50 BUILDING FABRIC; HEATING, VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING


the structural, acoustic, thermal, and fi resafety standards epected in modern housing hey integrate with various construction methods, including masonry, timber frame, and offsite approaches heir adaptability means they are suitable for both volume housebuilding and more technically demanding proects


USING CERTIFIED TIMBER s the industry moves towards et ero, material choices play a role in reaching sustainability goals russed rafters manufactured by our members are made from rogramme for the ndorsement of orest ertifi cation  and orest tewardship ouncilcertifi ed  timber, which ensures responsible sourcing and traceability his supports developers’ environmental reporting obligations while aligning with epectations for lowcarbon construction imber stores carbon during its lifetime and can reduce the embodied carbon of new homes It is renewable, recyclable, and wellsuited to circular economy principles Its relatively low weight reduces transport emissions and simplifi es handling on site.


very member commits to responsible timber use and effi cient manufacturing processes he eperience of the


integrating solar technologies within engineered timber structures.


LOOKING AHEAD


members reinforces confi dence that environmental aims can be achieved without compromising structural performance or practicality


ROOFSCAPE DESIGN AWARDS he ’s annual oofscape esign wards highlight how engineered roof structures support good design and practical delivery he awards showcase proects that demonstrate balanced use of form, structure, and construction effi ciency ecent award entries include a specialist healthcare facility delivered in partnership with a trussed rafter manufacturer, a heritage building conversion that preserved original roof character while upgrading performance, and a new roofscape design for a contemporary residential scheme


elivering new homes at scale will require closer coordination across the supply chain arly engagement between clients, designers, manufacturers and housebuilders can improve buildability and programme certainty learer planning epectations around roofscapes would improve proect predictability and reduce ris ontinued investment in sills will also be important to ensure the worforce can deliver engineered timber solutions with confi dence


he trussed rafter sector already has the technical capability, production capacity, and eperience needed to support housing delivery he opportunity is to use this epertise more strategically across design and construction worfl ows houghtful roofscape design strengthens placemaing and longterm performance, while certifi ed timber supports lower carbon construction s the  moves forward with its housing goals, the sector’s eperience will remain vital to achieving well designed, deliverable developments


Nick Boulton is chief executive of the TRA DAB Pumps urge to prioritise compliance


A series of offi cial safety warnings and enforcement notices issued in Ireland have brought renewed attention to the critical importance of product compliance in the heating and plumbing sector. DAB Pumps is calling on UK and Irish merchants and installers to take a fi rm stand against the


distribution and installation of non-compliant circulating pumps, which pose a risk to consumer safety and to the reputation of the professional trade. DAB Pumps designs and manufactures its products in line with all applicable UK and EU regulations. All DAB domestic circulating pumps carry the required conformity markings, full technical documentation, and user instructions in English to ensure proper installation and safe operation.


0333 777 5010 uk.dabpumps.com Sanivite+ solves laundry drainage challenge


A property in Alton, Staff ordshire sits in an elevated position with driveway and compact stone garage beneath the level of the house. The laundry room is housed in the garage which presented a common but problematic drainage issue: no direct access to the drainage system. Waste water needed to be pumped upwards to the existing soil stack. Homeowner Ed Shenton turned to Sanifl o’s Sanivite+. The


Sanivite+ is engineered to handle the unique demands of grey water from washing machines, dishwashers, and sinks. The unit automatically detects incoming water and discharges it effi ciently and quietly.


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