Expanded Knowledge Programme Revealed for Futurebuild 2026
Futurebuild’s acclaimed Knowledge Programme is now ‘live’ and significantly expanded for 2026 (12 – 14 May at Excel London).
Read MoreApr 2, 2026 | Articles, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Continuing Professional Development (CPD's), Exhibitions and Conferences, Innovations & New Products, Posts, Seminars, Sustainability & Energy Efficiency
Futurebuild’s acclaimed Knowledge Programme is now ‘live’ and significantly expanded for 2026 (12 – 14 May at Excel London).
Read MoreMar 26, 2026 | Guest Articles
Christian Rowe, CEO at Executive Compass, a bid and tender writing specialist, examines how construction firms can evaluate opportunities and identify which contracts are commercially viable…
Read MoreMar 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.
Read MoreMar 25, 2026 | Articles, Air Conditioning, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Building Services, Health & Safety, Heating Systems, Controls and Management, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - HVAC, Posts, Site Preparation, Sustainability & Energy Efficiency, Waste Management & Recycling
Market-leading British ventilation manufacturer, Vent-Axia, is strengthening its Net-Zero commitments by supporting the BEAMA 2050 Connected Climate Commitment.
Read MoreMar 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.
Read MoreFeb 23, 2026 | Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Case Studies, Doors, Membranes, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Sustainability & Energy Efficiency, Walls, Windows
The illbruck i3 sealing system has contributed to a major energy-efficient renovation on Channel 4’s house Without Bills, achieving Passivhaus standards.
Read MoreFeb 19, 2026 | Guest Articles
Electricity networks are being pushed into unfamiliar territory. With the energy transition rolling out at pace and the impacts of climate change already having a real-world impact, the UK’s ageing power infrastructure is being pushed to its limits. Operators are rethinking how they monitor, manage, and protect the grid and Jonathan Lewin, Head of HV Monitoring at EA Technology is a firm believer that the grid can benefit significantly from a faster move towards digital maintenance and monitoring.
Read MoreFeb 18, 2026 | Articles, Bathrooms & Toilets, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Building Services, Case Studies, Heating Systems, Controls and Management, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - HVAC, Pipes & Fittings, Plumbing, Posts, Sustainability & Energy Efficiency
Showersave, part of The Keystone Group, which provides drain water heat recovery solutions, has collaborated with Currie Community High School to install Waste Water Heat Recovery Systems (WWHRS) as part of the school’s journey to Passivhaus certification.
Read MoreFeb 5, 2026 | Guest Articles
Alan Wilson, MD of electrotechnical trade body SELECT, writes this guest article. He says that a mix of renewable and nuclear energy are the key to cheaper power – and that electrical contractors who keep pace with technology can reap the rewards…
Read MoreJan 29, 2026 | Articles, Bathrooms & Toilets, Bathrooms, Bedrooms & Washrooms, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Heating Systems, Controls and Management, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - HVAC, Interiors, Plumbing, Posts, Publications, Research & Materials Testing, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Sustainability & Energy Efficiency
Showersave, part of The Keystone Group, has published a new report and executive summary exploring hot water cylinder sizing for domestic heat pump systems with showers.
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