Category: CLEAN AIR

Prioritise ventilation alongside building efficiency, BEAMA says

An updated white paper says that insulation and energy efficiency improvements must be backed with the enforcement of stronger ventilation standards A white paper from industry body BEAMA is calling for any national focus on building insulation improvements to also include an uplift in ventilation standards to address air quality issues. BEAMA said its updated […]

Tech-Enabled Manufacturing Soars in Polk County

As manufacturing continues to return to the United States, Polk County plays a key role in attracting new companies to the area, offering reasonably priced land, tax incentives and a strong talent pipeline – all in a location where people want to live.  Central Florida’s Polk County tech-enabled manufacturers can find well-qualified talent, immediate access […]

Air Quality in Your Home May Be Worse Than in Your Office

The air quality inside homes may not stack up against air quality inside office buildings, according to a new study. For the pilot study in Atmosphere, researchers delved into indoor air quality and health outcomes in people working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers measured indoor air quality in both the offices and homes of employees […]

BEAMA launches updated Ventilation White Paper

©Sema Srinouljan BEAMA has launched its updated 2022 Ventilation White Paper, ahead of the new Building Regulations on Ventilation coming into effect later this year, and the government’s wider Covid-19 and net-zero strategy The paper sets out a 4-step policy pathway for the future to deliver effective ventilation and improved indoor air quality inside UK […]

HVP Magazine – NAADUK launches new ventilation guidance document NAAD21

NEWS NAADUK LAUNCHES NEW VENTILATION GUIDANCE DOCUMENT NAAD21 NAADUK (National Association of Air Duct Specialists) has launched its new comprehensive guidance document NAAD21, which it says sets the standard for the ventilation hygiene sector. Jonathan Brennan, Chairman of NAADUK, said: “I would like to express my thanks not only to the members of NAADUK who have put this document […]

Pandemic fuelling dry eye condition: How to avoid it?

Chronic dry eye is a “potentially serious” condition, warn Chronic dry eye is a “potentially serious” condition Chronic dry eye is a “potentially serious” condition, warn Chronic dry eye is a “potentially serious” condition Unusual lifestyle and prolonged working hours in the Work From Home (WFH) format necessitated by the pandemic has given rise to chronic […]

24/7 COVID-safer home? Possible with Panasonic nanoe™ X Generator Mark 2

Philstar.com February 16, 2022 | 3:47pm MANILA, Philippines — What if there’s a hero that can provide you and your family with clean and healthy indoor air 24/7?  This is the ground-breaking declaration of Panasonic Air-Conditioning Philippines during its February 11 Air Conditioner Convention, as it unveiled to press and dealers the big news about […]

SF Hunters Point Concrete Plant Cited Amid Dust Complaints – NBC Bay Area

A stream of cement trucks regularly rumbles by Gayle Hart’s townhouse on Gilman Avenue in Hunters Point, headed to and from construction sites throughout San Francisco. “Look how the dirt is just flying up here,” the San Francisco Muni driver said from her dust-covered balcony, which overlooks one of the routes Bauman Landscape and Construction […]

MDHHS has $5M for home repairs to help with weatherization services – Macomb Daily

Need a new roof? How about insulation for the attic? Or are you waiting to do both? The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has $5 million available from the U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program that will help Macomb Community Action pay for home repairs that are sometimes needed before weatherization […]