http://www.plumbingpark.co.uk/Latest plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning newsenPlumbing ParkPlumbing Parkhttp://www.plumbingpark.co.uk/plumbing_hvac_article1281.htmlMon, 12 May 2008 13:32:44 GMTSenior Hargreaves are close to completing the installation of environment and process ventilation ductwork systems at Southampton University's GBP55 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 http://www.plumbingpark.co.uk/plumbing_hvac_article1275.htmlFri, 9 May 2008 13:28:31 GMTMagmaTech 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 http://www.plumbingpark.co.uk/plumbing_hvac_article1278.htmlThu, 8 May 2008 13:27:51 GMTDeva'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 http://www.plumbingpark.co.uk/plumbing_hvac_article1274.htmlWed, 7 May 2008 14:54:14 GMTUnderfloor 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 http://www.plumbingpark.co.uk/plumbing_hvac_article1273.htmlTue, 6 May 2008 14:54:03 GMTLocated 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 http://www.plumbingpark.co.uk/plumbing_hvac_article1282.htmlMon, 5 May 2008 13:28:01 GMTGROHE is offering installers the chance to walk away with a brand new laptop as its Grotherm Wireless promotion has been extended to September 2008. Grohtherm Wireless is a smart digital system that enables the user to select and start the perfect thermostatically controlled shower from anywhere in the home. As well as giving customers the ultimate showering experience, the Wireless! system is http://www.plumbingpark.co.uk/plumbing_hvac_article1272.htmlFri, 2 May 2008 13:28:16 GMTKanmor have launched the new 374e universal heating controller. UK distributor Radiant Control Ltd., claims it is the ultimate 'stand alone' heating controller which will cope with typical light commercial heating applications and offers the end-user a number of significant benefits. The 374e has built-in weather compensation technology which automatically varies the target water temperature de http://www.plumbingpark.co.uk/plumbing_hvac_article1271.htmlThu, 1 May 2008 10:15:56 GMTNeil Gregory has been appointed as National Sales Manager for [tc] bathrooms. With over 20 years' sales experience in the Kitchen Bedroom and Bathroom sector, Neil previously worked for seven years in fitted kitchen sales for Harrods and more recently as Regional Sales Manager at the largest kitchen, appliance and bathroom distributor in Europe - PJH Group. Part of his role will involve establi http://www.plumbingpark.co.uk/plumbing_hvac_article1270.htmlWed, 30 Apr 2008 16:49:00 GMTIf the bathroom industry is to uphold a good reputation, we can't ever risk falling foul of the competition law and coming under scrutiny by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) in the same way that 112 construction firms in England have recently for allegedly engaging in bid rigging and cover pricing activity. Open and healthy competition is good both for consumers and for businesses. If firms com http://www.plumbingpark.co.uk/plumbing_hvac_article1269.htmlTue, 29 Apr 2008 13:08:56 GMTEnvironment Minister Phil Woolas will attend and speak at the 2008 Bathroom Conference 'Sustainable Solutions Awareness, Engagement & Action' on 14 October 2008 at the Marriott Forest of Arden Hotel, Meriden in Warwickshire. The Minister's responsibilities cover climate change, energy and sustainable development. Commenting on the news, BMA Chief Executive Yvonne Orgill says: "We're delighte