Yorkshire based construction products manufacturer Naylor Concrete has invested more than £155,000 in a new research laboratory at its manufacturing site in Barugh Green near Barnsley. The new facility will play a key role in the development of new low carbon concrete materials which will help Naylor and the construction industry deliver net zero. The […]
Are solar batteries a viable alternative to exporting to the Grid? Not at the moment, but the technology landscape is changing fast By Steven Dale Sometimes there are straws in the wind which can make you reassess the way the future of a particular technology or trend is likely to shape up. I […]
A nationally significant technical centre in Wolverhampton which created glow in the dark pavements and was the first in the UK to develop low carbon materials is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Tarmac, the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business, opened the technical centre and laboratory in Ettingshall in 1998 to develop innovative […]
Modular homes have been craned into place in Coventry as part of a pilot project. The scheme will see 24 homes built on eight garage sites across the city. Housing association Citizen is working on the development with Modpods International and Coventry City Council. Ten of the homes – the last of the pilot properties […]
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 […]