Kingspan Insulation has published guides to the four new 2010 approved documents to the Building Regulations on conservation of fuel and power in domestic and non-domestic new builds and refurbs. They provide designers, specifiers, installers and end users with detailed information on the effect the documents will have on methods of roof, wall and floor construction, and the thicknesses of Kingspan Insulation products required to achieve the new standards.
CA Group has launched an online calculation tool to enable architects and specifiers to see at a glance what impact their building envelope design decisions will have in relation to the new requirements of Part L of the Building Regulations. The tool is aimed at non-domestic buildings such as schools, warehouses and hotels.
HCP, the specialist heating division of SAS International, has launched a website giving full product details, project case studies, specifications and CAD drawing downloads on the firm’s range of heating products.www.hcp-sasint.co.uk
Building services consultant Syntegra Consulting, has introduced a free guide: 25 ways to improve energy efficiency, save money and help the environment. It provides guidelines for facilities managers, energy managers and building owners on energy saving practices.
Architectural masonry product manufacturer Forticrete has been awarded an “excellent” rating in six out of seven factory assessments for the responsible sourcing standard, BES 6001. The standard demonstrates that a building material is sustainable and has been produced in a way that has minimised its environmental impact.
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