Entries by Lyn

GROUP EXTENDS ITS REACH WITH ISG ACQUISITION

Jon Dunwell, Chief Executive Officer of the Morris & Spottiswood Group In a move that will save more than 100 jobs, leading construction company Morris & Spottiswood Group has acquired part of the collapsed ISG group, offering a vital lifeline to the employees and projects operating within its remit.   Absorbing the former ISG Cathedral […]

CaberMDF the ideal all-rounder for housebuilders

For those who have yet to encounter  West Fraser ’s CaberMDF range it is probably justified delving into the history of English cricket, where Sir Ian Botham was widely regarded as its greatest ever all-rounder – as good a performer with bat or ball in hand, as well as being a remarkable slip-fielder who rarely […]

Canada Turns to 3D & Modular for Affordble Homes

Canada is turning to mass timber, 3D printing, and modular construction to fast-track affordable housing on its Atlantic coast, Wood Central. The move comes after the Trudeau government announced it would establish the Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII), a $50 million (CAD) fund over the next two years to reduce construction time and costs, making […]

World’s strongest land-based crane passes test program

  SK6000 testing completed under Lloyd’s Register supervision Mammoet has officially completed testing of the SK6000 – the world’s strongest land-based crane. This process – overseen by maritime classification services organization Lloyd’s Register, certifies the crane’s safe operation to its specification. After reviewing the SK6000’s engineering design earlier during its development, Lloyd’s Register confirmed that […]

The Blight of Construction, Rising Costs and an Aging Workforce

Planning isn’t the only reason we have a housing shortage, too many developments just aren’t economically viable, says Melanie Leech The government is undoubtedly right to focus its efforts on reforming the planning system. Ask the anyone in the property industry and they will say that the system is complex, burdensome, under-resourced, and prone to […]

TRILUX Delivers Comprehensive Lighting Concept for Alicante’s Digital District

  TRILUX has successfully implemented a cutting-edge, holistic lighting solution for the Alicante Digital District, an innovative technology hub located at the Port of Alicante. The district, covering 9,200 sqm and comprising four two-storey buildings, has become a magnet for over 300 tech companies specialising in technology, innovation, and artificial intelligence. TRILUX’s state-of-the-art lighting concept […]

RINNAI HOT WATER HEATER UNITS AT STUDIO OF GLOBAL REACH SOAP OPERA

   RINNAI HOT WATER HEATER UNITS CHOSEN & INSTALLED AT TV STUDIO OF GLOBAL REACH SOAP OPERA   Rinnai has installed 4 x Sensei N1600i continuous flow water heaters with BMS integration at the television studio complex of an internationally renowned soap opera. The continuous flow Hydrogen Blend 20% certified water heaters will provide efficient […]

Career Opportunities in New Roofing Division

JJ Fitzgerald, Managing Director of Evolution A TRAILBLAZING construction business well-known for creating better places for people to live across the North of England is expanding by launching a new roofing division. Evolution, which takes pride in delivering quality renovations on social housing, sheltered housing, and private housing is starting a new roofing division after […]

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Enviro at COP29 Climate Hub

Enviro’s Chairman Alf Blomqvist and Board Member Nina Macpherson Speak at COP29 Climate Hub Scandinavian Enviro Systems (Enviro) is participating today at the Climate Hub conference, held during the UN’s climate meeting COP29. Enviro’s chairman of the board, Alf Blomqvist, and board member, Nina Macpherson, will take part in a panel discussion on ecocide – […]

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UK Government’s ambitious 81% carbon emission reduction target, but . . . .

Ashden welcomes UK Government’s ambitious 81% carbon emission reduction target, but highlights need for fairness and a fully-fledged plan UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s presence at COP 29 in Baku and commitment to this updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) is exactly the sort of leadership the world is crying out for on climate. With […]