Entries by Lyn

Why AI and Why Now?

By Samudrapom Dam    Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a major player in construction management, helping teams plan better, manage risks smarter, and deliver projects more efficiently. As the tech evolves, AI-powered tools are no longer just “nice to have,” they’re becoming essential to staying competitive. AI’s growing role in construction is no accident. The rise […]

Steinzeug-Keramo expands to the UK with launch at Utility Week Live

  Steinzeug-Keramo, a leading European manufacturer for wastewater infrastructure, has announced the launch of its high-quality KERA vitrified clay pipes and fittings into the UK market. This significant expansion follows increased demand for more sustainable drainage products as well as interest from buyers looking for greater choice within the vitrified clay pipe category. To mark […]

Aptus Fasteners launches the timberfix® 360 collection

  Aptus Fasteners is building on the success of one of its most popular product lines. The business has launched the timberfix® 360 collection which features its bestselling high performance, multi-purpose woodscrew in the three new and innovative pack formats. “The introduction of the timberfix® 360 collection opens up a host of exciting commercial opportunities […]

A Vital Step in Tackling the UK’s Water Crisis

  Cistermiser Welcomes Ofwat’s £100M Water Efficiency Fund   Cistermiser, one of the UK’s leading providers of water and energy saving management solutions, welcomes the launch of Ofwat’s £100 million Water Efficiency Fund as a crucial investment in securing the UK’s future water supply. The fund, designed to accelerate water-saving innovations and initiatives, represents a […]

World First: Toronto’s Digitally Integrated Building

COURTESY TMU — A rendering of the two-storey smart building set to open on TMU’s campus in 2025 A new structure is rising on the campus of Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) that will be the world’s first fully digitally integrated building and showcase technologies to mitigate the effects of climate change. The state-of-the-art Smart Campus […]

British Steel, Government Steps In

Steelmaking is set to continue in Scunthorpe following urgent action by the UK Government on Friday 11 April. The Prime Minister requested the recall of Parliament to vote on emergency legislation to prevent the blast furnaces being shut down. The move will maximise the chances of securing domestic steel production – a crucial national capability […]

HOMES ENGLAND: Land Acquisition Significant Milestone

Homes England has successfully completed the acquisition of 34 hectares of land within the residential allocation known as the South East Warrington Urban Extension (SEWUE), creating what is now the Agency’s largest development site in the North of England. The strategic purchase brings the Agency’s total landholding within the SEWUE to c.250 hectares, giving Homes […]

Bioenergy’s future in the UK

Government incentives, like the FiT, ROCs, NDRHI and GGSS, have been good to the technology, but have an uncertain future. Lewis Farrar of SLR Consulting tells us about the opportunities as the industry finds new ways to grow Summary Last year bioenergy-based sources of electricity generated almost 34TWh, nearly 25% of all UK renewable power, […]

AI: The Missing Link for MMC

In February, the UK Government launched an AI strategy that aims to tap into the potential of artificial intelligence to boost economic growth and productivity. While there has been little in the way of updates since then, there was no mention of construction – a sector that contributes more than £110 billion a year to […]

Trump’s Tarrifs: The Threat to Small Builders

  Brian Berry reflects on trade tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, and how they might impact Small Builders across the UK   Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB commented: “The ongoing economic situation will be of great concern to businesses across the world, with the construction industry no different. The FMB’s State […]