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Underfloor Heating CPD for Developers & HVAC Mechanical Engineers
To support housing developers and HVAC mechanical engineers, with the planned changes to the Future Homes Standards, Wavin have launched a new CPD presentation focused on.
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16 June 2023
Environmental Product Declarations: a sustainability step-change for construction
Get the lowdown on Environmental Product Declarations, why they’re important and how they’re set to change construction in the UK.
Wavin product & solutions Industry insight Healthy sustainable environments Above ground specifier Construction professional Mechanical ventilation
8 June 2023
15th June Building Regulations changes - Heating and ventilation
From 15th June 2023, new building regulations will apply to all new home builds which haven’t started construction.
Plumber Healthy sustainable environments Above ground specifier Indoor climate solutions
8 June 2023
What is a heat interface unit?
Heat interface units (HIUs) are a fantastic heating solution to effectively and efficiently distribute heat within a property, and is part of a heat network . In this blog we put HIUs under the microscope starting with the basics and exploring key considerations for installation. We’ll also take a closer look at one HIU in particular which has set a new standard in the industry for its responsiveness, efficiency and ease of installation.
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31 May 2023
Why circular water management is the next logical step for developers
The natural environment is going to struggle to support our single-use water approach, so what’s the alternative? This article looks at the alternatives including grey water recycling, rainwater harvesting and SuDs.
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26 May 2023
Benefits of sustainable drainage systems go beyond making urban areas 'rain-proof'
Friso Klapwijk is urban climate resilience director with Wavin and recently took part in the panel discussion on “Making SuDs a universal measure to reduce flood risk” at the NCE Flood Resilience conference. In this article he explains how SuDS (sustainable drainage systems) can be used as part of a holistic approach to water in our urban environments.
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19 May 2023
How MVHR is on the frontline of damp prevention
In this article, we take a look at how MVHR can help to prevent dampness whilst balancing building regulations for ventilation with energy efficiency.
Industry insight Healthy sustainable environments Below ground specifier Construction professional Stormwater
18 April 2023
A watershed moment: England’s adoption of Schedule 3
Despite mounting public concern, new developments in England still have an automatic legal right to connect surface water drainage to nearby sewage infrastructure – increasing the burden on aging infrastructure. But recent developments mean that’s likely to change, with England set to adopt Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 and make sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) a mandatory requirement for nearly all developments. So, what will this change mean for developers in England?
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12 April 2023
Planning for trees: the social, economic and environmental benefits
Trees are an important consideration for planners and woodland preservation, management and creation is a key part of planning for new developments. In this article we outline some planning considerations and benefits of trees in built areas and discuss how they can add value to new developments.Solutions
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