Entries by Lyn

Shopping in a New Dimension

Shopping in a New Dimension: EDEKA Paschmann’s Future-E-Centre Unveils Captivating “Essthetics” and Light Architecture   EDEKA Paschmann, a beacon of exceptional shopping experiences for over 50 years, has transformed into a retail powerhouse with eleven stores and over 1,000 workers. The inauguration of their latest establishment in Mülheim an der Ruhr, spanning an impressive 6,000 […]

RINNAI SUPPORT FOR INSTALLERS ON CONSUMER CONFUSION CONCERNS 

  Chris Goggin of Rinnai looks at Government policy on low carbon heating and hot water provision which is defined by international pricing, supply chains and political polarisation leading to a rare level of market confusion. This has led to UK customer confusion over which appliance and what fuel should be sourced for heating and […]

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THE SYMPHONY OF ARCHITECTURE

Sound design: revealing the unheard dimension of architecture Amidst the grand construction symphony, there exists an often overlooked but profoundly influential element: sound. In this article buildingspecifier editor Joe Bradbury delves into the captivating world of architectural acoustics, unveiling the intricate dance between design, materials, and soundwaves. From the resounding corridors of concert halls to […]

Water Pollution Rules Eased to Build 100,000 Homes

UK scraps EU water pollution rules to build 100,000 homes The government has unveiled plans to eliminate EU-era regulations related to nutrient neutrality, paving the way for the construction of over 100,000 homes in England by 2030 The government has today revealed its intention to make adjustments to existing EU regulations concerning nutrient neutrality. This […]

SFS Fall Protection Network to raise the bar on worker safety 

      James Gooder, SFS’s Business Unit Manager Fall Protection   Despite the huge progress which has been made in health and safety standards and practice across the UK construction industry over recent decades, falls from height continue to pose the biggest risk in terms of injury or worse.   According to HSE figures, […]

Keylite helps housebuilders meet current regulations

Many of the UK’s national and regional housebuilders are opting to specify Keylite Roof Windows (Keylite) as their preferred supplier, due to the market-leading and innovative product solutions that come as standard.   With several changes made to Building Regulations in England and Wales last year, including additions to ‘Approved Document L: Conservation of fuel […]

Nuaire has expanded its market-leading Xboxer heat recovery range

Nuaire, part of the Genuit group, has expanded its market-leading Xboxer heat recovery range with the addition of the UNI-X unit, which has now been rebranded to Xboxer Universal. Originally launched in 2017 as a ventilation solution for student accommodation, the UNI-X has been a favourite amongst Nuaire’s customers, even becoming an Innovation of the […]