Tag: HVAC

Ability by Dimplex: FCU design – reducing waste at the Cat A stage

Correct specification of high-performance fan coil units (FCU) can help reduce operational carbon and increase the sustainability of HVAC services in commercial buildings. The challenge is that in many cases, Cat B fit outs can result in FCU waste, increase embodied carbon and undermine sustainability gains. Here, Troy Chambers, Head of National Sales at Ability by Dimplex, looks at the options available to building designers and M&E engineers to help reduce Cat B fit out waste by paying close attention to the fan coil system design at the Cat A stage…

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Rinnai Hybrid Technology Underpins Mere Hotel Resort M&E Refit

A comprehensive refurb of the Mere Golf Resort & Spa included a completed M & E upgrade, delivered by AB Engineering, has given the site a high performance and cutting-edge building services across the hotel, spa and conference facilities. The multifaceted site has buildings dating back to 1924, meaning that a flexible design and technology approach was needed to deliver high volumes of DHW with limited onsite plant space – hence the Rinnai Hybrid system that combines high efficiency water heaters, R290 heat pumps and site-specific cylinders was selected.

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Hush Acoustics launches new lightweight acoustic lagging for ducting and pipework

Hush Acoustics has launched Hush Lag 5/25, a versatile 5kg/m² mass-loaded lagging product, often referred to as ‘mufti lagging’, which provides a barrier to reduce noise originating from ductwork, pipes, enclosures and a wide variety of building services, HVAC systems and industrial processes.

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Exciting Futurebuild Conference Confronts the 3Rs: Resilience, Reuse and Regenerative Design

Futurebuild 2026 has unveiled an unashamedly provocative main conference programme, placing resilience firmly at the centre of the built environment conversation…

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Zehnder Launches New UK Ventilation System Finder

Indoor climate specialist Zehnder Group UK has launched a new free ventilation system selector tool to help people identify the most suitable ventilation solution for their property.

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ROCKWOOL strengthens commitment to leadership in fire safety with new product range

ROCKWOOL has announced the first products to launch from its new global centre of excellence for fire-stopping at Hams Hall, Birmingham.

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Ability fan coil units specified at JJ Mack Building

Ability fan coil units were able to overcome challenges of restricted ceiling spaces on the first commercial building in the UK to achieve BREEAM ‘Outstanding’.

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ASSA ABLOY EMEIA: Why door closers matter in smart buildings

Smart buildings take a connected approach to managing and monitoring who is coming into and going through them. For almost every user, whether visitor, staff or contractor, the building journey begins with a door. ASSA ABLOY has more…

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Mitsubishi Electric: Retailers lose £146m per year if they fail to adapt buildings for net zero

UK retailers are losing over £146 million every year by failing to upgrade their buildings’ services to meet net zero targets, according to new research from Mitsubishi Electric.

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FLIR to present advanced thermal and acoustic imaging at Maintec 2025

FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, will showcase its revolutionary maintenance portfolio that keeps manufacturers equipment running smoothly and helps ensure product quality at Maintec (4 – 5 June 2025 at NEC Birmingham, Stand: 5/K60).

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