Changing course on mandating SuDS in new developments With the momentum around responsibility for mandating SuDS in new developments having moved to local planning departments, bypassing the Flood and Water Management Act, there is now the clear potential for the emergence of a piecemeal approach. The wider surface-water retention and run-off issues affecting a region[…]

Secured by Design scheme allows for easy access for disabled people The properties, which will be managed by local housing association, Aspire Housing, are situated on the site of a former public house which had been demolished after being deemed derelict and unsafe for further use. Designed by architect, Ellis Hillman, each house adheres to[…]

FBA Consumer Unit from Eaton Pre-configured consumer units FBAs can be delivered pre-configured for a specific project or for continued use delivered ready to install, with fitted components such as circuit breakers and RCBO’s, as well as control devices including meters, timers, contactors and relays along with any internal wiring and instructions. Eaton’s Holyhead factory[…]

Jutland tiles from Cembrit were chosen by North Roofing of Somerset to be installed on 33 of the 112 new Bagley Green development, built as part of Redrow’s New Heritage Collection, in a semi-rural location close to the Blackdown Hills. Traditional appearance, contemporary performance, easy to install Jutland fibre cement slates combine traditional appearance with[…]

DuPont Tyvek FireCurb                                     These new breather membranes will be marketed with the DuPont Tyvek FireCurb trade-name and will add flame retardant performance to the multiple and renowned properties of DuPont Tyvek breather membranes for buildings, including: long-term protection effective vapour diffusion significant contribution to energy efficiency and interior comfort suitable for applications in high rise[…]