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TMV2 and TMV3 What do you know about them?
This article looks to explore TMV valves with TMV2 and TMV3 approvals, which are specifically tested to…
February 2026
Ideal Heating launches new Imax Xtra 2 cascade installation video, proving powerful output doesn’t have to mean long build times
Video follows the assembly of three 80kW Imax Xtra 2 floor standing commercial condensing boilers in real…
February 2026
Safety at every turn: plumbing in healthcare environments
Care homes and hospitals require specialist plumbing installations to ensure safety and reliability. Richard Bateman of Reliance Valves looks at the key steps to consider…
September 2024
Ventilation vigilance: key strategies to combat mould in housing
With Awaab’s Law set to be extended to private rentals, PCA’s James Berry highlights the importance of effective ventilation strategies to combat mould growth
August 2024
How AI is reshaping building services design
Artificial intelligence is set to take off across the industry, but its integration brings challenges. Molly Tooher-Rudd speaks to four experts
August 2024
Light at the end of the tunnel: air cleaning solutions in healthcare
Can we protect staff, patients and visitors while reducing waiting times, saving money and targeting net zero in the NHS estate? NHS Scotland Assure’s Mike…
August 2024
Visualising whole life carbon: HVAC performance assessment tool
Hoare Lea’s early-stage selection tool calculates whole life carbon for HVAC systems, while providing 3D visualisations for each specification. Esam Elsarrag demonstrates the software by…
August 2024
Staying in the loop: identifying performance gaps
Feedback loops identify what is going routinely wrong in buildings and give valuable insight into how future building performance can be improved. Susie Diamond and…
August 2024
A golden age for smarter living: leveraging technology for comfort
As the UK’s population ages and climate warming intensifies, smart technology will be essential to ensure resilient and comfortable homes, says ABB Smart Buildings’ Kevin Lenton
August 2024
Hot and bothered: Zehnder overheating survey
The risk of overheating in buildings is growing significantly as temperatures rise, but a new survey by CIBSE Journal and Zehnder Group UK shows that…
July 2024
Low carbon, high safety: fire engineering and embodied carbon
The embodied carbon impact of fire safety measures is relatively unknown. Arup’s Grete Wilson and Dr Emma McIntyre have created a roadmap to establish how engineers can…
July 2024
Out of site: modular heat pump solutions
With site accommodation contributing significantly to construction projects’ carbon footprints, engineers on a £227m residential scheme at Wembley Park have come up with a modular…
July 2024
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