The renewables industry has welcomed UK Electricity Networks Commissioner Nick Winser’s report, saying halving the delivery times for transmission projects to seven years would be a “game changer”. Findings of the nine-month review were presented to UK Energy Secretary Grant Shapps last week. They set out a series of recommendations to streamline the delivery of new […]
Track the invisible and make Indoor Air Quality a priority with the IAQ multi-sensor The IAQ multi-sensor from Siemens Smart Infrastructure offers a key contribution to room automation with a simple insight into room conditions that helps to prioritise indoor air quality and create a healthy and productive environment. The sensor tracks seven key […]
When architects Scott Brownrigg were given a brief to create a new gateway to Cambridge Science Park they knew the building had to be impressive to attract the desired high tech and Research and Development companies. The design features a colonnade sweeping across the front of the building echoing the curve of the […]
Modular groundworks solutions from Mabey Hire have been used on a renovation project at 120 Fleet Street in London. Enabling and demolition specialist Erith is delivering the enabling works on the refurbishment of the Grade II listed Daily Express building and redevelopment of the River Court commercial building. Development manager CO-RE is detaching the Daily Express […]
Membranes & Envelope Solutions by Rothoblaas: Revolutionizing Construction with Efficiency & Sustainability In the fast-paced world of construction, the demand for innovative solutions that prioritize energy efficiency, sustainability, and faster installation is growing. Recognizing this need, Rothoblaas, a leading provider of construction products and solutions, has developed a range of cutting-edge membranes and envelope solutions […]
The Russia-Ukraine war has had a massive effect on access to a large number of timber products, particularly birch plywood. Whilst it’s true the majority of Birch world stocks come from Siberia, there’s a misconception that, because the UK no longer has access to this particular supply chain, this material is now out-of-reach to most […]
Bespoke Fibrelite GRP composite trench covering solution, 82% lighter than cast iron Once in a while, a product will come along whose performance will drive a change in standards across entire industries. Like stainless steel. Or concrete. Or a trench cover which is over 80% lighter than the cast iron traditionally used, eliminating the need […]
Passive fire protection specialist FSi has added the new UK mark of compliance to all its qualifying products more than two years ahead of the deadline – offering customers further assurance of its high standards. Although the date for compliance has been pushed back to June 2025 for construction products as the UK transitions aways […]
Modular manufacture of new homes has a track record of delivering big savings. Big savings on time alongside big cost efficiencies. This also extends to carbon reduction. A recent study by the University of Cambridge and Edinburgh Napier University found factory-produced homes can lower the carbon footprint of new homes by as […]
Hamworthy Heating helps charity to lower operational costs and reduce carbon footprint When Hull and East Yorkshire Centre for the Deaf needed a modern heating system to replace its existing boiler which was experiencing faults, Hamworthy Heating stepped in to provide the charity with the Stratton mk3 wall-hung condensing boiler, free of charge, to […]