CaberMDF the ideal all-rounder for housebuilders

For those who have yet to encounter  West Fraser ’s CaberMDF range it is probably justified delving into the history of English cricket, where Sir Ian Botham was widely regarded as its greatest ever all-rounder – as good a performer with bat or ball in hand, as well as being a remarkable slip-fielder who rarely dropped a catch.  He even played professional football for Scunthorpe United.

The analogy then is to the product’s versatility and underlying quality, with West Fraser manufacturing five distinct grades of CaberMDF, these being Trade (Light), Pro (Standard), Trade Moisture Resistant, Pro Moisture Resistant and Industrial; with many of the UK’s housebuilders utilising them primarily for interior fit-out work, with applications ranging from the kitchen to the bedrooms and the production of fitted furniture elsewhere around the home.

Perhaps one of the most versatile for housebuilders to specify is CaberMDF Trade, as it is suitable for general purpose use where simple profiles are needed, as is Trade MR. Both boards offer inherent strength and ease of cutting or machining while they also offer a very good surface for decoration.

Trade Pro is well suited to producing architectural mouldings like skirting boards and architraves, while the Pro MR can be used for most applications where damp conditions can be anticipated. Then CaberMDF Industrial is just as rugged a contender as ‘Beefy’ Botham himself, meaning it can do everything from taking deeply routed profiles, and vacuum applied PVC membranes for doors, as well as accepting more intricate designs.

David Connacher, Marketing Manager at West Fraser, comments:

“Moisture resistant CaberMDF Pro MR performs long term even when subjected to humid environments, making it ideal for kitchen and bathroom furniture, windowsills, skirting boards and door architraves.  As with all CaberMDF, the task at hand is easier when choosing a product that saws, drills, shapes and routs cleanly and easily, without splintering or chipping, unlike plywood of plain boards.  Plus, the range is suitable for use with heavy woodworking machinery as well as hand tools, thus providing complete flexibility.

“Meanwhile, due to CaberMDF’s high quality fibres and internal bond strength, a higher standard of workmanship can be achieved, while screws and other types of fasteners will hold more firmly.  And, importantly, CaberMDF panels can be specified for wall panelling, kitchen units, bathroom furniture and even toilet cubicles and public washrooms as well as shopfitting. The five products work in homes, public buildings, banks, hotels and many other applications where its machining and finishing characteristics can be used to full advantage.”

 

By opting for West Fraser’s CaberMDF range, housebuilders can be assured they are working with a product which conforms to European E1 emission standard, while also complying with BS EN 622: Parts 1 and 5 and carries the coveted CE mark.

All West Fraser panel products produced in the UK are net carbon negative and manufactured in mills that have obtained the coveted environmental ISO 14001 accreditation.  Responsibly sourced, the panels are FSC certified (CO12533) and created from locally grown timber, cutting embodied carbon from transportation.

 

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TRILUX Delivers Comprehensive Lighting Concept for Alicante’s Digital District

 

TRILUX has successfully implemented a cutting-edge, holistic lighting solution for the Alicante Digital District, an innovative technology hub located at the Port of Alicante. The district, covering 9,200 sqm and comprising four two-storey buildings, has become a magnet for over 300 tech companies specialising in technology, innovation, and artificial intelligence. TRILUX’s state-of-the-art lighting concept enhances the appeal and functionality of this thriving business ecosystem.

 

Lighting the Heart of Alicante’s Digital Transformation

The Alicante Digital District is part of the Region of Valencia’s ambitious efforts to transition from traditional production models to a forward-thinking digital economy. Situated at the Port of Alicante, with breathtaking views of Santa Bárbara Castle, the sea, and the city skyline, the district is at the forefront of the planned Port Technology Hub.

Its prime location offers exceptional national and international connections. Madrid is just two hours away by high-speed train, and Alicante-Elche Airport is a mere 15-minute drive, providing direct links to major European capitals.

Smart, Sophisticated Infrastructure for a Digital Ecosystem

The architecture and design of the district’s four new buildings have been meticulously crafted to meet the needs of the digital industry, offering collaborative spaces, private offices, and facilities for events, training, and presentations. The extensive outdoor areas, including parking spaces, pathways, green zones, and terraces, also required a versatile and integrated lighting solution.

TRILUX was chosen as the lighting partner due to its ability to deliver a seamless, high-quality solution for both interior and exterior spaces, ensuring energy efficiency, smart control, and sleek design throughout.

Innovative Interior Lighting Solutions

Inside the buildings, TRILUX’s E-Line Next linear luminaire system, in sleek black, takes centre stage, providing UGR19 glare-free illumination ideal for workstations. Corridors are lit with Sonnos recessed luminaires, while Ambiella downlights, with their IP44 protection rating, enhance the sanitary areas. The entire interior lighting system is connected via the LiveLink lighting management system, which uses daylight and presence sensors for optimal energy efficiency and comfort.

The flexibility of the LiveLink control system allows for easy adjustments as tenant requirements or room uses change, ensuring a user-friendly experience with intuitive control.

Modern Outdoor Lighting to Complement the Architecture

TRILUX’s exterior lighting solutions complement the sleek architectural design of the buildings. The outdoor lighting scheme, which includes square Skeo Q wall luminaires, Lutera recessed floor luminaires, and round Invego wall luminaires, accentuates the buildings while harmonising with the environment. The staircases are illuminated with Pareda Slim recessed wall luminaires, featuring asymmetrical beam characteristics for a striking visual effect.

In the parking areas, TRILUX’s durable and efficient Deveo Fit luminaires provide optimal lighting with minimal operating costs. All outdoor fixtures are rated IP66, ensuring robustness and longevity in outdoor conditions.

Collaboration and Expertise Drive Success

The lighting design for the Alicante Digital District was created in close collaboration with GLOGESTEC Engineering (Valencia) and installed by SOLTEC Installateur. This teamwork ensured a smooth execution and the delivery of high-quality results.

Sergio de la Torre, Area Sales at TRILUX, commented:

“The Alicante Digital District exemplifies how well our product portfolio and expertise align with the demands of the market. It also highlights the importance of collaboration between partners to achieve success in large-scale, complex projects.”

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RINNAI HOT WATER HEATER UNITS AT STUDIO OF GLOBAL REACH SOAP OPERA

  

RINNAI HOT WATER HEATER UNITS CHOSEN & INSTALLED

AT TV STUDIO OF GLOBAL REACH SOAP OPERA

 

Rinnai has installed 4 x Sensei N1600i continuous flow water heaters with BMS integration at the television studio complex of an internationally renowned soap opera. The continuous flow Hydrogen Blend 20% certified water heaters will provide efficient hot water to washrooms, showers, dressing rooms and kitchens.

Rinnai Sensei N series 1600 model has a BMS Integration system for the instant on-demand delivery of temperature controlled hot water, making the gas fired water heaters interoperable with building management systems.

Rinnai offers all sites its continuous flow instant delivery of hot water units’ range as a temperature specific and controlled end-product. Rinnai continuous flow water heaters are less than 30kg – a one-man lift, streamlining the entire installation process. Two sizes are available – 47kW and 58kW. Both produce 774 and 954 litres per hour at a 50-degree rise respectively.

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For more details about the Rinnai N series

 

Rinnai N Series units maintain the ability to be cascaded together to cope with increased demand. If hot water capacity must be increased further the customer can simply add more continuous flow water heater units. This means that just a single installer could create a system that would produce vast amounts of temperature accurate hot water.

Rinnai continuous flow systems also maintain the ability to ‘plug and play’ a cascaded sequencing control system that will automatically control how many appliances are running at any one time. This advanced control system optimises the water heater usage, which in turn reduces wear and tear and minimises energy usage.

Continuous flow systems are externally fitted units where space is limited. External hot water heaters are fully weather protected and hold IPX5D rating. Installations also arrive with frost protection down to -20°C and will keep each appliance protected so long as the power supply is left switched on.

Rinnai’s complete range of hot water heating units are available for next day delivery on orders placed before the previous mid-day.  All units can feature Rinnai commissioning to secure long term warranty guarantees.

Continuous flow systems heat water upon release and demand meaning that fuel is only used when the system is operational. Traditional stored water units consume fuel and energy when not operational meaning that the customer acquires costs when the water storage heater is in idle mode.

Rinnai can comprehensively demonstrate that its systems can yield financial reductions of nearly 20% of the running cost, over 30% of the upfront cost, over 15% in carbon footprint, over 75% in space and over 85% in weight compared to heated storage systems.

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RINNAI OFFERS CLEAR PATHWAYS TO LOWER CARBON AND DECARBONISATION PLUS CUSTOMER COST REDUCTIONS FOR COMMERCIAL, DOMESTIC AND OFF-GRID HEATING & HOT WATER DELIVERY  

  • Rinnai’s range of decarbonising products – H1/H2/H3 – consists of hot water heating units in gas/BioLPG/DME, hydrogen ready units, electric instantaneous hot water heaters, electric storage cylinders and buffer vessels, a comprehensive range of heat pumps, solar, hydrogen-ready or natural gas in any configuration of hybrid formats for either residential or commercial applications. Rinnai’s H1/2/3 range of products and systems offer contractors, consultants and end users a range of efficient, robust and affordable low carbon/decarbonising appliances which create practical, economic and technically feasible solutions.
  • Rinnai is a world leading manufacturer of hot water heaters and produces over two million units a year, operating on each of the five continents. The brand has gained an established reputation for producing products that offer high performance, cost efficiency and extended working lives.
  • Rinnai products are UKCA certified, A-rated water efficiency, accessed through multiple fuel options and are available for purchase 24/7, 365 days a year. Any unit can be delivered to any UK site within 24 hours.
  • Rinnai offer carbon and cost comparison services that will calculate financial and carbon savings made when investing in a Rinnai system. Rinnai also provide a system design service that will suggest an appropriate system for the property in question.
  • Rinnai offer comprehensive training courses and technical support in all aspects of the water heating industry including detailed CPD’s.
  • The Rinnai range covers all forms of fuels and appliances currently available – electric, gas, hydrogen, BioLPG, DME solar thermal, low GWP heat pumps and electric water heaters More information can be found on Rinnai’s website and its “Help Me Choose” webpage.
RINNAI FULL PRODUCT AVAILABILITY 24/7 FOR NEXT DAY DELIVERY of
ALL HOT WATER HEATING UNIT MODELS INCLUDING 48-58kW UNITS-

 SAVINGS OF

    20%    REDUCTION of opex cost

30%   REDUCTION of initial cost

15%   REDUCTION in carbon

75%   REDUCTION of space

 

 

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Enviro at COP29 Climate Hub

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Enviro’s Chairman Alf Blomqvist and Board Member Nina Macpherson Speak at COP29 Climate Hub

Scandinavian Enviro Systems (Enviro) is participating today at the Climate Hub conference, held during the UN’s climate meeting COP29. Enviro’s chairman of the board, Alf Blomqvist, and board member, Nina Macpherson, will take part in a panel discussion on ecocide – mass destruction of the environment – and share how Enviro contributes to both environmental and economic sustainability.

During COP29, a series of side events is being organized, including Climate Hub. Alf Blomqvist and Nina Macpherson will participate in a panel discussion titled “Business leaders for Ecocide Law: Criminalizing Ecocide & Leveling the Playing Field.” Alongside Blomqvist and Macpherson, Scania’s Head of Sustainability, Fredrik Nilzén, and Johan Falk, CEO of Exponential Roadmap Initiative, will also take part in the discussion.

“The need for international legislation against ecocide is clear, and Climate Hub is an excellent platform for us to discuss both Enviro’s position and the work the company is doing to promote the environment and sustainability,” says Nina Macpherson, Board Member of Scandinavian Enviro Systems and Chair of the Ecocide Law Alliance, a foundation working to introduce ecocide as a crime under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.

COP29 is being held in Baku, Azerbaijan, and is the 29th edition of the UN climate conference, where countries around the world come together to discuss and negotiate global efforts to combat climate change.

“We are proud to participate in such an important forum and to share Enviro’s work in fostering sustainability from both an environmental and economic perspective,” says Alf Blomqvist, Chairman of the board of Enviro.

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UK Government’s ambitious 81% carbon emission reduction target, but . . . .

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Ashden welcomes UK Government’s ambitious 81% carbon emission reduction target, but highlights need for fairness and a fully-fledged plan

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s presence at COP 29 in Baku and commitment to this updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) is exactly the sort of leadership the world is crying out for on climate. With the UK’s green economy growing 9% in 2023 while the wider economy stagnated, it is clear that strong climate ambition drives innovation, job creation, and prosperity. UK businesses and civil society have long called for such leadership to ensure a just and sustainable transition.

However, as recent global events have underscored, public trust and fairness are critical to sustaining momentum for ambitious climate action. Everyday people must see and feel the fairness of these changes. It is not enough to set bold targets; we must ensure the journey to achieve them is equitable, with tangible improvements in livelihoods, jobs, and community resilience across the country.

Dr Ashok Sinha, CEO of Ashden who is attending COP29, said:

“At a time when there are headwinds against government action to avert catastrophic climate change in both the US and EU, the announcement by the UK of strong new NDC 3.0 at COP29 – a year ahead of time – is the kind of climate diplomacy the world needs. Equally importantly, it sets the agenda at home for realising the huge social and economic gains that a fair transition to a zero carbon economy will bring.

“But now the even harder work begins. Decarbonising the grid and land transport is comparatively easy compared to capturing the huge potential of local and community renewables and decarbonising heat in our buildings, place by place, dwelling by dwelling. That will require a new approach by government based on supporting bespoke local action, everywhere.

“Ashden works with enterprises and organisations that are demonstrating just the kinds of technical, financial, training and community engagement innovations we will need to become the norm. For these innovators to succeed, government will need to trust cities, towns and communities, clear the policy blockages they face and support them to access the finance they need to succeed. That’s what we now expect to see, following today’s hugely welcome announcement.”

Ashden Award winners show how inclusive, people-focused climate solutions make a difference. B4Box in Manchester trains disadvantaged individuals in green construction skills, creating jobs while reducing emissions through home retrofitting. Energise Barnsley empowers social housing tenants with solar panels and energy storage, cutting energy costs and carbon while boosting energy independence.

The reality is stark: the UK is not currently on track to meet its existing 68% by 2030 NDC target. Increased action is an absolute imperative. To succeed, the government must deliver a comprehensive and well-resourced plan to meet these new targets. The UK’s upcoming Carbon Budget Delivery Plan, due in early 2025, must clearly outline how international and national targets will be delivered within an ambitious, fast-paced, and inclusive policy framework.

This framework must prioritise the needs of people and communities, particularly those most affected by the transition.

Ashden stands ready to support ambitious action and urges the UK Government to make the vision of a fair, green transition a reality for all.

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BRETT MARTIN EXPANDS ITS GLASS ROOF LANTERN RANGE WITH NEW BESPOKE OFFERING

 

Brett Martin’s Roof Lanterns are now available in bespoke sizes and additional colour frame options. An architecturally stunning means of introducing more natural light into a space, Brett Martin’s customisable Roof Lanterns now offer greater design flexibility, whatever the project.

 

The Brett Martin Roof Lantern boasts an attractive slimline profile that allows in more light. A contemporary four-panel design minimises the structure to maximise the daylight, or choose a six-panel design with additional glazing bars for a more traditional style.

 

Highly thermally efficient with a thermally broken frame and Low-E glazing, the Roof Lantern also boasts rapid installation, with the only sealant bond required between the rooflight and the roof. It is also backed by an excellent 10-year warranty.

 

 

In addition to being able to offer bespoke sizes, the Roof Lantern is now available with a white, grey or black powder coating finish on both the inner and outer frames.

 

Brett Martin adopts a safety-first policy on all its glass rooflights. As such, they are manufactured with a laminated inner pane as standard which provides multiple benefits over toughened glass alternatives. Laminated glass is engineered not only to resist breakage as much as possible but – if it does break – to break in a way that is both safe and secure. Constructed from two panes of float glass with an added polymer layer bonded between, laminated glass will not shatter into individual pieces on impact. Instead, it will form a characteristic spider’s web pattern, reducing the likelihood of the broken rooflight falling on anyone below.

 

Tony Isaac, Sales Director at Brett Martin commented

“With the latest developments, it’s now easier than ever for our customers to find the optimum rooflight solution for their project, whatever the requirement.”

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ALTRO DISTILS STYLE AND PERFORMANCE AT ENGLISH SPIRIT

 

English Spirit Distillery has used an extensive package of Altro products front and back of house in their new visitor centre café, shop and viewing area for the working distillery.

The small batch distillery, which produces some of the UK’s finest spirits and liqueurs, was looking to create the best environment, choosing surfaces that combine a range of hard-working features and benefits with aesthetic appeal.

“When I first came here it was a barn with a concrete floor,” explains Stuart Dawes, Managing Director of flooring contractor First for Floors, who worked with the English Spirit team to choose the right products. “They told me what they wanted their result to be and straight away I knew that I wanted to work with Altro. We love their products and they have never failed us.

“Being a barn with a lot of echoes, we knew we needed something to dampen that as much as possible without using carpet. That is where Altro Ensemble came into play, with the sound reduction, aesthetics, comfort underfoot, and its all-round durability,” says Stuart.

Altro Ensemble is an award-winning modular flooring system, with luxury vinyl tiles in four modular sizes that can be mixed and matched to create unique designs from colour blocking to geometric patterns. It delivers noise reduction to 15dB and comfort underfoot and is great in public-facing areas where first impressions count.

Elsewhere in the visitor centre, Altro Wood, an attractive, general purpose 2mm wood-effect vinyl safety floor, was installed on the mezzanine walkway area and stairs, bringing a biophilic focus to the areas where daylight floods the building. In the bar area and staff room, Altro Wood adhesive-free safety flooring was selected, delivering maximum impact with minimum downtime in 18 shade choices that match Altro Wood.

For the toilets, Altro XpressLay adhesive-free was specified bringing safety and speed of installation, used together with durable and elegant Altro Whiterock wall designs, providing elegance and durability on an Altro Whiterock wall sheet.

Altro Stronghold 30, designed to keep staff safe from slips, was installed in the kitchen together with hygienic, impermeable Altro Whiterock White. Altro Stronghold 30 achieves Altro’s highest rating for slip resistance and is designed to minimise risk in wet and greasy conditions for the lifetime of the floor. Altro Whiterock White is a proven, high performance, hygienic alternative to ceramic tiles.

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RINNAI – FULL SERVICE FROM DESIGN TO CARBON SAVINGS

RINNAI – FULL SERVICE FROM DESIGN TO CARBON SAVINGS,

CAPEX, OPEX AND DELIVERY TO SITE IN ONE SINGLE CONSIGNMENT

 

CLICK HERE FOR THE RINNAI HELP ME CHOOSE PAGE

 

 Rinnai offers a TOTAL range of FREE services to all UK customers – installers, consultants, main contractors, architects and national end users – which offers system designs, carbon reduction calculations, technical services, commissioning and delivery to site in one single consignment. Rinnai offers a range of products for energy efficient heating and hot water provision in natural gas, electricity, LPG and rDME fuels. Rinnai also offers all appliances –  electric and gas water heaters, heat pumps, solar thermal systems and hybrid systems utilising the principle of Practical, Economic and Technical criteria in the choice of system to any commercial site in the UK.

 

“Rinnai’s services are designed to provide comprehensible purchase options, system design, CAPEX, OPEX and carbon calculations as well as whole consignment delivery to any UK site upon 24 hours of purchasing,” says Technical Head Pete Seddon.

 

Rinnai’s specialist design team can provide a “Site Consultation Form” that details on-site data of current heating and hot water system capabilities. Customers can view the results in a rapid low carbon replacement suggestion by a professional team member.

 

Rinnai services include a carbon and cost comparison service that offers a free appraisal of any site’s current heating & hot water delivery system, along with empirically gathered data driven recommendations for reducing carbon load and all related costs.

 

If a customer encounters difficulties when selecting a product, a “Help Me Choose” service option is available at Rinnai’s website www.rinnai-uk.co.uk. This service enables easier product selection through direct contact with a Rinnai professional. A customer can be contacted either via a home number, mobile or email at a time convenient for yourself. A Rinnai professional will then advise on purchasing options that complement the unique layout of your property.

 

Rinnai further provides an array of cost calculation services that will measure your current system’s output in 5-year CAPEX, OPEX and carbon emission cost comparison. Once all relevant data is collected, a Rinnai team member can suggest an appropriate cost and carbon load reducing heating and hot water system that will accompany the dimensions of your property.

 

Rinnai services also include whole consignment deliveries within 24 hours of product purchase to any UK site.

 

Rinnai’s selection of on-line services enables customer convenience from product viewing, selection and purchase. Rinnai’s inclusive CPD’s, webinars, videos and calculation services ensure customers can access information that improves product knowledge and provides insight into product operational capabilities.

 

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To see the present range of Rinnai solutions that include

Hydrogen, BioLPG ready water heaters, solar thermal and heat pump Hybrids and LOW-GWP heat pumps

RINNAI OFFERS CLEAR PATHWAYS TO LOWER CARBON AND DECARBONISATION PLUS CUSTOMER COST REDUCTIONS FOR COMMERCIAL, DOMESTIC AND OFF-GRID HEATING & HOT WATER DELIVERY  

  • Rinnai’s range of decarbonising products – H1/H2/H3 – consists of hot water heating units in gas/BioLPG/DME, hydrogen ready units, electric instantaneous hot water heaters, electric storage cylinders and buffer vessels, a comprehensive range of heat pumps, solar, hydrogen-ready or natural gas in any configuration of hybrid formats for either residential or commercial applications. Rinnai’s H1/2/3 range of products and systems offer contractors, consultants and end users a range of efficient, robust and affordable low carbon/decarbonising appliances which create practical, economic and technically feasible solutions.
  • Rinnai is a world leading manufacturer of hot water heaters and produces over two million units a year, operating on each of the five continents. The brand has gained an established reputation for producing products that offer high performance, cost efficiency and extended working lives.
  • Rinnai products are UKCA certified, A-rated water efficiency, accessed through multiple fuel options and are available for purchase 24/7, 365 days a year. Any unit can be delivered to any UK site within 24 hours.
  • Rinnai offer carbon and cost comparison services that will calculate financial and carbon savings made when investing in a Rinnai system. Rinnai also provide a system design service that will suggest an appropriate system for the property in question.
  • Rinnai offer comprehensive training courses and technical support in all aspects of the water heating industry including detailed CPD’s.
  • The Rinnai range covers all forms of fuels and appliances currently available – electric, gas, hydrogen, BioLPG, DME solar thermal, low GWP heat pumps and electric water heaters More information can be found on Rinnai’s website and its “Help Me Choose” webpage.
RINNAI FULL PRODUCT AVAILABILITY 24/7 FOR NEXT DAY DELIVERY of
ALL HOT WATER HEATING UNIT MODELS INCLUDING 48-58kW UNITS-

 SAVINGS OF

    20%    REDUCTION of opex cost

30%   REDUCTION of initial cost

15%   REDUCTION in carbon

75%   REDUCTION of space

 

 

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HYBRID COOLING SYSTEM FROM NUAIRE TACKLES RESIDENTIAL OVERHEATING

 

 

Nuaire’s Hybrid Cooling System is a cooling extension for its boxed-ventilation range designed to tackle residential overheating and provide a solution that meets Building Regulations.

 

The Nuaire Hybrid Cooling System is an ancillary cooling module that works with the existing Nuaire MRXBOX MVHR products to provide a hybrid MVHR and cooling system – delivering clean indoor air, while combatting overheating – a modern day issue in many high-rise new builds.

 

The new system is an energy efficient, space-saving solution that can be effortlessly integrated to newbuilds that face overheating problems; such as floor to ceiling glazed apartments where natural ventilation is impossible due to environmental and noise pollution outside, and dwellings which are without shade to protect them from the sun’s heat.

 

 

 

Andrew Nash, Divisional Manager and Overheating Expert at Nuaire, said:

“Overheating is a modern-day concern and not one which will be going away anytime soon – it can cause serious problems with sleep as well as heat stress, and present other major health risks meaning that often, overheated buildings are left abandoned in the hotter, summer months.

“Although current Building Regulations don’t talk enough about mechanical cooling, in most instances there is no other option. It’s important we tackle this issue and future-proof our residential systems to keep properties healthy and habitable going forward.

“With these rising temperatures, 4.6m homes in England already reported to have problems with overheating and more new builds being built set to face these issues, it is time for a fresh look at how we ventilate and create an optimal thermal temperature all year round within a home.

“With no option for natural ventilation, mechanical clean air input and extract is a necessity,” Nash continues. “Therefore, a new hybrid heating and cooling system needs to be considered to help with the optimisation of temperatures, especially within new builds. Our Hybrid Cooling System, introduced in 2022, gives peace of mind for consultants needing to recommend solutions for clean, comfortable, temperate air throughout a property that confidently meets Building Regulations.”

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Play specialist joins forces with Variety Children’s charity to transform inclusive play

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New playground in the East Midlands aims to to transform play for all abilities

 

Access to playgrounds for children identified with special educational needs or disabilities in the UK is set for a huge boost as leading play specialists, ESP Play teams up Variety, the Children’s Charity.

ESP Play will join Variety in a long-term partnership to advise and jointly fundraise to give disabled and disadvantaged children better play facilities nationwide.

Raleigh Education Trust in the Midlands will become the first facility to benefit from the partnership following an initial £50,000 pledge from ESP Play.

This new playground by ESP Play will feature a range of innovative, custom-designed equipment specifically created to meet the needs of children with physical, sensory and cognitive challenges.

The playground will allow children to engage in activities that enhance their development, with future projects earmarked for the North West.

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Andrew Wood, ESP Play Managing Director, said: “Partnering with Variety marks a pivotal milestone in our mission to ensure every child can play together, regardless of ability. We are dedicated to raising the standards of inclusive play and setting a new benchmark for all play spaces.“By working with Variety and Raleigh Education Trust we can effectively design a playground that meets the needs of all children, breaking down barriers and ensuring that no child is left out.

“This partnership is a flagship example of how organisations can collaborate to create environments that encourage inclusivity, belonging and development for all children. We’re really looking forward to seeing how this inclusive space will impact the students and the community.”

 

Sean Kelly, CEO of Raleigh Education Trust, said:

“As a trust that has been supporting children identified with special educational needs or disabilities for seven years and we understand firsthand how crucial outdoor play is for their development.

“With the right specialist equipment, we can give them the independence and creativity to explore and enjoy playing in a safe environment that allows them to simply enjoy being kids.

“It’s about integration, not segregation. We want to create spaces where all children can interact, support one another and share the joy of play and education.

“The generosity shown by ESP Play to donate such a large sum of money to get this project started is phenomenal and we’re very proud to have the support of such a brilliant business and an amazing charity.

“The new playground will be a game-changer for our students.”

 

Lyn Staunton, Variety Development Director, said:

“This is a really important partnership between ESP Play and Variety that will help us as a charity to ensure more disabled and disadvantaged children can benefit from the access to play.

“We have been blown away by Andrew’s passion for inclusive play for all children and are looking forward to working with Andrew for the long term helping us provide the best play equipment for the children we support.

“Play has a profound impact on the outcomes of our youngsters and through this partnership we hope to provide the best opportunities we can for every child we support.”

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