energy efficiency Archives - Professional Builder

Why it is important to choose an airtight attic hatch
|Date: 14 May, 2025

Why it is important to choose an airtight attic hatch
Neil Turner, Technical Sales Manager at Ecological Building Systems, explains a practical way to improve ...
Neil Turner, Technical Sales Manager at Ecological Building Systems, explains a practical way to improve comfort and energy efficiency in a building by installing an airtight attic hatch. “Ensuring th ...
14 May, 2025
Read more
Actis U-value simulator is a highlight of RIBA-approved CPD
|Date: 13 May, 2025

Actis U-value simulator is a highlight of RIBA-approved CPD
A free U-value simulator tool created by insulation specialist Actis is among the most talked about eleme ...
A free U-value simulator tool created by insulation specialist Actis is among the most talked about elements of one of its popular RIBA-approved CPDs. The tool is featured on the Actis Tomorrow's Insu ...
13 May, 2025
Read more
Keylite helps housebuilders meet ambitious housing targets
|Date: 26 February, 2025

Keylite helps housebuilders meet ambitious housing targets
With the UK government targeting 1.5 million new homes over the next five years, housebuilders are lookin ...
With the UK government targeting 1.5 million new homes over the next five years, housebuilders are looking for reliable partners to meet evolving regulations and market demands. Keylite Roof Windows i ...
26 February, 2025
Read more
A closer look at Ubbink’s MVHR systems
|Date: 30 January, 2025

A closer look at Ubbink’s MVHR systems
Professional Builder explores the features and benefits of Ubbink’s MVHR systems If there is a technology ...
Professional Builder explores the features and benefits of Ubbink’s MVHR systems If there is a technology that is very much having its time then it is Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR). ...
30 January, 2025
Read more
Arctic Hayes urges installers to offer regular radiator ‘Health Checks’
|Date: 15 January, 2025

Arctic Hayes urges installers to offer regular radiator ‘Health Checks’
As temperatures remain low, Arctic Hayes, the heating and plumbing tools and equipment specialist, is enc ...
As temperatures remain low, Arctic Hayes, the heating and plumbing tools and equipment specialist, is encouraging heating professionals to include radiator health checks as part of their winter servic ...
15 January, 2025
Read more
SILKAselect Trade Partners say U-values and Triple Glazing are Customers’ Top Priority in 2025  
|Date: 13 January, 2025

SILKAselect Trade Partners say U-values and Triple Glazing are Customers’ Top Priority in 2025  
SILKAselect Trade Partners have highlighted the rise in customer demand for triple glazing and understand ...
SILKAselect Trade Partners have highlighted the rise in customer demand for triple glazing and understanding of U-values. With energy efficiency being top of the homeowner wish list in 2024, 2025 look ...
13 January, 2025
Read more
STIEBEL ELTRON Unveils New Energy-Efficient Ventilation Product – VRC
|Date: 11 January, 2025

STIEBEL ELTRON Unveils New Energy-Efficient Ventilation Product – VRC
STIEBEL ELTRON UK has launched a new innovative ventilation system range which will bolster heat recovery ...
STIEBEL ELTRON UK has launched a new innovative ventilation system range which will bolster heat recovery efficiency in homes and supply clean air throughout a building. The new VRC ventilation system ...
11 January, 2025
Read more
UK tradespeople more knowledgeable on energy efficiency than ever
|Date: 8 January, 2025

UK tradespeople more knowledgeable on energy efficiency than ever
A new survey* by leading retailer for the trade Screwfix, has found that UK tradespeople feel more confid ...
A new survey* by leading retailer for the trade Screwfix, has found that UK tradespeople feel more confident in their energy efficiency knowledge than ever, helped by an 8% rise in training courses be ...
8 January, 2025
Read more
How housebuilders can prepare for the Future Homes Standard
|Date: 2 January, 2025

How housebuilders can prepare for the Future Homes Standard
The Future Homes Standard (FHS) is expected to come into force this year, requiring new homes to produce ...
The Future Homes Standard (FHS) is expected to come into force this year, requiring new homes to produce 75-80% less operational carbon emissions than homes built under 2013 regulations. Insulation wi ...
2 January, 2025
Read more
Only 3% of England’s houses are highly energy-efficient
|Date: 28 December, 2024

Only 3% of England’s houses are highly energy-efficient
As energy costs continue to rise, Passivhaus construction provides a promising solution  Only 3% of Engl ...
As energy costs continue to rise, Passivhaus construction provides a promising solution  Only 3% of England’s houses are highly energy-efficient: Why aren’t developers embracing sustainable construct ...
28 December, 2024
Read more
Professional Builder Podcast: Energy Efficiency and the Future Homes Standard (Part Three)
|Date: 29 October, 2024

Professional Builder Podcast: Energy Efficiency and the Future Homes Standard (Part Three)
In this month’s episode of the Professional Builder Podcast, we’re continuing our series on energy effici ...
In this month’s episode of the Professional Builder Podcast, we’re continuing our series on energy efficiency and the Future Homes Standard. This time we’re talking to Dr. Richard Jack, Technical Dire ...
29 October, 2024
Read more
Showersave launches QB1-21XE waste water heat recovery system
|Date: 28 October, 2024

Showersave launches QB1-21XE waste water heat recovery system
Showersave has unveiled the Showersave QB1-21XE. Its latest innovation designed to offer enhanced energy ...
Showersave has unveiled the Showersave QB1-21XE. Its latest innovation designed to offer enhanced energy efficiency and ease of installation for contractors. Available for installation from December 2 ...
28 October, 2024
Read more
PipeSnug makes Part L compliance and working at height simpler
|Date: 21 October, 2024

PipeSnug makes Part L compliance and working at height simpler
Part L of the Building Regulations mandates that holes around pipework must be sealed in order to maintai ...
Part L of the Building Regulations mandates that holes around pipework must be sealed in order to maintain the energy efficiency of the building, prevent water ingress and stop insects and pests from ...
21 October, 2024
Read more
Professional Builder’s Edward Kelly takes a look at the Energy House 2.0 project
|Date: 24 September, 2024

Professional Builder’s Edward Kelly takes a look at the Energy House 2.0 project
The Future Homes Standard 2025 is one of the hot topics in the construction industry. Increasing the ener ...
The Future Homes Standard 2025 is one of the hot topics in the construction industry. Increasing the energy efficiency of our housing stock should be a win-win all round, helping our planet and reduci ...
24 September, 2024
Read more
Winter Fuel cuts require urgent drive for home energy improvements, says FMB
|Date: 16 September, 2024

Winter Fuel cuts require urgent drive for home energy improvements, says FMB
The recent parliamentary debate on the Winter Fuel Allowance demonstrates the urgency of a nationwide ret ...
The recent parliamentary debate on the Winter Fuel Allowance demonstrates the urgency of a nationwide retrofitting programme to upgrade the energy efficiency of UK homes, according to the Federation o ...
16 September, 2024
Read more
How to cut costs by achieving airtightness and vapour control
|Date: 5 June, 2024

How to cut costs by achieving airtightness and vapour control
Becci Goldsmith, Product Manager, MEDITE SMARTPLY explains how you can achieve effortless airtightness an ...
Becci Goldsmith, Product Manager, MEDITE SMARTPLY explains how you can achieve effortless airtightness and vapour control. In the UK and Ireland, the quest for energy-efficient buildings is challenged ...
5 June, 2024
Read more

12 3 4