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Industry updates, compliance guides and installation insights from Scotland's specialist ventilation contractor.

Compliance · Housing

Awaab's Law: What Scotland's Social Landlords Must Do Now

The 14-day investigation and 7-day remediation requirements explained — and how proper ventilation helps achieve compliance.

26 June 2026 Read guide →
Regulation · MVHR

Scotland's Passivhaus Standard 2028: What Contractors Need to Know

From March 2028, all new homes in Scotland must meet near-Passivhaus energy standards. MVHR will be mandatory. Here's what this means for contractors and developers.

27 June 2026 Read guide →
Technical · Ductwork

BESA DW/144 Explained: The UK Ductwork Installation Standard

What DW/144 requires, how leakage class is specified, and why it matters when selecting a ductwork subcontractor for your commercial project.

27 June 2026 Read guide →
Healthcare · Compliance

Healthcare Ventilation: SHTM 03-01 Compliance for Scottish NHS Buildings

Pressure regimes, air change rates, filtration standards and validation requirements — what M&E contractors need to know before tendering NHS Scotland ductwork.

27 June 2026 Read guide →
Fire Safety · Compliance

Fire Dampers in Ductwork: Building Regulations Compliance in Scotland

When fire dampers are required, who is responsible for installation and testing, and what Scottish Building Standards say about fire compartmentation in ductwork.

27 June 2026 Read guide →
MVHR · Commissioning

MVHR Commissioning & Balancing: The Critical Last Step

What MVHR commissioning involves, why it can't happen before airtightness testing, and what a compliant commissioning certificate must contain for Building Standards sign-off.

27 June 2026 Read guide →
Regulation · Scotland

Scottish Building Standards Section 3: Ventilation for New Buildings Explained

How Section 3 (Environment) sets ventilation requirements for Scottish homes and commercial buildings — and how it interacts with Section 6 energy standards and the 2028 changes.

27 June 2026 Read guide →
Technical · Testing

Ductwork Air Leakage Testing to DW/143: A Practical Guide

When DW/143 testing is required, what the pressure test involves, acceptable leakage rates by class, and how to avoid common failures that delay programme.

27 June 2026 Read guide →
Procurement · Guide

How to Choose a Ventilation Subcontractor: 8 Questions to Ask

Eight essential questions every M&E contractor and main contractor should ask before appointing a ductwork or MVHR subcontractor — covering compliance, programme and documentation.

27 June 2026 Read guide →

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