Entries by Lyn

Construction Materials at Risk from Tariffs

Constuction Dive Talks to Steve Stouthamer of Skanska about the construction materias most as risk from US tarrifs Rebar, structural steel, piping and ductwork are all facing price volatility, according to Skanska USA Building executive Steve Stouthamer. Steel and aluminum prices have jumped sharply since the turn of the new year, and more volatility could […]

SPRING STATEMENT: Industry Response

Robbie Calvert, the RTPI’s Head of Policy and Public Affairs  “Planning reforms are at the heart of the Government’s growth plan. The acknowledgement from the Office for Budget Responsibility that planning will be central to increasing the UK’s economic activity over the coming years is encouraging. “But, while reforms are important, more could be unlocked […]

PYROGUARD LAUNCHES ON-DEMAND CPD WEBINAR

Pyroguard has launched an on-demand version of its RIBA-approved CPD seminar: ‘Fire safety glazing: a system, not a product’ in a bid to guide the industry regarding the critical role of fire safety glass.  This new, flexible online format reinforces Pyroguard’s commitment to delivering accessible, expert guidance for professionals in the built environment, whilst emphasising […]

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Sternfenster Streamlines Window Deliveries with Podfather Software.

Sternfenster, one of the UK’s largest manufacturers of uPVC and aluminium windows and doors, has boosted customer service whilst reducing its environmental impact using logistics software from Podfather. Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) features have eliminated hundreds of thousands of pieces of paper from the delivery process and have reduced the back-office admin resource by […]

Sponsorship to help young people progress in construction careers

Croydon College secure sponsorship to help young people progress in construction careers   Croydon College is pleased to announce that Clarion Housing Group’s charitable foundation, Clarion Futures, and construction company JJ Rhatigan have agreed to sponsor a number of students with their CSCS card applications, enabling them to gain valuable on-site experience in the construction […]

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RINNAI: EXPLORING OPTIMAL OPTIONS FOR CARE HOME DHW SOLUTION

   RINNAI’S WHITEPAPER ON VALUE ENGINEERING EXPLORES OPTIMAL OPTIONS FOR CARE HOME DHW SOLUTION Rinnai has issued a new whitepaper titled “Optimizing Domestic Hot Water Systems for Archetype Care Homes: A Value Engineering Approach.” The full version is available now on the Rinnai website: The whitepaper is strident in pointing out that Value Engineering (VE) […]

Immigration Swoop in Belfast – Dozens Arrested

Dozens arrested in immigration swoop at Belfast construction site. A total of 35 Romanian men and one 16-year-old were arrested following a dawn operation A dawn operation by Immigration Enforcement officers with the UK Home Office has led to more than 30 arrests at a construction site in Belfast’s historic Titanic Quarter, a spokesperson has […]

Bootcamps and Technical Excellence for Construction Apprentices

The chancellor has announced plans to invest over half a billion pounds into training new construction workers, including through 10 new ‘technical excellence colleges’, more skills bootcamps and financial incentives for foundation apprenticeships. Ahead of next week’s spring statement, Rachel Reeves said the government hopes to train “up to 60,000 more engineers, brickies, sparkies and […]

£80m to Make 10,000 Homes Warmer

Liverpool City Region secures £80m to make 10,000 homes warmer, more energy efficient and cheaper to heat £31.8m secured for Warm Homes Local Grant scheme £48m secured for Warm Homes Social Housing Fund Funding will enable energy-efficiency improvements to around 10,000 homes In addition to £105m already secured to retrofit 10,000 homes Mayor: ‘This funding […]

Toronto School: Leading by Example with Timber

Poplar Road K-8 Public School is set to break ground this year in Scarborough and will set an example for future schools when it comes to mass-timber construction. Images: Moriyama Teshima Architects The forthcoming Poplar Road K-8 Public School, which is set to break ground in Scarborough this year, will become a real-time lesson in […]