By Dean Fazackerley, Head of Technical Procurement, LHC Procurement Group With the UK under pressure to deliver hundreds of thousands of new homes a year to address a chronic housing crisis, modern methods of construction (MMC) are increasingly recognised as a means to deliver quality housing at pace. Some reports indicate that MMC homes […]
Following a substantial investment via its Expert Academy team, Ideal Heating – Commercial Products has considerably expanded its commercial training courses for installers, and upgraded its Training Centres of Excellence that are the prime delivery method. Ideal Heating training now covers the complete range of Ideal Heating commercial products. Popular existing training courses on […]
If our water usage patterns don’t change, the UK will have an ongoing water deficit of 4,000 Megalitres per day by 2050. Reductions in leakage and domestic consumption are the two primary strands of water conservation targeted by Defra and the water companies. Some areas of England are already restricting future development […]
Unilife offers high-quality accommodation for students in Guilford, Southampton, and Winchester, providing premium student accommodation with a focus delivering a high-quality student experience. With the availability of accommodation one of the factors students consider when choosing which university to study at, Unilife was looking to expand the accommodation on offer at the main campus of […]
Situated seven degrees west of the Greenwich Meridian, and exposed to some of the harshest weather conditions anywhere in the British Isles, the Hebrides present a challenging location for building projects, prompting a recently-established building company to adopt offsite construction technologies which make full use of the technical and environmental benefits of West Fraser’s […]
TG Escapes provide timber frame, net-zero buildings offering a highly flexible, bespoke, turnkey, architectural design and build solution to a wide range of customers. Biophilic design principles are combined with sustainable materials and the latest technology to create buildings that are beautiful, ergonomic and inspiring for their occupants whilst offering exceptional environmental integrity. One […]
Farrat’s Commercial Manager for STRUKTRA® Chris Lister discusses the role of structural thermal breaks in facades “It is already understood in the industry that facades serve multiple functions in the building envelope, making the integration of thermal breaks crucial for several reasons including- enhanced energy performance maintaining the integrity of the thermal envelope, controlling […]
Capable of offsetting typically around 30% of the energy demands for water heating, solar thermal systems are ideal for organisations that rely on large amounts of domestic hot water (DHW). For the existing buildings, 80% of which are still expected to be in use by 2050, the application of solar thermal pre-heat is a […]
Timber construction is undergoing a remarkable transformation, evolving both in quantity and quality. Today, timber structures are reaching unprecedented heights, towering as authentic skyscrapers, surpassing 20 stories and nearly 100 meters in height. At the heart of these timber giants, you’ll find Rothoblaas screws, pioneering this evolution with innovative solutions that were once unimaginable. […]
M-AR Offsite has partnered with Biffa, the UK’s leading sustainable waste management company, to ensure all waste generated through its manufacturing and construction operations is reused or recycled. Through the partnership M-AR is refreshing its current waste management programme with the aim of diverting 100 per cent of its waste from landfill. The […]