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Why circular water management is the next logical step for developers
It’s time to change how we think about water within housing developments, towns and cities, reversing our dependence on using water only once. For too long, the linear model of.

Wavin product & solutions Industry insight Above ground specifier Construction professional Indoor climate solutions Mechanical ventilation
2 June 2023
How MVHR can cut energy bills and give better returns for developers
In this article we’ll focus on a technology that’s often overlooked in this picture - Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR). We’ll discuss why this solution is such an important part of an energy efficient home and will show you how to angle your conversations with house buyers to give your MVHR-equipped housing stock a competitive edge in the market.
Industry insight Healthy sustainable environments Below ground specifier Construction professional
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.
Wavin product & solutions Industry insight Plumber Above ground specifier Indoor climate solutions
31 May 2023
Underfloor heating systems: a complete guide
In this blog, we’ll be putting this particular heating solution under the spotlight to explain why it is an incredible heating method for both new developments and existing properties in comparison to radiators.
Industry insight Healthy sustainable environments Below ground specifier Construction professional
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.
Industry insight Healthy sustainable environments Above ground specifier Construction professional Indoor climate solutions
19 May 2023
How MVHR is on the frontline of damp prevention
In this article we take at look at how mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) can help to prevent damp whilst balancing building regulations for ventilation with enery efficiency.
Wavin product & solutions Industry insight Below ground specifier Construction professional Stormwater
28 April 2023
Why geocellular attenuation tanks are the gold standard of sustainable drainage
Our handy guide to using modular attentuation crates as either attenuation tanks or soakaways, brings everything you need to know together in one place plus explains the best methods of attenuation tank design.
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?
Industry insight Healthy sustainable environments Below ground specifier Construction professional
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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