As the second-largest consumer of plastic in the UK, the construction industry has an important role to play when it comes to recycling. For site managers, working with companies who have a strong commitment to recycling is vital – and few value sustainability more than Sidey.

Rinnai’s range of ErP A-rated continuous flow gas-fired hot water heaters now includes models specifically aimed and designed for the UK domestic market. The units guarantee high efficiencies and low running costs combined with consistent water temperatures seven days a week.

RICS’ new Social Impact Awards will search for the UK’s best built projects transforming lives and communities.

Richard Besant, Director, Powdertech Corby describes how building products are tested for fire rating.

A development of 46 new properties in one of the South-West’s most popular seaside towns is being built to the Zero Carbon Smart Home Specification, with two of the rapid installation, high output underfloor heating systems from the range of OMNIE, the Exeter based renewables specialist, being included in the specifications. Hilgrove Mews in Newquay, Cornwall, is being built by Truro based Verto Homes, with Sadler and Bourne being the specialist mechanical services contractor delivering an integrated package that includes air source heat pumps which will deliver their high efficiency renewable warmth via FoilBoard floating and Staple underfloor heating arrays.

Mapei products have been used as part of internal renovation works at the Local Government Association’s Layden House office situated in Farringdon, London. The 1970’s building underwent significant work, whereby Specialist Contractor Gunite (Eastern) Ltd requested a feasible solution using Mapei’s composite materials for structural strengthening work.

High performance Magply boards have been selected as the substrate for a bright white silicone render system, used as a striking finish to a single-storey, modularised domestic property on a green-field site in Kent.

Crittall, the world’s leading manufacturer of steel windows, has unveiled a major investment initiative that will revolutionise its processes from initial estimate through to final delivery and installation.

Consort Claudgen have expanded their Electronic 7-day Timer range to include three new low surface temperature fan heaters; two of which are 500W and 750W heaters in the PLSTiE Slimline range and a new 2kW CN2MLSTiE heater.

Ultra-green ceiling tiles by Armstrong Ceiling Solutions are helping one of Britain's leading utility companies focus on providing low-carbon, sustainable energy, alongside agile working, within its own offices.