There is no better time to improve ventilation. According to NHS England, the number of hospital patients with flu quadrupled to over 5000 ahead of New Year. The figure is almost 3.5 times higher than the same period last year. One of the reasons for the spread of respiratory viruses is a lack of fresh…
DetailsTek Ltd has supplied a range of louvres for 1000 Discovery Drive. The state-of-the-art building is a 1000 sq ft office and laboratory space occupied by Cambridge University NHS Foundation’s histopathology department. Built by SDC , the building is striking in both appearance and performance with a BREEAM excellent rating. Tek’s EL50 louvres with insulated…
DetailsThe CIBSE TM59 report or Technical Memorandum 59 is a methodology for assessing overheating in residential buildings. This includes homes, care homes and student halls of residence that are newly built or substantially refurbished. Using dynamic thermal analysis, architects and developers are able to identify areas where internal temperatures could be too high for sustained…
DetailsTek Ltd has welcomed the World Ventil8 Day initiative that takes place on 8th November each year. It is a fairly new event that started three years ago and aims to raise awareness of the importance of ventilation for indoor health quality. This year’s theme – Enabling Action – aims to provide the impetus for…
DetailsTek Ltd, specialists in acoustic enclosures, is pleased to announce its collaboration with Wates on the redevelopment of Rose Gardens, Feltham. The scheme, erecting 3 new Class C residential units, provides 42 new affordable and sustainable homes that focus on low-energy, greener solutions. This is in line with Hounslow Council’s plans to reduce carbon emissions…
DetailsTek Ltd, a respected provider of customised residential, acoustic, natural ventilation, louvres and grilles, is pleased to announce the relocation of its offices and factory to a new facility. The move is designed to support the company’s growth and create an enhanced working space for staff, fostering a better environment to innovate and respond to…
DetailsThere is a lot of discussion about school performance and the importance of good teachers, but ventilation is one aspect that has been overlooked. Natural ventilation in schools is something that really came to the fore during covid-19 when fresh air was seen as an important way of reducing the spread of the virus. Despite…
DetailsIt has been recognised that a number of schools are failing to deliver adequate conditions for teaching in terms of air quality and thermal comfort as a result of poor natural ventilation. The introduction of the department for Education (DFE) framework centres around funding for upgrading schools using modular building solutions, which can offer economic…
DetailsWho are Constructionline? Constructionline have been supporting thousands of construction businesses for over 20 years. They work with buyers and suppliers opening invaluable opportunities, including access to a wide range of procurement contracts and projects in addition to access to a validated pool of high-quality suppliers. Other key aspects that make Constructionline such a worthwhile…
DetailsNew Approved Document O In December 2021, the government announced changes to the building regulations in a step towards net zero carbon in 2050. These changes take effect in June 2022, leaving developers with new challenges which quickly need to be resolved. One of the biggest changes includes the introduction of a new approved document,…
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