Building Industry News

Mitsubishi Electric on Ofgem energy price cap

Aug 26, 2026 | Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Building Services, Facility Management & Building Services, Heating Systems, Controls and Management, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - HVAC, Plumbing, Posts, Retrofit & Renovation

Russell Dean, Residential Heat Pump Expert at Mitsubishi Electric, has provided commentary to the Ofgem energy price cap, announced today.

UKCW Birmingham sets out agenda for a smarter, more sustainable construction industry

Aug 25, 2026 | Articles, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Continuing Professional Development (CPD's), Exhibitions and Conferences, Innovations & New Products, Posts, Seminars, Training

From AI in construction to supply chain partnerships and the latest thoughts on retrofit, this autumn’s UK Construction Week Birmingham (NEC, 29 September – 1 October) features a packed programme designed to encourage fresh thinking, showcase innovation and support the industry’s drive towards a more productive, sustainable future.

Bloor’s Dairy Improves Herd Health and Productivity With Brett Martin’s Marlon CST Heatguard

Aug 24, 2026 | Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Building Systems, Case Studies, Lighting, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Roofs

As part of a refurbishment project, Brett Martin’s Marlon CST Heatguard has been installed for the roof of a milking shed at Bloor’s Farm in Warrington, Cheshire.

Long-Serving Sales Team Drives Trust and Continuity at Freefoam

Aug 21, 2026 | Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Cladding, Drainage, Guttering, Soffits & Fascias, Fascias, Pipes & Fittings, Plumbing, Posts, Recruitment, Retrofit & Renovation, Roofs, Walls

Freefoam Building Products has built its reputation not only on product quality and innovation, but on the strength, stability and experience of its sales team.

ADSA Urges Businesses to ‘Stand Out, Don’t Stand Still’

Aug 20, 2026 | Articles, Access Control & Door Entry Systems, Architectural Ironmongery, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Doors, Facility Management & Building Services, Innovations & New Products, Podcast Library, Posts, Publications, Retrofit & Renovation, Security and Fire Protection

Businesses that continue to invest in innovation, people and market visibility during periods of economic uncertainty will emerge stronger than those that retreat, according to the Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA).

Georg Fischer (GF): Blackheart and whiteheart malleable iron fittings

Aug 19, 2026 | Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Facility Management & Building Services, Heating Systems, Controls and Management, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - HVAC, Pipes, Pipes & Fittings, Plumbing, Posts, Retrofit & Renovation, Sustainability & Energy Efficiency

Malleable iron fittings are a type of durable threaded pipe connector designed for the high-pressure transportation of water, gas, oil, steam and air. Malleable iron pipe fittings are used in a wide variety of applications including plumbing, heating and gas installation, HVAC technology, fire suppression systems and industrial and mechanical engineered piping. Georg Fischer (GF) has more…

Abloy UK enhances security at St Oswald’s Hospice in Newcastle upon Tyne

Aug 19, 2026 | Articles, Access Control & Door Entry Systems, Architectural Ironmongery, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Case Studies, Doors, Facility Management & Building Services, Health & Safety, Posts, Retrofit & Renovation, Security and Fire Protection

Abloy UK has provided St Oswald’s Hospice in Newcastle upon Tyne with a secure and flexible medicine management solution. The implementation of the CLIQ system has further advanced safety and security of medicine management in the organisation.

New EQMAX hot water heater from Ideal Commercial Heating

Aug 18, 2026 | Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Facility Management & Building Services, Heating Systems, Controls and Management, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - HVAC, Innovations & New Products, Pipes & Fittings, Plumbing, Posts, Retrofit & Renovation, Sustainability & Energy Efficiency

Ideal Commercial Heating has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of the EQMAX range of gas-fired condensing water heaters, marking the company’s first move into commercial domestic hot water products.

ACV UK launches next generation of commercial hot water & heating products

Aug 11, 2026 | Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Facility Management & Building Services, Heating Systems, Controls and Management, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - HVAC, Innovations & New Products, Pipes & Fittings, Plumbing, Posts, Retrofit & Renovation, Sustainability & Energy Efficiency

ACV UK, a specialist in hot water solutions, has released the WaterMaster Evo 2 gas-fired condensing water heater and the HeatMaster Evo 2 commercial combi boiler.

Siderise Launches New Inspection App to Support Industry With Gateway 3

Aug 7, 2026 | Articles, Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Building Services, Facility Management & Building Services, Health & Safety, Information Technology, Innovations & New Products, Posts, Security and Fire Protection, Site Preparation

Ten years after launching its pioneering ‘Inspector’ app, Siderise has unveiled the next generation of this digital tool. The ‘Siderise Inspection App’, has been developed to help installers verify the quality of passive fire protection and acoustic installations, maintain robust records of competency and meet their obligations under the Building Safety Act.

ASWS appointed to restore iconic glazing at the stunning De La Warr Pavilion

Aug 7, 2026 | Articles, Balustrades and Guardrails, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Systems, Case Studies, Glass, Glazing, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Steel and Structural Frames, Windows

Specialist heritage contractor, Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) has been appointed to undertake a comprehensive refurbishment of the De La Warr Pavilion’s iconic staircase glazing, a defining architectural feature of the building.