Insights
Keep up to date with everything Bimstore, including news, case studies, videos and webinars.
Sponsored News
Three Stelrad CPDs Upgraded and Approved by CIBSE
Leading radiator manufacturer Stelrad Radiators has long lead the way in the provision of training and sharing knowledge via continuing professional development courses about every aspect of the use and specification of radiators on heating systems.
News
Albion Valves Just Got Greener!
Albion Valves (UK) Ltd are delighted to announce that they have released their Embodied Carbon Lifetime Assessment (LCA) for their whole range of Cast Iron and Ductile Iron Valves as well as Brass, DZR Brass and Bronze Valves.
News
Wholesome Water Supply within High-Rise Buildings
In this technical paper submitted to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA), David Rhodes, Technical Manager of Albion Valves, explores the challenges facing the designers of water distribution systems throughout high-rise buildings, made even more important as the numbers of these buildings increase.
Sponsored News
Albion to upskill industry professionals with Pressure Reducing Valve CPD
Albion Valves (UK) Limited has been in the industrial heating and valve market for over 40 years, selling exclusively through our network of independent distributors. With this experience comes a wealth of knowledge and expertise that we wish to share with the industry through our first CIBSE-Approved CPD.
Sponsored News
Take the pressure off water and energy
David Rhodes, Technical Manager of Albion Valves, explains the urgent need to design for water and energy efficiency – and highlights pressure reducing valves (PRVs) as part of a cost-effective technology to save these critical resources.
Sponsored News
Introducing Albion’s New Addition – the EasyLink
Albion Valves are delighted to introduce another new product to the market – the EasyLink! Perfect for direct mounting to terminal units, this H-Block has a fitted compact PICV with a flow range from 0.008l/s to 0.369l/s. This unit is available with or without a strainer, and has either a left or right-handed configuration. Albion’s 0-10V modulating actuator (ART C23E) can also be added to the PICV for proportional control.
News
Albion Valves: Do you know the risks of returning to an unused building?
The closure of public buildings has been a method used worldwide to reduce the spread of COVID-19, however, the prolonged closure of buildings may have unexpected implications for some.
Sponsored News
Press-fit valves: faster, safer, stronger
Valves are an often-overlooked part of a building services system. But in recent years, valve technology has advanced in response to challenges faced by engineers and installers. Darren Baxter explains.
Sponsored News
Don't let the pressure get to you!
As high-rise buildings are becoming a more prevalent sight on UK horizons, it is important to recognise the additional challenges that engineers face as buildings get taller.
News
Albion Valves: The challenges facing engineers as buildings get taller
Supplying sufficient water pressure to all floors within high-rise buildings has always been a challenge in which engineers have had to overcome through careful design. The design should aim to maintain an even distribution of water to all floors, as well as combatting the effect of gravity and ensuring the higher floors still receive adequate water pressure.