Knauf Insulation energises Liverpool
Residents of Marwood Towers in Liverpool are benefitting from improvements to the energy efficiency of their building and lower fuel bills thanks to the installation of Knauf Insulation's Earthwool RainScreen Slab BGV, as part of a major refurbishment and new build of the 15-storey residential tower block for the over 55s, the company says.
Diffusion keeps things comfortable
British heating and cooling equipment company Diffusion is supplying a large number of its Highline 270 fan coil units to provide heating and cooling at The Corniche, a new development in London.
Neighbourhood dispute
Chris Windle delves into the world of law and insurance and finds issues surrounding ministerial statements on neighbourhood plans, the Housing White Paper and the 2015 Insurance Act
Finance not a barrier
Securing the funding for development is "not an issue," according to Stephen O'Brien, md of Wolsey, specialist lender of finance to housebuilders.
Successful developers return to Go Develop
Go Develop's joint venture partners are currently building more than 1,000 units nationwide, according to the development lender.
Whirlpool reveals consumer research
New research commissioned by Whirlpool, manufacturer of major home appliances, has found that consumers are "actively seeking out ways to improve their quality of life, to concentrate on what really matters to them".
Premdor introduces oak factory glazed fire doors
Comprising 18 Premium Oak design models, Premdor's new internal door collection - a combination of traditional, contemporary and shaker styles - will satisfy the aspirations of designers, builders and home owners alike, the company says.
Wraptite-SA aids zero carbon development
A large zero carbon development is benefitting from the high performance airtight membrane Wraptite-SA from A Proctor Group, says the acoustic and thermal insulation company.
Affordable wooden looks with Garador
Garador says that its GaraRoll roller door comes in an assortment of nine colours plus two timber effect finishes, the latter being applied using a foil coat.
Nuaire unveils next step in carbon filtration
As many as 40,000 deaths each year are being caused by exposure to air pollution, and rising nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ) and particular matter (PM10 and PM2.5) from traffic fumes are the major culprit, according to ventilation manufacturer Nuaire.
