Work starts on Wolverhampton new homes

Keon Homes has laid the first bricks for 32 new council homes in Wolverhampton, the second phase of work in the city's Heath Town district, for the local council, backed by improvements to the area's district heat network.

Hochtief bags £250m Blackpool Silicon Sands data centre

First phase centres on a 6MW data centre with offices, research space and district heat network

Screwdriver bit set meticulously crafted

The GFB 15-piece assorted screwdriver bit set is meticulously crafted for tradesmen and professionals, ensuring precision and durability. Manufactured from high-quality steel and tempered twice under intense heat, these industrial-tough bits are exceptionally strong and long-lasting. Their magnetic feature enhances ease of use, securely gripping screws during intricate tasks. With a 1/4in Hex shank for […] The post Screwdriver bit set meticulously crafted appeared first on Building Today.

CIBSE publishes overheating guide

As Britain struggled through another heat wave, CIBSE released an updated guide to overheating risk, developed with Arup, Loughborough University, and Inkling.

Passivhaus school stays active in heat wave

Hertfordshire's Buntingford First School, delivered by Morgan Sindall Construction in 2023, last week celebrated being the first in England to be certified by the Passivhaus Trust.

Just Have a Think - Geothermal is going global 23042023

Geothermal energy has the potential to provide all our human energy requirements for millions of years. The trouble is we just can't easily get at it other than in areas of volcanic activity or along fault lines in the earth's tectonic plates. So geothermal energy has always remained a niche energy source - accounting for just 1% of global energy. Now a Canadian company has developed a system that can work profitably anywhere in the world, regardless of geological conditions

IOSH - Fire Risk Management (2 of 6) - Basic Principles of Fire Safety, Fire Prevention

This 2nd session looks at the principle of addressing “Fire Prevention”. This webinar highlights understanding of the steps that must be taken to prevent fire from breaking-out in buildings

What is the most efficient method for determining the optimal design of a heat exchanger to minimize thermal losses while maximizing heat transfer?