Nothing is forever and that unfortunately includes everything from youth, to radiator valves. There could be any number of reasons why you might need to replace your homes radiator valves. But how exactly do you go about this process? It’s a quiet involved process but we will take you through it step by step and
If you are unhappy with unbalanced radiators causing discomfort, this guide is just for you. It will describe precisely what balancing a radiator entails and how it helps. The best part is, you’ll also find out how to balance radiators on your own. Here’s to a self-reliant homeowner in the making! Read on ahead to
Have you had a new boiler installed recently and are you concerned about the number of times you have to reset it? Modern boilers tend to lockout when they sense input fluctuation, and with every boiler lockout, you need to reset your boiler. Constantly resetting your heating system is a real nuisance and hiring a
Even if you ignore it, a boiler is an important part of your daily life. This is a device that keeps your water and central heating system in place. It also maintains the water pressure inside your heating system. This silent device makes sure that the pressure is either too high or too low. Still
When you buy a boiler, one of the first questions you will ask yourself is: where should I put my boiler? The answer is simple. You could choose to place it in the same location as earlier or relocate it to a different place. A boiler is a device that can be tricky to place
Has your boiler frozen over and is refusing to work? Are you unable to figure out what is wrong with it and how you can fix it? It can certainly be quite annoying when the boiler freezes and stops working right when you need it the most. In extreme winters, this is a fairly frequent
Going away on vacation? Not sure what to do with your boiler while you’re away? We have all been there at some point. You may be confused about whether you save energy by turning it off or just keeping it running low. In all likelihood, safety concerns are another thing on your mind when debating
Are you thinking of replacing your boiler with a newer system? If you’re planning on a replacement or new boiler installation, you might have thought about the time it would take for this to take place. Are you wondering how long it takes to fit a new boiler? Then you’ve come to the right place.
Not getting adequate hot water in your home during the cold months? There may be some issue with your boiler pressure. Without constant water pressure, your boiler will fail to work efficiently. Low pressure is a clear indication of some underlying issues with your boiler system. So how would you deal with a low boiler
If you have a functioning boiler, and the heating is on but there is still no central heating, your radiator may be the problem. Your radiators might remain cold due to a few reasons. Often, you might not need to immediately call a professional or an engineer to check things up. Sometimes, a quick DIY
A hot shower is all you need after a tedious day at work. But low water pressure can be a real disappointment. Luckily, you can fix the low pressure in minutes no matter what caused it. There are plenty of ways to fix it and improve the water flow. Below you can read about the
Boilers in the home serve us by providing heat. Their absence can disrupt the functioning of our homes and impede our comfort. However, buying new boilers is an expensive investment. At the same time, installing a boiler can be a laborious process. Due to this, people often ask: How long do boilers last? The motivation
England’s biggest biomass power station, a £500m plant at Teesport, near Middlesbrough, was given the go-ahead on Wednesday. The 295-megawatt capacity renewable energy plant, capable of generating enough electricity to meet the needs of 600,000 homes, will be one of the world’s biggest biomass plants. Announced on Wednesday to coincide with the unveiling of the
The first phase of a significant new partnership between China’s leading institute for built environment research and the University of Salford has been announced with the launch of a new Joint Doctorate programme in the Built Environment. The new collaboration with China Academy of Building Research (CABR) has been facilitated by Manchester China Forum, a
Ulster University is helping to address the construction industry’s skills shortage with the development of a new interactive game that aims to inspire the next generation of industry leaders. Researchers from Ulster University have developed BelMCraft, a computer game based on the globally successful Minecraft platform, which allows players to create and explore a virtual
Plans to build a £500m biomass power station at Teesport have been given the go ahead.The scheme proposed by MGT Power has been granted consent by the government under the Electricity Act. It will be one of the largest-ever biomass plants to be built in the world. With a capacity of 295MW, the Tees Renewable
Following a competitive tender, ISG has won the contract to deliver a £40m exhibition and events facility on Liverpool’s waterfront. The development at Kings Dock, which will form part of ACC Liverpool, is home to the BT Convention Centre and Echo Arena. The 8,100sq m, three-hall Exhibition Centre Liverpool (ECL) will be delivered alongside an
Installing the drainage pipework in London’s Shard skyscraper provided a number of supply and logistical challenges for the team responsible. The Shard became Europe’s tallest building when the main structure was completed in July. The skyscraper, designed by Italian architect Reno Piano to replicate a shard of glass, stands at 1,016 feet high and has
Experts from Birmingham City University have criticised the Government’s proposals to build thousands of new homes on brownfield sites. The new home would be exempt from the zero carbon homes standard and other taxes, with experts claiming this is ‘a short-sighted approach that misses a major opportunity to reduce significantly the carbon emissions of much-needed
Andy Matthews, production director of the Fibercill division at National Hickman discusses the dangerous relationship between man and machine and why safety standards matter I have a strong personal reason for caring a great deal about safety in manufacturing. When I started my career at National Hickman, as a teenage apprentice on the shop floor
Construction students were given an insight into the workings of the industry during a behind-the-scenes tour at Pentland Homes’ Scholars Village in Folkestone. The 16 to 18-year-olds from Ashford College learned about daily life on a building site and the varied career paths into the construction industry. The event, which was held to celebrate National
A North East utility infrastructure business has secured its first £1million contract. The work, on a major mixed use town centre regeneration project for Yorkshire based Dransfield Properties, comes at a time in which Services Connections Ltd. is experiencing unprecedented growth. It will see the Northumberland based company project manage and deliver the gas, water,
A new poll conducted by a leading business insurance website has discovered that over three quarters of employers within the construction sector have witnessed an increase in the number of women working in traditionally male jobs within the past twelve months. Furthermore, ‘earning potential’ and ‘apprenticeship opportunities’ emerged as the most popular reasons why the
A Hemel Hempstead scaffolding firm has been fined after a worker suffered life-changing injuries when he fell from the roof of a barn. The company, Hemel Hempstead Scaffolding Ltd, was on site at Gaddesden Home Farm, Bridens Camp, on Red Lion Lane on 25 July 2013 to prepare for the installation of solar panels to