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Impact of Changing Building Regulations on Indoor Climate Solutions For New Build Homes
The building industry in the United Kingdom is subject to evolving regulations aimed at enhancing energy efficiency, reducing carbon emissions, and improving indoor comfort.
Industry insight Healthy sustainable environments Above ground specifier Below ground specifier Construction professional Stormwater
12 September 2023
How blue green roofs can help developers to achieve biodiversity net gain
In January 2024, Biodiversity net gain (BNG) will become mandatory for housing developments in England. It is a positive step for nature but will present a challenge for developers. This article explains how blue green roofs can help meet this requirement whilst providing some other positive benefits.
Industry insight Healthy sustainable environments Above ground specifier Below ground specifier Construction professional Stormwater Indoor climate solutions Mechanical ventilation
4 August 2023
Sustainable homes: key solutions for future-fit & climate resilient developments
There are a number of new legislative changes that highlight the importance of prioritising futureproof solutions and strategies in the UK housing construction sector. Luckily, there are plenty of tried and tested technologies available to keep new housing developments ahead of the curve to create sustainable, futureproof homes.
Wavin product & solutions Industry insight Above ground specifier Construction professional BIM
27 July 2023
How value added engineering supports sustainable, cost-effective commercial construction
In this article, we spoke to John Clarke and Amanda Gibbon, Commercial Technical Sales Managers and Adam Salt, BIM co-ordinator at Wavin about the benefits of value added engineering on commercial projects and how Wavin can help mitigate risk and improve efficiencies.
Wavin product & solutions Industry insight Healthy sustainable environments Above ground specifier Below ground specifier Construction professional
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.
Industry insight Plumber Above ground specifier Indoor climate solutions
8 June 2023
Benefits of heat interface units
The government’s target to decarbonise the heat in UK homes, and reduce overall emissions by 78% by 2035, will fundamentally change the type of systems that are currently being used across the country. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at the role that heat interface units play, including their many benefits to homeowners.
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.Solutions
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