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Wolseley demonstrates how schools can reduce their water usage by more than a third

At the recent Building Schools Exhibition and Conference at London Excel, Wolseley’s focus was on how schools can reduce their water usage by more than a third, as well as how to protect little hands from getting trapped in doors. The Safehinge, manufactured by the company of the same name, and sold through Dryad, the architectural ironmongery division of Build Center, was one of several products on display on the interactive stand and proved ... [more]

Eden Project wins national Loo of the Year Award for the high standards of its washrooms

The Loo of the Year Award scheme, run by the British Toilet Association, recognises the best ‘away from home’ toilets in locations ranging from supermarkets to service stations. The Eden Project, with its 245 rainwater harvesting toilets, has won a national Loo of the Year Award for the high standards of its washrooms. Judged on a surprise visit by an inspector, Eden’s facilities were given the maximum five-star rating for the seventh consecut... [more]

New Drain Doctor Plumbing franchisee for Guildford and Basingstoke

Craig Benton, the owner of a successful Guildford cleaning business, and his daughter Coral have taken on a franchise business of Drain Doctor Plumbing, offering emergency plumbing and drain repairs to commercial and domestic customers throughout Guildford, Basingstoke and the surrounding towns and villages. Craig, who has run his own domestic cleaning company for the past 16 years, recently took the decision to expand his business to include ... [more]

The maintenance of property drainage systems is imperative for homes susceptible to flooding

A healthy drainage system is vital in preventing water damage to properties for a number of reasons. One is that soil around foundations must be kept at the correct moisture level in order to preserve foundation integrity. This will reduce the risk of leaks forming, a problem particularly relevant to basement conversions or cellars. To achieve this, home owners must always ensure that their gutters are clear and are directing water away from the ... [more]

Kingspan Water guide offers an overview of BS 8515 principles for UK rainwater recycling

Demand for rainwater harvesting is growing rapidly and consequently the number of systems coming onto the market is multiplying. With this rapid growth have come obvious concerns about the need for regulation and control of the quality of the products in order to maintain market and consumer confidence in the sector. British Standard BS 8515:2009 was published earlier this year to ensure consistently high levels of design, construction and reliab... [more]

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