet specified for school

The WC has in-built douching and drying for maximum hygiene Fitted following advice from Lothian NHS Trust Occupational Therapist, Julie McGuire, the school specified Palma Vita to allow the child to feel like his fellow pupils when he started school. Palma Vita has built-in douching and drying so there is no need for the user[…]

  • 18 November 2014

18 November 2014

Palma Vita automatic wash and dry toilet specified for school

The WC has in-built douching and drying for maximum hygiene Fitted following advice from Lothian NHS Trust Occupational Therapist, Julie McGuire, the school specified Palma Vita to allow the child to feel like his fellow pupils when he started school. Palma Vita has built-in douching and drying so there is no need for the user[…]

  • 18 November 2014

17 November 2014

Grant UK new wood pellet store for Spira condensing biomass boilers

Grant UK launches new wood pellet store Grant UK new wood pellet store reduces annual fuel bills for condensing biomass boilers Though wood pellets can be bought in bags (typically around 10 to 15kg), if space is available, a bulk store can be installed which can directly feed (by auger or vacuum system) the intermediate[…]

  • 17 November 2014

10 November 2014

Cascade Iron Style Rainwater System prize winner announced

Andrew James won £500 to spend on Cascade Iron Style Rainwater and Soil Systems Cascade offers the appearance of traditional cast iron with the benefits of modern plastic materials at a fraction of the price of cast iron and aluminium, allowing for savings on materials, labour and time on site. Competition winner Andrew, Managing Director[…]

  • 10 November 2014

07 November 2014

Clamp-on ultrasonic flow meters provide installation savings

The meters are suitable for Building Services and Energy Management Providing major installation savings, little maintenance requirements and maximised availability, the clamp-on meters offer a reliable solution for Building Services or Energy Management. Liquid flow metering including LTHQ, Chilled water and DHWS plus flow measurement for thermal energy monitoring are areas whereby clamp-on meters such[…]

  • 07 November 2014

07 November 2014

Changing Places toilets overcome disability issues in public places

Disabled people make up 10% of the UK population Many disabled visitors to public buildings such as shopping centres and leisure facilities face having to be laid on the toilet floor with the door open when being helped by a carer – new legislation and guidelines put in place to overcome this issue call for[…]

  • 07 November 2014