Heating and Ventilation

Leading ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has welcomed the Future Homes Standard, alongside the publication of new Approved Document Part F (Means of Ventilation) of the Building Regulations, and Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Power), as “a significant step on the road to Net Zero.” The Future Homes Standard is expected to deliver homes that produce 75-80% fewer carbon emissions compared to 2013 standards, representing a major shift in how new homes are built.

However, as buildings become increasingly air-tight, it is essential to consider indoor air quality (IAQ) too to protect occupants’ well-being. As carbon reductions become more ambitious, achieving compliance becomes more complex for housebuilders, meaning well-designed, correctly installed, and effectively commissioned ventilation systems are more important than ever. Vent-Axia therefore welcomes the strengthened focus on competency within the updated guidance, recognising that good ventilation design will play an essential role in delivering energy-efficient, low-carbon homes.

On 27th October 2025, Awaab’s Law came into force, requiring social landlords to investigate and address damp and mould hazards within strict timescales. The law is named after Awaab Ishak, the two-year-old who tragically died in 2020 following prolonged exposure to mould in his family home. His story has become a rallying point for change across the sector, and the legislation now represents a defining moment for social housing.

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is celebrating Global Recycling Day, which takes place on 18 March 2026. Reinforcing its position at the forefront of sustainable manufacturing, Vent-Axia continues to drive innovation in reducing environmental impact, most notably through its pioneering transition from virgin to recycled plastics across its product range. This commitment was recognised in September 2025 when Vent-Axia was named Best Ventilation Brand of the Year at the Electrical Wholesaler Awards, with judges impressed by the company’s groundbreaking initiative to transition from virgin to recycled plastic in its manufacturing, alongside its wider sustainability commitments that are helping lead the industry.

Vent-Axia is committed to reducing its environmental impact and its strategy focuses on three pillars: Product – Engineer Sustainable Solutions; Planet – Improve Environmental Performance; and People – Connect People Together. Recycling plays a core role in this vision. Vent-Axia’s Group’s sustainability targets include reaching 75% of sales revenue from low-carbon products and for 90% of the plastic it uses in its own manufacturing to be from recycled sources. 

Vokèra Ltd, a leading manufacturer of heating solutions, has announced the launch of a comprehensive series of tutorial videos to support installers working with its Synergy boiler range. The videos, now available on Vokèra’s official YouTube channel, cover key functions, installation guidance and setup tips, giving installers everything they need to get a Synergy boiler up and running smoothly for their customers. Vokèra is a part of Riello, a leader in high energy-efficiency heating and climate solutions.
Hosted by David Iszchak, Technical Trainer at Vokèra for over 15 years, the video series reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting installers at every stage of their journey, from first install to long-term servicing. By making expert guidance freely accessible online, Vokèra aims to reduce installation time, build installer confidence and ensure a seamless experience for homeowners from day one.

Effectively accessing and maximising government funding is key for social housing providers looking to boost energy efficiencies for tenants, lower emissions across housing stock, and meet the current required EPC Band C minimum rating by 2030.  

Whilst improving insulation is amongst the measures that can increase SAP points, heating control solutions can also provide an uplift with minimum disruption.

With many properties sitting at a high Band D, Time and Temperature Zone Control (TTZC), can be a cost-effective retrofit solution to provide an average uplift of between two and three SAP points, helping to improve energy performance and achieve targets. 

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia has published an eBook ‘A Guide to Meeting Part O with Confidence’. Aimed at UK housebuilders, the publication provides guidance on overheating, helping to identify solutions that balance comfort, compliance, and performance. As new residential properties have become more thermally efficient, to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions to help meet the 2050 Net-Zero target, they are increasingly prone to overheating. Recognising the seriousness of the issue, the UK government introduced Approved Document O of the Building Regulations in 2021. Vent-Axia’s eBook aims to provide an understanding of the regulation and how and when ventilation can be applied to help mitigate overheating.