Entries by joannevickers

Worlds First Bi-Valiant Heat Pump Ready Radiator

ThermAssured is the worlds first bi-vailant ‘dual fuel’ radiant panel heater that combines a wet and electric heating technology into a single emitter. The UK lags behind the rest of Europe in the installation of heat pumps; especially on retro fit projects. This is mainly because the UK has the oldest housing stock in Europe […]

Broadsword are an approved Flowcrete Installer

We are proud to announce that we have supplied, installed and handed over over 220,00m2 of Screed, Insulation and DPM in 2022! This has been made possible by our exceptional management team and the fleet of 16 Putzmeister United Kingdom pumps. 2022 has also seen us become Flowcrete approved installers, allowing us to supply all […]

Commercial Fire Safety

Fire safety is a significant concern in the construction industry. Construction sites can be hazardous due to the presence of flammable materials, temporary electrical installations, and open flames from welding and cutting equipment. In this blog post, we will explore some essential fire safety measures that construction companies should implement to protect workers and prevent […]

Fire safety for Buildings

Broadsword predominately deal in fire safety for buildings at the construction stage, but fire safety is also a critical concern for building owners and managers. Fires can cause property damage, personal injury, and even death. It’s essential to take preventative measures and prepare for potential fires. The following measures should be implemented in all buildings […]

Action needs to be taken on EU carbon emissions

EU Building regulations state that all new buildings constructed within the EU must be zero–emission buildings by 2030 and new ‘public’ buildings must be zero–emission buildings by 2027. WorldGBC has convened a coalition of 35 built environment stakeholder groups, representing over 5,000 organisations from across the building value chain, to call for high level ambition […]

Will England follow Scotlands lead in green building?

All newly built homes in Scotland will need to conform to an innovative green building standard championed by a Labour MSP, under plans announced by the Scottish Government. Labour’s Alex Rowley proposed the Domestic Building Environmental Standards (Scotland) Bill at the end of 2022 to introduce the Passivhaus standards for all newly built homes in […]

Can a building be net zero carbon?

Following on from our post last month about COP27, and the growing importance of sustainability in the construction industry, zero carbon is also something that is increasingly in the news. A panel has been put together to determine exactly what constitutes a net zero carbon building and is now calling for evidence. The NZCBS is the […]

What does COP27 mean for construction?

November saw the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt host the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP27), with a view to building on previous successes and paving the way for future ambition to effectively tackle the global challenge of climate change. The Building to COP27, a group of […]

The latest stone wool insulation from ROCKWOOL

We are reaching a stage globally where we are going to have to think ahead to create the next generation of insulation products. NyRock technology is an evolution in stone wool composition that gives the most thermally efficient stone wool insulation currently available in the UK. Made using a new patented production process, products with […]

Possible new thermal insulation

Manufactured in Latvia, it is an alternative way of recycling waste paper and hemp fibre into an innovative heat insulation material with improved thermal conductivity. The new insulation mats are designed to be easy-to-install, structurally sound and with thermal insulation properties comparable to those of mineral wool. Other advantages will include breathability, recyclability and health safety […]