Hargreaves responsible for the major air supply and extract ductwork systems at Southampton University

Senior Hargreaves are close to completing the installation of environment and process ventilation ductwork systems at Southampton University’s £55 million Mountbatten Building. The new building will house the School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) and the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC). An inter-disciplinary facility, Mountbatten is designed to meet the long term research needs of... [more]

TeploTie improves thermal efficiency of highly insulated cavity walls

MagmaTech Ltd has developed a range of thermally insulating composite wall ties "TeploTie". The ties replace standard stainless steel wall ties which act as thermal bridges in cavity walls. TeploTie improves the U value of walls by up to 10% (the effect is even greater in wide cavity / highly insulated walls) and thereby reduces heat loss and energy wastage. TeploTie is currently being used in ... [more]

Satinjet shower system awarded Waterwise Marque

Deva’s Satinjet™ shower system - which can save up to 40% on water and energy - has been awarded the Waterwise Marque in recognition of its environmental achievements. Only a select handful of Waterwise Marques are awarded each year to products that best enhance water efficiency or reduce water wastage. In highlighting the water saving benefits of Satinjet™, Deva will now incorporate the Marqu... [more]

Devimat with ultra-strong adhesive simplifies underfloor heating installation

Underfloor heating frees up wall space for furniture, keeps feet toasty warm on even the coldest of surfaces and provides a feeling of natural warmth without stuffiness. To make installation even simpler for the homeowner, DEVI has introduced the devimat with an ultra-strong adhesive. Designed to be laid within the thickness of the adhesive, rather than set within a screed, mat-style underfloo... [more]

DuoHeat radiators solve condensation problems at refurbished Edinburgh apartment block

Located not far from the Edinburgh Castle, the 23-year-old property Yeaman Place consists of 26 dwellings in a four-storey block. The flats were occupied throughout the refurbishment work, meaning that each home had to be renovated from start to finish extremely quickly. For a major refurbishment of this classic Edinburgh apartment block, Dunedin Canmore Housing Association wanted to tackle the p... [more]