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Get to Know Zip Water
For over 75 years, Zip Water has been a pioneer in instant water solutions, revolutionising the way we access boiling, chilled, and sparkling filtered water. From its early days as a small Sydney-based manufacturer to becoming a global leader, Zip has consistently innovated- from introducing the world’s first boiling water tap in 1970 to launching the advanced Zip HydroTap range. Today, Zip Water’s cutting-edge products are installed in over 75 countries, providing homes and workplaces with the highest quality water.
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Specifying Change: Empowering a Generation of Sustainable Designers
It’s B Corp Month, and this year’s theme, Gen B, highlights the new generation of designers driving change with a deep commitment to sustainability and data-driven decision-making. At Bimstore, we’re embracing this shift by enhancing transparency, introducing new dial features, and spotlighting Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) to empower architects and specifiers. By providing clear, comparable data, we’re ensuring that the next wave of industry leaders has the tools they need to make informed, impactful choices for a more sustainable built environment.
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Explore the New Bimstore VR Virtual Showroom
Our new virtual showroom is here. This interactive environment allows users to explore a realistic office setting featuring breakout areas and a fully equipped cafeteria. The showroom is designed to demonstrate a variety of manufacturer products and highlights how Building Information Modeling (BIM) can enhance both the design and functionality of spaces.
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Imax Xtra 2 Boilers Delivers Energy Efficient Heating for Hull Maritime Museum
Opened in 1871 as Hull’s Dock Offices, this Grade 2* listed building became Hull Maritime Museum in 1975, highlighting Hull’s role as a modern maritime city. Two Imax Xtra 2 240kW boilers installed in cascade on a prefabricated header kit now provide an efficient solution for the museum.
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Online Toilet Cubicle Configurators
Trade Washrooms has launched three efficient online configurators to help you determine the exact number and type of toilet cubicle packs needed for your next washroom project.
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Stelrad Sees Success for ‘Green Compact’ Radiator Series
Leading radiator manufacturer Stelrad Radiators continues to offer low carbon-emissions steel radiators, with an excellent response so far to this new approach to the reduction of carbon emissions in the production of steel radiators. Stelrad customers can choose a Green Compact radiator range that contributes directly to a reduction in atmospheric CO₂ emissions today and accelerates decarbonisation in the future.
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Future Homes Research Highlights Lower Running Costs of New Homes Heated by Radiators
Research providing information on the performance of a large collection of different heating systems present in the Future Homes test houses at the Energy House 2.0 facility at the University of Salford, has provided clear evidence that new homes heated by radiators have lower running costs than those heated by a combination of underfloor heating and radiators in the same building. This where a modern renewable heating system is the source of heat for heating and hot water in the home.
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Sustainability & Environmental Considerations of Heka Hoods
Pioneering the first one-piece awning system available in Australia and internationally, Heka Hoods is an awning system without brackets, providing minimalist styling with functional protection from the elements. Along with providing protection from the elements, Heka Hoods are often used to help building professionals meet their energy rating criteria including BASIX and NatHERS requirements.
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Stelrad Launches Hudevad Models on Stelrad.com Alongside Stelrad Consumer Portfolio
Stelrad Group plc has officially launched a range of Hudevad radiators on stelrad.com alongside its traditional offering to the UK.
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Enhancing Sydney Airport T3 Amenities with TPI’s Designs
Toilet Partition Industries (TPI) is proud to be a part of the recently upgraded amenities at Sydney Airport’s Terminal 3. In partnership with Hicon, TPI supplied the durable and stylish cubicle partitions and wall-mounted privacy panels that elevate the design of these new facilities. The chosen Pedestal Mounted Overhead Braced (PO) partitions were selected for their stability and clean, modern look, enhancing both functionality and aesthetics in these high-traffic areas.
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Accessible Holiday Home, Somerset – The Big Tin Barn is now taking bookings
The Wilson family own a farm in Ilminster, Somerset. During the pandemic the Wilson’s considered buying an additional Barn nearby with the idea to convert it to become an accessible holiday home specifically for people with severe disabilities and complex medical needs.
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Protect Your Asset with Vento - The Ventilation Solution that Tenants Don't Switch Off
Homes are designed to be safe and affordable, but challenges like mould can quickly turn an asset into a liability. In this article from Blauberg UK, they explore that, for tenants, the issue often begins with a well-intentioned extractor fan that creates unexpected problems.
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Glidevale Protect and Superglass Join Forces
Leading UK building materials producer, Glidevale Protect announce a collaboration with Superglass Insulation to provide a collective system solution that strengthens the offering for housebuilders, specifiers and offsite manufacturers.
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Kingspan Introduces Mineral Wool Pipe Insulation
Kingspan Technical Insulation has launched Kingspan K-Roc Pipe Insulation, an A2L/A2-s1,d0 rated pipe insulation suitable for use on HVAC and building services pipework.