Entries by Lyn

RINNAI AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMPS SOLUTION FOR HEATING & HOT WATER TO SURREY SPORTS PAVILION

  Rinnai has given a local community’s much-loved sports pavilion a replacement DHW system which upgrades from its old cylinder system and provides the same peak-time capacity with significantly reduced energy costs along with much lower emissions through utilising the Rinnai R290 heat pump system. Rinnai offered a choice of solutions all with capital, operational […]

Transforming the UK Steel Industry

Since coming into power, the UK government has committed £2.5 billion to growing UK steel, begun work on a Steel Strategy for expanding the sector, and formed a council of experts to guide decision-making. These changes will shape the industry for decades to come.  But what’s on the table, and has the government offered a […]

Launching the Space Industrial Revolution

A space tech company is seeking to open a first-of-its-kind Microgravity Research Centre in South Wales. The centre will assist Cardiff-based Space Forge to expand and provide a national capability not found anywhere else in the world – combining access to space with expertise in advanced materials.The firm is putting the finishing touches to its […]

Tackling the Construction Skills Shortage Head-on

New multi-skill apprenticeship training hub approved in Lichfield following £100M investment Planning has been approved for the first in a national network of multi-skill apprenticeship training hubs in Lichfield, which will shake up house-building training and tackle the construction skills shortage head-on. CITB is investing £40 million alongside NHBC’s investment to establish up to 32 […]

Anyone for Cricket?

Edgbaston Stadium has been granted planning permission by Birmingham City Council for a major ground redevelopment project that will include a new on-site hotel. Members of the Planning Committee unanimously approved the £42-million pound scheme today (Thursday 13 Feb) and work is expected to start in September and be complete in time for the men’s […]

LSFA Share Insights to Help Meet Challenging Housing Targets

  As we enter a new era of building safety, the Light Steel Frame Association (LSFA) share insights to help developers gain a better understanding of the speed and safety benefits light steel frame construction can bring to affordable and social housing providers. Following the reset of housebuilding goals, Councils and Local Authorities in England […]

New Area Sales Managers with an Excellent Portfolio

Chris Sherwood,  Area Sales Manager for the Central Region (left) and George Barber as Area Sales Manager for the South West (right) The Kinedo team is delighted to announce the appointment of Chris Sherwood as Area Sales Manager for the Central Region and George Barber as Area Sales Manager for the South West. The pair […]

Unblocking Barriers and Driving Investment

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds held a virtual roundtable with more than 50 CEOs from across the construction and planning industries, focused on unblocking barriers to growth and driving investment.   Joined by Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook, the Business Secretary set out the importance of planning and construction to the Government’s plan for growth and heard […]

Construction resumes at affordable homes scheme

Construction works have recommenced at an affordable housing scheme, which will deliver 51 homes in Willenhall, following a change of contractor. In Spring 2023, shovels were in the ground at housing association GreenSquareAccord’s (GSA) Eagle Works development located on Somerford Place. The housing scheme is set to transform a disused factory into a thriving living […]

ACAN! SHOWCASING IMPACT AT FUTUREBUILD 2025

  The Architects Climate Action Network (ACAN!) is once again coming to Futurebuild 2025, bringing an engaging and action-driven programme that highlights the diverse possibilities of climate action in the built environment. With an emphasis on community power, natural materials, circular economy solutions, retrofit strategies, and regenerative design, ACAN! is set to inspire, educate, and […]