Entries by Lyn

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Heavy Trench Covers are History

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 […]

Embodied carbon & the case for factory-made homes

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 […]

LOWERING COSTS AND CARBON FOOTPRINT

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 […]

Modular building proves perfect solution for challenging Kingston Hospital site

Modular construction pioneer Wernick Buildings recently completed a new healthcare clinic located in Greater London. Due to the closure of the previous three-story Roehampton building on site, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust was looking for a new purpose-built unit to house its growing outpatient services for the Gynaecology, Audiology and Ear, Nose and Throat departments. […]

Illuminating Healthcare Facilities

UK, June 2023 – TRILUX, a renowned leader in lighting solutions, has successfully partnered with the HC Miraflores Hospital in Zaragoza, bringing together aesthetics and functionality to create an exceptional lighting environment. The HC Miraflores Hospital was recently honoured with the prestigious Ricardo Magdalena Architecture Trophy, recognising its architectural excellence. Healthcare facilities face unique challenges […]

Turn a New leaf

GEZE has launched Revo.PRIME a new premium solution for revolving doors. The new operator boasts an exceptionally low canopy height, narrow profile systems and an improved running performance. Providing maximum transparency the Revo.PRIME is perfect for creating beautiful entrances and is especially suited for hotels and offices or any building where a statement entrance is […]

FUSION: Next Generation Packaged Electric Water Heating From Adveco

The next generation FUSION range from hot water specialists Adveco is a complete range of packaged electric and packaged renewable electric water heaters for commercial projects. FUSION is a modern, future-proof system that embraces electric water heating and the option to incorporate air source heat pumps (ASHP) to lower carbon emissions in line with government […]

CANADA: Modular Construction for Rocky Mountain Hotel

The demand for affordable accommodations in Jasper National Park, located on the eastern slope of the Rocky Mountains, is sky-high, so to speak. A little over two million visitors come to Jasper every year in both summer and winter. When Hostelling International (HI) Canada decided to increase the size of its Jasper hostel it opted […]

Homeowners and construction industry ‘need to be brave’

Green Home Festival says homeowners and construction industry ‘need to be brave’ and embrace new ideas like microwave heating to help build a sustainable future   The organisers of this year’s Green Home Festival are urging homeowners and the construction industry to “be brave” and embrace innovations like microwave heating to help build a more […]