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Ability by Dimplex: FCU design – reducing waste at the Cat A stage

Mar 30, 2026 | Articles, Air Conditioning, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Heating Systems, Controls and Management, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - HVAC, Pipes & Fittings, Plumbing, Posts, Retrofit & Renovation, Site Preparation, Sustainability & Energy Efficiency, Waste Management & Recycling

Correct specification of high-performance fan coil units (FCU) can help reduce operational carbon and increase the sustainability of HVAC services in commercial buildings. The challenge is that in many cases, Cat B fit outs can result in FCU waste, increase embodied carbon and undermine sustainability gains. Here, Troy Chambers, Head of National Sales at Ability by Dimplex, looks at the options available to building designers and M&E engineers to help reduce Cat B fit out waste by paying close attention to the fan coil system design at the Cat A stage…

The impact of current geopolitics – an interesting Rinnai insight

Mar 25, 2026 | Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Heating Systems, Controls and Management, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - HVAC, Latest Building News, Pipes & Fittings, Plumbing, Posts, Retrofit & Renovation, Sustainability & Energy Efficiency

Rinnai Director Chris Goggin examines the impact of current geopolitics to the UK customer. Since the current Middle Eastern conflict began, costs have risen and are expected to rise and UK domestic energy security is again a debated topic of public interest.

Rinnai Hybrid Technology Underpins Mere Hotel Resort M&E Refit

Mar 25, 2026 | Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Case Studies, Heating Systems, Controls and Management, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - HVAC, Pipes & Fittings, Plumbing, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation

A comprehensive refurb of the Mere Golf Resort & Spa included a completed M & E upgrade, delivered by AB Engineering, has given the site a high performance and cutting-edge building services across the hotel, spa and conference facilities. The multifaceted site has buildings dating back to 1924, meaning that a flexible design and technology approach was needed to deliver high volumes of DHW with limited onsite plant space – hence the Rinnai Hybrid system that combines high efficiency water heaters, R290 heat pumps and site-specific cylinders was selected.

AWMS: Trusted Harmer SML Below-Ground Drainage

Mar 23, 2026 | Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Drainage, Drainage Services, Drainage, Guttering, Soffits & Fascias, Pipes, Pipes & Fittings, Plumbing, Posts, Retrofit & Renovation

Harmer SML Below-Ground Drainage is a trusted soil and waste system from Alumasc Water Management Solutions (AWMS), designed for demanding projects where performance, reliability, and ease of installation are critical.

Hush Acoustics launches new lightweight acoustic lagging for ducting and pipework

Mar 20, 2026 | Articles, Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Air Conditioning, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Heating Systems, Controls and Management, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - HVAC, Innovations & New Products, Pipes, Pipes & Fittings, Plumbing, Posts, Retrofit & Renovation, Sustainability & Energy Efficiency

Hush Acoustics has launched Hush Lag 5/25, a versatile 5kg/m² mass-loaded lagging product, often referred to as ‘mufti lagging’, which provides a barrier to reduce noise originating from ductwork, pipes, enclosures and a wide variety of building services, HVAC systems and industrial processes.

Ability by Dimplex: Which fan coil units are ideal for heat pump systems?

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

Heat pump ready fan coil units (FCUs) are well suited for systems with low temperature hot water (LTHW) below 65/60°C. These Ability by Dimplex FCUs have been specifically developed to operate effectively with the lower grade heat produced by heat pumps, low temperature district heat networks (DHNs) and other low temperature energy sources, while still meeting the heating and cooling demands of conditioned spaces.

SFA Saniflo Invests in Growth with Move to Larger Premises and New Training Centre

Mar 17, 2026 | Articles, Bathrooms & Toilets, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Drainage, Facility Management & Building Services, Pipes & Fittings, Plant, Equipment and Hire, Plumbing, Posts, Retrofit & Renovation, Training

SFA Saniflo has announced its relocation to significantly larger premises a short distance from its current location, marking a major milestone in the company’s continued growth and commitment to customer support.

Chester Zoo’s ‘Heart of Africa’ lodges feature Mitsubishi Electric renewable technology

Mar 16, 2026 | Air Conditioning, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Case Studies, Facility Management & Building Services, Heating Systems, Controls and Management, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - HVAC, Pipes & Fittings, Plumbing, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Sustainability & Energy Efficiency, Videos

Mitsubishi Electric is providing renewable heating to the 51 guest lodges at Chester Zoo’s ‘Heart of Africa’ zone, marking a key milestone in the company’s partnership with the zoo.

Mitsubishi Electric: Heat can become a revenue source for data centres

Mar 4, 2026 | Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, 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

Mitsubishi Electric is using Data Centre World to highlight the revenue potential of otherwise wasted heat for data centre operators, and to introduce a new Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU) into its extensive product portfolio.

Cistermiser: Why Uncontrolled Urinal Flushing Is Undermining Commercial Water Efficiency Strategies

Mar 4, 2026 | Articles, Bathrooms & Toilets, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Drainage, Pipes, Pipes & Fittings, Plumbing, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Site Preparation, Sustainability & Energy Efficiency, Waste Management & Recycling

As pressure mounts on commercial buildings to reduce operational water consumption, uncontrolled urinal flushing remains one of the most overlooked sources of avoidable waste. Water saving expert Cistermiser, is warning that without proper flushing control, wider sustainability strategies risk falling short…

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Ability by Dimplex: FCU design – reducing waste at the Cat A stage

The impact of current geopolitics – an interesting Rinnai insight

Rinnai Hybrid Technology Underpins Mere Hotel Resort M&E Refit

AWMS: Trusted Harmer SML Below-Ground Drainage

Hush Acoustics launches new lightweight acoustic lagging for ducting and pipework

Ability by Dimplex: Which fan coil units are ideal for heat pump systems?

SFA Saniflo Invests in Growth with Move to Larger Premises and New Training Centre

Chester Zoo’s ‘Heart of Africa’ lodges feature Mitsubishi Electric renewable technology

Cistermiser: Why Uncontrolled Urinal Flushing Is Undermining Commercial Water Efficiency Strategies

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