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Jewson is now stocking PipeSnug products in hundreds of its branches. The announcement by Jewson is the latest success for PipeSnug as upcoming changes to Part L of the Building Regulations specify the sealing of pipes with energy efficient pipe collars and grommets. One of the ways heat is lost from a home is through […]

WRAS (Water Regulations Approval Scheme) has been accredited by UKAS (The United Kingdom Accreditation Service). This accreditation provides WRAS’s customers with third party assurance that it is technically competent to approve products and materials in line with national and international standards and regulations. UKAS is the national accreditation body for the United Kingdom, appointed by […]

Conex Bänninger is ‘bringing press-fit home’ to Ireland with the launch of its newly-developed >B< Press range in original Irish sizes for copper pipe. The flame-free system is faster, safer and easier to use than traditional brazing and provides a secure and lasting leak-free joint, due to its 3-point press. The cleverly-designed press tool means […]

Baxi Heating has demonstrated its 100% hydrogen boiler to customers and colleagues in the UK’s first hydrogen house. Housing providers and colleagues were shown how the boiler produces no C02. Two homes in Low Thornley, near Gateshead will show the use of hydrogen-fuelled appliances in a real-world setting and Baxi is inviting people to see […]

A new report has revealed the opportunities for hotel design to include further wellbeing and comfort measures to meet changing expectations from prospective guests. This comes as research from a survey of 130 M&E contractors and architects working in hotel construction revealed that over half (52%) of respondents believe wellbeing is ‘value engineered’ out of […]