Tag: Sustainability

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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Vent-Axia Backs BEAMA’s 2050 Connected Climate Commitment

Market-leading British ventilation manufacturer, Vent-Axia, is strengthening its Net-Zero commitments by supporting the BEAMA 2050 Connected Climate Commitment.

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Sunday Times 100 firm Sinewave appoints Recycling Lives Services as national waste partner

Electrical infrastructure specialist and Independent Connections Provider (ICP) Sinewave has appointed Recycling Lives Services as its national waste management partner, supporting its expanding portfolio of EV charging and renewable energy projects across the UK.

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Interesting Mitsubishi Electric webinar: Redefining Commercial Heating Systems

As sustainability targets and legislation accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels, Chris Newman and Dr. Samira Saravi, from Mitsubishi Electric, will explore how advanced commercial heat pump technology is transforming building heating strategies.

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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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Cistermiser: Why Uncontrolled Urinal Flushing Is Undermining Commercial Water Efficiency Strategies

As pressure mounts on commercial buildings to reduce operational water consumption, uncontrolled urinal flushing remains one of the most overlooked sources of avoidable waste. Water saving expert Cistermiser, is warning that without proper flushing control, wider sustainability strategies risk falling short…

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Timber Garden Buildings and the Shift Toward Sustainable Modular Construction

Timber garden buildings are becoming a hot topic across the UK. Simple sheds are now transformed into guest retreats, studios, and high-performance workspaces. Founders, homeowners, and developers alike are rethinking how they use their plots. Rising build costs and planning complexity are accelerating interest in modular timber solutions. Palmako is a brand that sees the latest demand as a signal for transformation, sustainability, smart residential expansion, and precision manufacturing…

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Kingspan and Zestec launch innovative solar roofing solution

Kingspan, a global leader in high-performance building envelope systems, has partnered with Zestec Renewable Energy, a wholly owned business within Octopus Energy Generation funds, to deliver a groundbreaking solution for building owners: funded solar roofing for refurbishment projects.

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