Three years ago, COVID was a new disease that was hitting the headlines and would lead to a global pandemic and national lockdowns. The benefits of using ventilation to fight the virus were clear from the start, and the vital importance of ventilation in combatting COVID only continued to grow. Specifiers and architects have taken on board the ventilation changes needed for effective infection control, but what do they need to consider going forward? David Cook, Technical Product Manager at Vent-Axia, explains more.

On the heating front, things have never been more interesting in the UK heating industry. Renewables are becoming more important by the day. The decision to ban the use of fossil fuel heating systems in new build homes from 2025 was the first serious change that made us all sit up and take notice.

Glidevale Protect is putting its specialist range of energy efficient building solutions to the test by providing a range of products for use at the new Energy House 2.0 development and embarking on a collaborative research partnership with the University of Salford and national housebuilder Bellway Homes.

With the amended Part F of the Building Regulations coming into effect from 15th June 2022, leading ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is offering advice on the changes for commercial and industrial clients.

Market-leading ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is celebrating winning the ‘Domestic Ventilation Product of the Year’ award at the prestigious H&V News Awards for the third year in a row.

An intelligent decision in utilising an intelligent spring could help improve occupant health and performance alongside savings in energy and manufacturing time.

Copper is one of the most versatile materials on the planet and has played a key part in bringing about change, inventions, and new opportunities across society.

VORTICE has worked with Peterborough-based VentfiltersRus, to successfully install the VORTICE Invisible Mini heat recovery system in retirement living apartments.

OMNIE, the British innovator in underfloor heating and renewable technologies, has published a Developers’ Guide aimed at helping housebuilders and property companies differentiate their projects in a crowded market place: ensuring their buyers enjoy the most comfortable and healthy indoor environments.

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