The reconstruction of a rambling old farmyard close to Ely in East Cambridgeshire is making use of well proven Marmox Thermoblocks, specified in three widths as the ideal solution for tackling thermal-bridging around the building perimeter as part of a well-insulated design. Mitchell’s Barn is replacing a sprawling complex of dilapidated tin cowsheds and a rather more attractive oak barn which was founded on a plinth of Tudor era bricks. The original planning permission allow

Buildings C1 and D1 of the new Greenwich Design District have been announced as winners of the  RIBA  London Awards 2025 – and Schöck, the leading international supplier of structural thermal breaks, has been instrumental in minimising any risk of themal bridging. Greenwich Design District, at the heart of the Greenwich Peninsula, is made up of sixteen buildings and Schöck has provided a variety of product solutions that minimise any risk of themal bridging on five of the six

St Sidwell’s Point, in the heart of Exeter city centre, is the world’s first Passivhaus-certified, multi-zoned leisure centre. The £44 million, world-leading project includes the A. Proctor Group’s Wraptite® external air barrier as part of the highly efficient external wall construction. The building was designed by Space & Place Architects, alongside Passive House designers Gale & Snowden. On site, it was delivered by main contractor Keir. As well as Passivhaus certification

Leading radiator manufacturer Stelrad Radiators has long lead the way in the provision of training and sharing knowledge via continuing professional development courses about every aspect of the use and specification of radiators on heating systems. You can now learn about the latest developments in radiators, from these upgraded CPD training sessions led by a Stelrad expert. Each one-hour training session counts towards your annual CPD requirement and can be arranged for you

A recently completed contract for an underfloor heating company has demonstrated how a Grade I listed landmark building can undergo a transformation, in terms of its energy efficiency, without any traces being left on the existing historic internal fabric: while also future-proofing it for a switch to a fully renewable heating source in the coming years.  St. Paul’s Church in Covent Garden is not only known for its architecture - prominent from the famous Piazza - but also as

A large 7.66-acre site on the north bank of the River Orwell in Ipswich, Suffolk is the site of a new 173 home housing development being built by a partnership of Galliard Homes, Aviva Investors and Packaged Living. And Stelrad has supplied just short of 1,200 of its Vita Deco radiators to share heat around the homes on the development. The main contractor for the heating installations on site is Loughton based Link 365 and the Stelrad radiators were supplied via BSS in Colch

Navigator MSL has launched the MAGBLU™ THORSYS 8M Heat Pump Circulating Pump – compact in size, powerful in performance. Specifically designed for heat pump systems, this high-efficiency pump delivers an impressive 8.1 metre head and 3.6 m³/h flow rate, making it ideal for demanding renewable installations. With a rare 135mm body, the THORSYS 8M offers exceptional output in a compact form – perfect for tight spaces without compromising on performance. It features 9-speed cont

Government funded residential development will contribute to the growth of fenestration foam tape sealants in 2026, according to Andy Swift, sales and operations manager   at ISO-Chemie. ISO Chemie’s Andy Swift says new build to fuel foam tape sealants growth in 2026 He believes the sealants’ sector will continue to remain buoyant throughout the next 12 months, seeing steady growth despite the completion of new homes falling well below the Government target of 1.5 million in

To accelerate installation and enhance precision of its passive fire protection, Siderise has launched a new advanced Cut Strip Service — delivering ready-to-install, digitally sized cavity fire barriers and firestops for building façades. This innovative offering eradicates cutting onsite, reduces waste, and improves safety, helping contractors to achieve faster, more accurate, and more cost-effective installations. This marks a bold step forward in Siderise’s mission to ‘Go