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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.
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.
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 a look at how MVHR can help to prevent dampness whilst balancing building regulations for ventilation with energy 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.
Hot & Cold Projects Wavin product & solutions Industry insight Plumber Above ground specifier Construction professional
30 March 2023
Benefits of air pressure testing – a safety angle
Air pressure testing is a more secure pressure testing method, reducing the risk of both Legionella & water damage. This article explores the benefits.
Hot & Cold Wavin product & solutions Industry insight Roof drainage Above ground specifier Construction professional Waste water BIM
17 March 2023
Commercial Plumbing Solutions: 5 Sustainability Considerations
Sustainability is becoming increasingly important for the construction industry from waste reduction to embodied carbon to reduced carbon emissions and reporting. This article outlines 5 key sustainability considerations for commercial plumbing solutions.Solutions
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