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First firms selected to join new £600m category 2 offsite DPS
Building Better, an alliance of 29 housing associations and councils, supported by the National Housing Federation, has appointed an initial six manufacturers to its new dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for MMC category 2 construction systems.
Future…

Timber Enthusiast? Be part of the development
If your eyes are settling on these words, you’re at least fascinated by timber constructions. Whether you are an established professional or an ambitious neophyte, the subjects of Rothoschool seminars will captivate your curiosity – and…

Future Technology that could Mitigate Climate Change
These Energy Innovations Could Transform How We Mitigate Climate Change
To most people, a solar farm or a geothermal plant is an important source of clean energy. Scientists and engineers see that plus far more potential.
They envision…

BP: Backing Britain with £18b Investment in Energy
BP intends to invest up to £18 billion in the UK’s energy system by the end of 2030, demonstrating its firm commitment to the UK, and helping the country to deliver on its bold ambitions to boost energy security and reach net zero.…

3 Billion Homes needed in Columbia, 3D rises to the Challenge
Photo Credits: Conconcreto
3D Printing is Being Adopted in
Colombia for Construction
In Latin America, additive manufacturing is still only in the process of being adopted. However, we are seeing gradual growth, which can at least be partly…

3D PRINTING WITH RECYLED GLASS
Singapore researchers have developed the capability to replace the sand used in 3D-printing with environmentally friendly recycled glass.
Researchers from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed the capability…

SPACE BASED POWER STATIONS - NOT JUST SCIENCE FICTION
Power stations in space sounds like an idea from science fiction – and in fact it is an idea from science fiction: in 1941, Isaac Asimov’s story Reason described a space station that transmits energy collected from the Sun to other…

Tidal Lagoon could Power Every Home in Wales
Henry Dixon, chairman of the North Wales Tidal Energy company, says the scheme would benefit the environment and protect the coast from flooding
The man heading a £7 billion tidal lagoon project off the Conwy and Denbighshire…

SUSTAINABILITY SCHOOL HONOURED WITH QUEEN’S AWARD
SUPPLY CHAIN SUSTAINABILITY SCHOOL HONOURED WITH QUEEN’S AWARD FOR ENTERPRISE IN THE CATEGORY OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
21 April, London, UK — Supply Chain Sustainability School (the “School”) has joined an exclusive group…

Converting non-recyclable waste to renewable fuels
Last year, GIDARA Energy announced Advanced Methanol Amsterdam, a state-of-the-art renewable fuels facility that will serve as a blueprint for AMR. The two facilities will be identical, utilizing GIDARA's patented High-Temperature Winkler (HTW®)…

Can Technology Solve Construction Challenges
The construction industry faces many challenges. New technologies from augmented reality and digitisation to exoskeletons and robotics can help solve them.
by Matthew Partridge
The construction industry is booming. From houses to motorways,…
Latest Product Information

The next generation modularization for lower LCOE
The "1+X" Modular Inverter features a 1.1 MW single unit as the minimum, and the maximum capacity can be expanded to 8.8 MW by combing eight units together. To meet their requirements, customers can choose from 1.1 MW to 8.8 MW.
From component…

The case for Nuclear Power - a Legal View
One of the UK’s leading energy lawyers says the discussion on new nuclear power generation in Scotland lacks the detailed facts needed to ensure the country’s future energy security and contribute to a global reduction in carbon emissions.
Andy…

BUILDING GREENER HOMES SAFELY
In the current climate, more businesses than ever are choosing to support the UK economy by purchasing homegrown products and brands. At West Fraser, formerly known as Norbord, all engineered wood panels are made in the UK and the company…

Modern methods for modern developers
Long levity of the built environment has come into focus recently. Some sites have an ongoing need to update their structure. Schools with growing populations or hospitals where new treatments and technology are constantly changing the day-to-day…

Euramax Solutions gearing up for growth
A leading manufacturer of uPVC windows and doors for the modular and offsite construction sectors is gearing up for 12 months of ambitious growth.
Euramax Solutions, a Modular Group Investments (MGI) company that also supplies to national…

Swifix Innovative Fixings ideal for use with MMC
The SWIFIX fixing solution was originally designed and developed specifically for refitting and installing both lightweight and heavy items through External Wall Insulation (ETICS) systems, to solve performance issues with traditional methods.…

Why timber frame?
The growth of timber frame is changing long-established practices within housebuilding as the construction industry embraces the idea of off-site manufacture. This approach is due mainly to the fact that offsite manufacture means a huge reduction…

Who are James Hardie?
James Hardie created fibre cement and thanks to our extensive research and development we are now on our seventh generation of fibre cement technology. We are the world’s leading manufacturer of high-performance Fibre Cement products, which…

Modular school building delivers on space and aesthetics
Gartree High School appointed modular provider Wernick to supply a standalone building to accommodate an increase in students. They required a seamless transition with minimal intervention from teaching staff and timely student occupation. More…

Modular Group Investments: A year in review
This time last year, when Modular Group Investments (MGI) acquired uPVC fabricator Euramax Solutions, the company had struck a pivotal deal that would see it become one of the fastest-growing players in the modular construction market.
A…

Modular is the future - here are some key principles to make it work for you
Mark Worrall,
CEO of BBI Services, talks modular –
and what the future of construction might look like.
Offsite construction – or as we prefer to call it at BBI, onsite, near-site and…

Cop a load of the new Building Regulations to stop buildings overheating
By Andrew Cooper – Managing Director - Smartlouvre
It may be hard to believe that the 'sustainability' concept as it’s known today is less than 30 years old: it appeared for the first time in 1987.
Climate change (or global…
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