Despite government pledges and increased investment in the housing sector to tackle the housing crisis, the ongoing effects of the pandemic is expected to make matters even more challenging for the construction industry. As well as the need to build faster, there is a demand to build better. As people are spending more time at […]
Building services can make up a significant proportion of the cost of constructing, operating and maintaining a building throughout its lifespan. When specifying these systems, it’s now more important than ever to consider how modern construction methods can help to deliver improved value. Recent research from Rider Levett Bucknall has highlighted that by fitting pre-insulated […]
Hundegger’s Turbo Drive machine – Cuts through the UK Truss and Timber frame Industry The latest installations of the Hundegger Turbo Drive machine in Kingdom Timber in Glenrothes and in Pinewood Structures in Gamlingay are excellent examples of how the Turbo machine has been accepted in the UK structural timber industry. Working […]
The government’s response to its 2019 Future Homes Standard consultation gives us a clearer picture of what the homes of 2050 might look like. But is it a workable vision? And does it go far enough? Nick Gander and Rod Davies of far-infrared heating specialists Energy Carbon give their take. In January, as millions of […]
John Duckworth, Deceuninck Head of Commercial Sales says the latest window technology and expertise are pushing the boundaries for commercial windows. In recent years there have been significant advances in window technology which give developers and specifiers a choice of materials, styles and designs to choose from. The very best of this window technology, when […]
In recent times, three major themes have emerged for developers: satisfy the urgent demand for homes, minimise environmental impact, and how best to make those homes more efficient or “smarter”. Water Services on Tap – The business benefit of plug and play systems Despite the industries best efforts to meet housing demand, on site […]
Floor fitters and home owners alike will be all too familiar with the curse of squeaky floorboards. Time after time the culprit is the fasteners; nails working loose over time, leading to expensive callbacks and customer dissatisfaction. While it’s well known that screws provide a tighter grip power by pulling the boards together, fitting 6mm […]
Students at ETH zurich have used innovative technology to create an extremely lightweight pavilion using bamboo. The project demonstrates the possibilities of digital fabrication combined with natural construction materials such as bamboo — a rapidly renewable and high-quality raw material. Bamboo can be compared with hardwood species, but due to its hollow core, is extremely […]
The £7.6m community assessment unit will deliver a new type of healthcare and is designed to help reduce emergency admissions. It will also ensure older patients can return home more quickly and with an appropriate care plan in place. The handover marks the completion of the project delivered by Shrewsbury-based firm Darwin Group, specialists in […]
by Womble Bond Dickinson The construction industry was quick to adapt and carry on working in 2020, but it continues to struggle with labour levels. And this is a problem that’s not going away any time soon as, due to Brexit and the new immigration system now in place, we are likely to see […]