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February 12, 2026 at 1:38 PM
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The UK may be accelerating toward low-carbon heating, but true performance depends on more than the heat pump.
Shane Cox, MD at Itherme, explains why correctly designed heat emitters are the fundamental for comfort, efficiency and long-term system performance...

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From intent to in-use: The role of emitters in heat pump efficiency - Specifier Review
The UK may be accelerating toward low-carbon heating, but true performance depends on more than the heat pump itself. Here, Shane Cox, Managing Director at Itherme, explains why correctly designed hea...
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February 12, 2026 at 12:19 PM
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As heat pumps become more standard, too many projects are still being designed around legacy assumptions. For many hotel operators, this goes far beyond compliance. It directly affects guest comfort, plant space, operational costs and long-term asset value...

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Are we doing enough to design for low temperature heat in net zero buildings? - Specifier Review
True net zero readiness is not just about swapping the heat source. It is about ensuring the building can maintain comfort at the lowest practical system temperatures from day one.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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Council moves forward on major City Centre North project...

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Council moves forward on major City Centre North project - Specifier Review
Work commissioned by Portsmouth City Council has set out how to deliver the regeneration of the northern part of the city centre.
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February 10, 2026 at 8:52 AM
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Mitsubishi Electric is offering a comprehensive suite of LCL Awards–certified, Ofqual-accredited heat pump and low temperature heating training courses, supporting the upskilling of heating professionals as the industry transitions to low-carbon solutions...

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Mitsubishi Electric Expands Heat Pump Training with LCL-Accredited Qualifications - Specifier Review
Mitsubishi Electric is offering a comprehensive suite of LCL Awards–certified, Ofqual-accredited heat pump and low temperature heating training courses at its
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February 9, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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Heritage meets innovation: How a 16th-century listed building became a thriving modern workspace.

A natural selection - From the outset, the overarching design philosophy was to create a warm and natural look and feel across the entire interior...

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Heritage meets innovation: How a 16th-century listed building became a thriving modern workspace - Specifier Review
James Latham-supplied WISA®-Birch plywood proves its versatility for a 21st-century co-workspace in a 16th-century building.
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February 6, 2026 at 8:03 AM
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A recent logistics fire safety installation for IRIS 2002 SRL, a European specialist fashion logistics provider, demonstrates how an addressable approach can support safe, uninterrupted warehouse operations — lessons that are highly relevant to UK facilities...

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Protecting high-throughput warehousing with intelligent fire detection - Specifier Review
Modern warehousing presents a unique fire safety challenge. Large open-plan spaces, high-value stock, continuous vehicle movements and pressure to maintain uptime all demand fire detection systems tha...
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February 6, 2026 at 7:43 AM
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February 5, 2026 at 10:27 AM
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Is a garage somewhere to park the car or something more? Many detached and semi-detached UK homes built since the mid-twentieth century feature garages, but the way we use them varies hugely...

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Why the door style will enhance or limit a garage’s functionality - Specifier Review
In recent years we have seen a trend in converting garage spaces into additional living accommodation, such as to create an extra bedroom, especially in
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February 6, 2026 at 7:36 AM
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A new report from Mitsubishi Electric reveals that more than a third (33%) of UK homeowners would switch to heat pumps if electricity cost the same as or less than gas...

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Fixing electricity pricing could unlock UK heat pump boom, new report reveals - Heat Pumps: Accelerating the Switch - Specifier Review
A new report, 'Heat Pumps: Accelerating the Switch', reveals that more than a third (33%) of UK homeowners would switch to heat pumps if electricity cost the same as or less than gas.
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February 6, 2026 at 7:33 AM
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Creating a modern co-working space inside a 16th-century Grade II listed building presents the distinct challenge of delivering impressive contemporary design and preserving priceless historic character...

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Heritage meets innovation: How a 16th-century listed building became a thriving modern workspace - Specifier Review
James Latham-supplied WISA®-Birch plywood proves its versatility for a 21st-century co-workspace in a 16th-century building.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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Mitsubishi Electric has announced a major update to its Ecodan R290 air source heat pump range, placing a strong emphasis on greater flexibility around #R290 protection zones to make installations simpler — particularly on constrained and retrofit sites...

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Mitsubishi Electric increases flexibility on Ecodan R290 protection zones, making installations easier on site - Specifier Review
Mitsubishi Electric has announced a major update to its Ecodan R290 air source heat pump range, placing a strong emphasis on greater flexibility around R290
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February 5, 2026 at 11:16 AM
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The Ecodan R290 is the future of low-carbon heating, while removing unnecessary barriers that installers have highlighted when working with flammable refrigerant systems...

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Mitsubishi Electric increases flexibility on Ecodan R290 protection zones, making installations easier on site - Specifier Review
Mitsubishi Electric has announced a major update to its Ecodan R290 air source heat pump range, placing a strong emphasis on greater flexibility around R290
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January 27, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has introduced SmokeGo, its powerful new smoke control panel designed to offer complete and active smoke management through the fire system, without the complexity...

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Advanced Launches SmokeGo: Complete Smoke Control Made Simple - Specifier Review
Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has introduced SmokeGo, its powerful new smoke control panel designed to offer complete and active smoke management through the fire system, without t...
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January 26, 2026 at 12:24 PM
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Discover the New City Multi R32 YXM VRF – Future Proof your next project.

This next-generation plug-and-play VRF system features a newly engineered, ultra-compact modular YXM chassis that has a 6% smaller footprint than the market average...

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Discover the New City Multi R32 YXM VRF - Future Proof your next project - Specifier Review
This next-generation plug-and-play VRF system features a newly engineered, ultra-compact modular YXM chassis that has a 6% smaller footprint than the market
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January 23, 2026 at 10:16 AM
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Discover the New City Multi R32 YXM VRF – Future Proof your next project...

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Discover the New City Multi R32 YXM VRF - Future Proof your next project - Specifier Review
This next-generation plug-and-play VRF system features a newly engineered, ultra-compact modular YXM chassis that has a 6% smaller footprint than the market
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January 22, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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Transfer Slabs – Recent Concerns and what you need to know...

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Transfer Slabs – Recent Concerns and what you need to know - Specifier Review
A transfer slab is simply a thick reinforced concrete floor slab where a column sits on top of a slab but does not have a column immediately below. In other words, it bridges between supporting column...
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January 21, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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Mitsubishi Electric has launched TrainME, a new digital tool designed to provide installers, plumbers and engineers with a clear, structured pathway to upskill and become professional heat pump installers...

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Mitsubishi Electric Launches TrainME Tool to Support the Next Generation of Heat Pump Installers - Specifier Review
Mitsubishi Electric has launched TrainME, a new digital tool designed to provide installers, plumbers and engineers with a clear, structured pathway to upskill and become professional heat pump instal...
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January 16, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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Mitsubishi Electric has launched TrainME, a new digital tool designed to provide installers, plumbers and engineers with a clear, structured pathway to upskill and become professional heat pump installers...

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Mitsubishi Electric Launches TrainME Tool to Support the Next Generation of Heat Pump Installers - Specifier Review
Mitsubishi Electric has launched TrainME, a new digital tool designed to provide installers, plumbers and engineers with a clear, structured pathway to upskill and become professional heat pump instal...
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January 16, 2026 at 3:37 AM
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Hochiki Middle East has been recognised at the prestigious Intersec Awards in Dubai, winning Best Active Fire Safety Product for its ACD Multi-Sensor with CO, reaffirming the company’s commitment to innovation and life safety excellence...

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Hochiki Middle East Wins Best Active Fire Safety Product at Intersec Awards 2026 - Specifier Review
Hochiki Middle East has been recognised at the prestigious Intersec Awards in Dubai, winning Best Active Fire Safety Product for its ACD Multi-Sensor with CO, reaffirming the company's commitment to i...
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January 15, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is delighted to announce the launch of its latest #CIBSE -approved CPD course: ‘Overheating in Residential Properties: Part O – How ventilation can be part of the solution to remove excess heat’...

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Vent-Axia Launches New CIBSE-Approved CPD on Overheating in Residential Properties - Specifier Review
CIBSE-approved Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course: ‘Overheating in Residential Properties: Part O - How ventilation can be part of the solution to remove excess heat'.
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January 14, 2026 at 10:38 AM
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Funds from the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) must be used for retrofitting old, inefficient building services with smarter upgrades, in the push for making hospitals, schools and public buildings more sustainable...

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Decarbonisation Funds Must Be Deployed for Smarter Building Services Upgrades, Says Leading Pump Expert - Specifier Review
Funds from the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) must be used for retrofitting old, inefficient building services with smarter upgrades, in the push for making hospitals, schools and public ...
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January 13, 2026 at 3:51 PM
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Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new range of its City Multi R32 VRF air conditioning with a host of outstanding features and benefits, all designed to deliver a more sustainable way to heat and cool commercial buildings...

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The future of R32 VRF air conditioning is here with the City Multi YXM - Specifier Review
Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new range of its City Multi R32 VRF air conditioning with a host of outstanding features and benefits, all designed to
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January 13, 2026 at 1:56 PM
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For over 100 years Hochiki has led the way in the design and manufacturer of innovative life safety solutions. Its leading edge fire detection and emergency lighting products have acquired global acceptance as the benchmark for high-integrity and long-term reliability...

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Hochiki offer a wide range of robust and reliable solutions, all approved to the highest standards. In addition to point detectors, beam detectors, wireless devices etc. we also offer devices for spec...
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January 13, 2026 at 8:55 AM
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Hochiki Middle East are showcasing its latest life safety innovations at Intersec Dubai this January, with a focus on helping consultants, contractors and facilities teams deliver robust, compliant fire strategies for complex estates across the region...

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Hochiki Highlights Award-Shortlisted Wireless Innovation at Intersec Dubai - Specifier Review
Hochiki Middle East will showcase its latest life safety innovations at Intersec Dubai this January, with a focus on helping consultants, contractors and
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January 13, 2026 at 8:51 AM