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Rated People Calls on Homeowners to Service Boilers this Gas Safety Week
This week (13th -19th September) marks Gas Safety Week and find-a-tradesperson platform, Rated People, is calling on homeowners to get their boilers serviced ahead of winter…
Debunking the myths regarding the 2025 boiler ban
In 2019, the UK government announced that it would be bringing in a ban on gas boilers. This was originally scheduled for 2025 but has since been brought forward to 2023.
Flash Flooding in London – Why it is likely to become a more frequent occurrence?
Monday 12th July and Sunday 25th July 2021 saw many parts of London experience horrendous flash flooding. The preceding heatwaves provided the perfect conditions for intense summer storms to develop, and the resulting deluges of rainfall caused many streets to become rivers, left basements inundated, and sewers overflowing.
StormCrate55 controls surface water at caravan showground
When it came to the management and control of surface water run-off at a caravan showground in Hull, StormCrate55, an engineered Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) from Brett Martin was up for the challenge.
Warning over hidden flood risks
The Zurich UK insurance firm claims 530,000 properties in England alone face a more extreme risk of flooding than official maps suggest.
Spa in West Jutland, Denmark refurbished with focus on aesthetics
Aesthetics were a top priority in this project which is reflected in the luxurious solutions chosen; these include the elegant linear drains, covered with custom-cut tiles that blend almost invisibly in with the flooring.
Mace assists Thames Water with Programme Management
Mace, the international construction and consultancy company, has secured a role as the Programme Management Office (PMO) delivery partner for Thames Water’s AMP7.
Howard Overhauls St. Mary’s Hospital Plantroom
The focal point of the extensive project was the installation of a new Low Temperature Hot Water (LTHW) plantroom which would replace two individual plantrooms serving various areas within the Clarence Wing at the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust site.
Metro Rod celebrates successful first year of apprenticeships
Following a successful year since the initial launch of its apprenticeship in Drainage Maintenance, Inspection and Repair, Metro Rod is now aiming to recruit up to 80 new apprentices in 2020.
Wolseley and Worcester Bosch offer free workwear
The UK’s largest specialist plumbing, heating and drainage merchant, Wolseley has teamed up with Worcester Bosch to give installers free workwear when they purchase a boiler from its 2000 range.