Entries by Lyn

‘SPOT THE DIFFERENCE’ – UPDATED

UPDATED: 28.09.23 COMMENT FROM CROMER HOMES: A spokesperson from Comer Homes Group said: “The Comer Homes Group is surprised and extremely disappointed by the decision of the Royal Borough of Greenwich to issue an enforcement notice in respect of our Mast Quay Phase ll development. “We are particularly surprised to see the accompanying public statements […]

NET ZERO IN OPERATION

Sheffield’s first ‘net zero in operation’ Council homes lifted into position Over three days in August 2023, Sheffield’s first ‘net zero in operation’ council homes were safely lifted into position at the Duffield Place site in Woodseats. Before being transported to site, the homes were built in a quality-controlled UK factory using a light gauge […]

INDIA: Tata project using Modern Construction Methods

Tata Projects has announced a partnership with Micron Technology to build a state-of-the-art semiconductor assembly and testing facility in Sanand, Gujarat. This project, which is the largest investment under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), will be situated on a 93-acre plot in the Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation area of Chaarodi, Sanand. The first phase of […]

BuildData Group Launches Research Institute

BuildData Group Launches Research Institute to Influence Digital Information Strategies, Management and Modelling across the Built Environment London, UK—21st September 2023:  BuildData Group AB (“BuildData”) announces the launch of its Research Institute, headed up by Emma Hooper, who will be responsible for research and development across the group’s brands, Zutec & Createmaster. Set up to better […]

Why are we wasting our roofs . . . .

 . . . . .  when they can be making our climate friendlier and our bank accounts fatter. Tom Madden,TransMedia Group CEO and Chairman, reports on a Solar Energy Project by a company based in the USA A NEW WORD SOON MAY LAND IN OUR LEXICON JOINING THAT REMOTE, DISTANT, UNFRIENDLY WORD ‘ALOOF.’  WHAT WOULD […]

A Significant Solution to the Housing Crisis

Modular housing has the potential to be a significant part of the solution to the housing crisis for several reasons. Firstly, the energy efficiency of modular homes is a major advantage. Factory engineering in the construction of modular homes allows for high levels of sustainability, resulting in reduced energy consumption. The energy savings offered by […]

The Invisible Energy Highway between the UK and Germany

UK-Germany energy link on track as construction advances Construction on the UK-Germany interconnector is progressing as planned, with works underway in both countries and the project expected to be operational by 2028. Construction is well underway on the £2.4 billion NeuConnect project, a pivotal energy link set to connect the UK and Germany. With approximately […]

Sustainable Prototype Home Unveiled

VECTOR UNVEILS PROTOTYPE SUSTAINABLE HOME AT ENERGY HOUSE 2.0   A pioneering cleantech company is set to unveil its prototype flatpack home built using sustainable and advanced materials after undergoing testing at a ground-breaking research facility in Greater Manchester. Vector Homes is working with Energy House 2.0, part of the University of Salford, to develop […]

ARE PLANNING APPROVALS FALLING DUE TO NIMBYISM?

Planning approvals for new homes have fallen to a new record low as the Government is accused of caving to nimbyism. The number of planning permissions granted for new build homes in Britain has fallen 20pc in the past year and is at the lowest level since records began in 2006, figures show. The number […]

Construction Landmark for Nuclear Reactor

The CA01 ‘super module’ has been installed at unit 4 of the Sanmen nuclear power plant in China’s Zhejiang province, marking a construction landmark for the CAP1000 reactor.   Weighing 1046.2 tonnes and measuring more than 27 metres long, 29 metres wide and 24 metres high, the concrete and steel CA01 module sits inside the […]