Bow Tie construction seeks builders & site supervisors
Leading passive and low energy building contractor Bow Tie Construction is looking to recruit site supervisors and builders in the Dorset and Hampshire areas.
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Paint-on airtightness layer can revolutionise retrofit - Ecomerchant
An innovative paint-on airtightness product has the potential
to revolutionise deep retrofit, leading sustainable building
product distributor Ecomerchant has claimed
Insulation material choice key for thermal comfort — Ecomerchant
Leading sustainable building material
supplier Ecomerchant recommends that
anyone choosing insulation materials
consider the ability of the material to
prevent overheating and smooth out internal
temperatures in their building.
Dublin to host conference on rapid-build nZEB construction
A new one-day conference set to be held in Dublin next month will look at the twin challenges of solving Ireland's housing crisis with rapid-build construction, while at the same time meeting new standards for nearly zero energy buildings (nZEBs).
Quality EWI installation crucial for success of deep retrofit — MBC Project
MBC Project has warned that poor quality installation risks undermining confidence in the growing external wall insulation (EWI) industry — seen as crucial for bringing Ireland’s housing stock up to modern standards of energy efficiency. Dublinbased MBC Project supplies KABE Therm external insulation systems, which include EPS and mineral wool boards.
G-rated Meath bungalow aims for A rating — without renewables
Energy consultant Cillian Donoghue of BERCerts.ie is currently undertaking a retrofit project that will transform a neglected G-rated bungalow in Co Meath into an A-rated dwelling, using a fabric-first approach and without the use of renewable energy.
Daikin pick up five honours at the iF Design Awards
This year’s prestigious iF Design Awards saw Daikin Europe’s design skills recognised as the company scooped five awards for their residential heat pump and commercial control solutions at a ceremony in Munich on 9 March.
Quinn Building Products launches free CPD on single leaf masonry
Quinn Building Products has announced a new free CPD (continuous professional development) offering for those in Irish construction, entitled ‘Single Leaf Masonry - A Modern Method of Construction?’ A series of open house regional seminars are scheduled throughout Ireland, and available to book via the Quinn Building Products website.
Planning granted for major passive scheme in South Wales
An innovative scheme to develop the site of
the former Caerphilly Magistrates Court in
South Wales into 38 new social homes built
to passive house standard has been granted planning
permission by Caerphilly Council.
Green finance must be longterm & sustainable — Ecology
Leading green lender Ecology
Building Society has welcomed
the publication of the Green
Finance Taskforce’s report to the
UK government on boosting green
finance, but warned that any measures
to stimulate green lending must be
long-term and sustainable.
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Brink launches new MVHR unit with range of features
Leading mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) manufacturer Brink Climate Systems has launched a new high efficiency MVHR unit, the Flair 325. According to the Dutch company, the new range comes with some exciting new technologies to boost efficiency, ensure correct ventilation rates and enable easy operation.
Ecocem rebrand with new logo and slogan
Ecocem, Europe’s largest independent specialist producer of key low carbon building material GGBS (ground granulated blast-furnace slag) cement, has announced a re-brand with the launch of a new logo and tagline.
Ecological launch range of new airtightness products
Ecological Building Systems have announced the launch of the new pro clima products Tescon Sprimer, Aerosana Viscon and Roflex Solido to the Irish and UK Markets. These new airtightness solutions “expand pro clima’s market leading range of high quality sealing systems for inside and out”.
Fresh-r wins passive house component award
The Dutch company Fresh-r has won the passive house components award at the 22nd annual Passive House Exhibition in Munich, for its decentralised residential ventilation system. Fresh-r worked together with the Scottish firm Collective Architecture on its submission for the award, which was presented at this year’s international Passive House Conference.