Please see Construction Updates March 2022 issue, Showcasing the most exciting Products, Services and Innovations in the Building and Design Industry.

Rinnai’s Chris Goggin looks at some of the reasons why the UK media is favouring some energy vectors over others in the current era of transition to Decarbonisation and NetZero

Turbulent times produce added information which turns out to be not wholly true but more of a disguised agenda.

A new range of high visibility, flexible workwear which stretches to follow the movements of the body giving maximum comfort in any work situation has been introduced by Danish workwear specialists ENGEL.

By Wojciech Brozyna – MD of Aluprof UK
Net Zero Carbon Homes by 2050, a step too far? Well it certainly is a challenge for the Construction Industry and home improvement, but it is possible to achieve?

A new, landmark location for science and technology is engendering a stimulating environment for workers, in part through the physics of the ventilation.

Whether wanting American chicken and burgers to the delicacy of Asian cuisine, visitors to Liverpool’s newest and biggest food hall- GPO at Liverpool’s Metquarter- will be assured of a great atmosphere, thanks to the local air movement specialist with an international reputation, Gilberts. Double deflection grilles from the Blackpool-based ventilation manufacturer have been fixed into the distinctive oval ducting running the length of the main food hall in the Metquarter. 

A win:win situation is available to building services designers and contractors with revisions to Gilberts’ ground-breaking MFS hybrid ventilation unit.

Wieland Electric’s established gesis® FLEX series is expanded with the new KNX DALI Gateway. It allows direct communication between the two interoperable and well-known systems, KNX and DALI 2. As a result, it communicates with devices from other manufacturers that are certified in these systems on both sides.

Commercial Director explains how formation of Guardtech Group will help to improve overall experience for cleanroom clients.

We recently installed a new production line at our Nottingham branch which is now fully operational.

Jason Byrne, Branch Manager and Deb Wardle, Assistant Branch Manager at our Nottingham branch, explain why we needed a new production line.

It is a direct expansion cycle (DX) that comprises of a Compressor, an Evaporator a Condenser and an Expansion Device. It uses refrigerant as a media to transfer unwanted energy (heat) from inside to outside (cooling) or from outside to inside (heating).

GEZE UK is delighted to welcome back Matt Gregory as Specification Manager for the north. Matt will be responsible for assisting architects and specifiers with compliant solutions for all products in the GEZE range which includes automatic doors, window technology and manual overhead door controls.

In addition, he will produce detailed and risk assessed NBS specifications which are supported with BIM objects and present GEZE’s RIBA approved CPD to help architects and specifiers expand their knowledge.

Knauf UK & Ireland is committed to a high standard of sustainability and has intensified its efforts over recent months with the appointment of a new Sustainability Leader and the implementation of several initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of its products.

Established in 2018, Monster Mesh has worked in the event and construction branding sector since inception and is now an established market-leader in this field. Their friendly and approachable nature, combined with expert design solutions tailored to individual needs means they have grown year on year, impressing customers with their quality of service.

In an increasingly connected digital world, data centres are critical. With 3.6 million m2 in use by data centres in Europe alone and over 70 projects (851,000 m2) in progress in 12 European countries (ResearchAndMarkets[1]), their growth continues to accelerate to meet the needs of cloud technology, AI, 5G, Internet of Things (IoT) data storage and the shift to hybrid working.

If you’ve been paying attention to the news about carbon reduction targets, you can’t have missed mention of heat pumps, the main message is clear: Heat pumps are here now, and they offer a viable solution to heating our homes in a low carbon way that will help tackle climate change.

Minimising linear thermal bridges at the wall connection to the floor, or floor slab, has been a perennial problem with reinforced concrete construction. However, a dedicated new solution – the Sconnex type W – has now been introduced by Schöck. It is a product that offers outstanding insulation performance, combined with an exceptional load-bearing capacity.

Living design that is ideal for any bathroom. The complete bathroom series Duravit No.1 impresses with its minimalistic and contemporary yet timeless looks, a compact, clear and comprehensive product range, and excellent value for money in the entry-level segment.

Christopher Pincher MP – Minister of State for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities and Member of Parliament for Tamworth – visited Forterra’s brickworks in Wilnecote, Staffordshire to see the site before work starts on a £27 million redevelopment project.

Manufacturer Zentia and installer help the Washington Community Food Project. A charity that provides emergency food parcels to people in need is expanding its operations with a little help with leading UK ceiling systems manufacturer Zentia and one of its installation contractors.

A Superior Range of Working Clothes for Class 1, 2 and 3 protection. Snickers Workwear has an extensive range of High-Vis men’s and women’s workwear for all kinds of working environments and light conditions.

Weatherproofed Workwear that combines all the functionality, comfort and temperature regulation you need on cold and wet workdays.

It’s said that rain can have a negative impact on your health and wellbeing and, if you haven’t got particularly effective rainwear, your mid-and base-layer clothes could get damp and uncomfortable which will affect your body’s own in-built climate control system.

For more details contact Gareth Bladen at [email protected] 

Telephone +44 (0) 7759 520034 or visit www.engel.eu/en & ENGEL Workwear – Catalogue (f-engel.com) 

Industry-certified processes, stringent quality control, dedicated workforce skills and the latest production technologies underpin manufacturing excellence at Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection.

Dressing right and staying comfortable when it’s cold and wet demands the best in Climate Control working clothes. Continuous work in cold weather produces body heat and sweat. But when your rate of work slows, the sweat cools and you’ll start to feel cold and damp.