Firetite used to solve cavity wall issues in Dublin apartments
Firetite, the world’s first aerated mineral
clay insulation, has been used to help
solve fire safety issues in a Dublin apartment
scheme.
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Ecocem appoints new UK and Ireland MD
Ecocem, Europe’s leading provider of low carbon cement technologies, has today announced the appointment of Sally Anne Sherry as managing director for its UK and Ireland business operations. In this position, Sherry will play a pivotal role in driving Ecocem’s growth and sustainability initiatives, and market presence in the UK and Ireland.
Grant integrated heating packages installed for 61 homes in Rathdrum
The developer of a recent housing development
in Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow has
installed the 6kW Grant Aerona³ R32 air
source heat pump as the main heat source of a
customised Grant integrated heating package
across all its 61 homes.
New tool to ease certification of smaller passive schemes
Passive house certification for smaller
scale projects just got substantially
simpler – thanks to a new software tool
launched by the Passive House Institute.
MgO boards to disrupt construction industry, report claims
Magnesium oxide (MgO) boards are poised
to “disrupt” the construction industry,
a new white paper has claimed – meaning
products like Cem-Rock from Limerickbased
supplier Greenspan may be poised for
widespread adoption.
Unilin UK launches embodied carbon report
Leading insulation manufacturer Unilin has produced a report on calculating and reducing embodied carbon while using the company’s products.
Zehnder launches MVHR system for tight spaces
Zehnder Group UK has launched the Zehnder ComfoAir Flex – a mechanical ventilation system with heat recovery (MVHR) specifically designed for tight spaces and challenging installation environments.
Tackling UK carbon emissions with Passive Ecowall
Carbon emissions originating from the
construction and operation of buildings
in the UK constitute a sizeable portion of the
country’s overall emissions, amounting to 40
per cent.
Beattie Passive appoints self-build manager
Passive house pioneer and offsite modular construction specialist Beattie Passive is delighted to announce the appointment of Simon Clarke to the newly created role of client solutions manager.
Partel launches paper-based membranes
Galway-based sustainable building
product supplier Partel has launched
two new paper-based membrane products,
Izoperm Plus Eco and Vara Plus Eco.
Hevac launches Airmaster decentralised MVHR for schools
Heating and ventilation specialists
Hevac have launched a range of
decentralised mechanical ventilation
systems with recovery (MVHR) for
schools onto the Irish market – including
a certified passive house unit.
Tackling carbon emissions with Passive EcoWall
Carbon emissions originating from the construction and operation of buildings in Ireland constitute a significant portion of the country’s overall emissions, amounting to 37 per cent.
Kildare scheme chooses Grant sustainable heating package
A private housing development in Co.
Kildare has recently called upon leading
heating technology manufacturer Grant to
install its 6kW Grant Aerona³ R32 air source
heat pump as part of a bespoke integrated
heating package, within twenty-two homes
– with a further fifteen more to be built in
the next year.
Unilin Ireland launches embodied carbon report
Leading insulation manufacturer Unilin has produced a report on calculating and reducing embodied carbon while using the company’s products.
Beattie Passive announces appointments
Passive house pioneer and modular construction specialist Beattie Passive has made a series of appointments to strengthen its project management, HR, and architectural design teams.
Partel launches range of airtight grommets and accessories
Leading manufacturer of air and windtight systems Partel has announced the launch of the Kabseal line of airtight solutions for detail sealing, in addition to its new airtight electrical back box, Electriseal Box.
Daikin sustainable solutions on display in BBC Earth Experience
Heat pump giant Daikin has sponsored a groundbreaking sustainable building in London, for the BBC Earth Experience.
Cemex and Ecocem partner on low carbon R&D
Building materials supplier Cemex, and Ecocem, both European leadingedge companies in lower carbon construction technologies, today announced a new partnership, which will see the two companies work together from June 2023 to evaluate and implement lower carbon solutions in France.
Avoid thermal bridging with Bosig Phonotherm 200 (RG550)
Thermal bridges will most likely occur
where one building element meets
another, for example a wall meeting a
window.
Coady project helps to benchmark home energy and IEQ performance
Coady Architects is conducting post occupancy evaluation (POE) of its Kilbride Court social housing scheme to gather hard data and occupant feedback on the real-world performance.