Entries by Lyn

Bond It seals new Giants deal

    Bond It, the UK’s largest independent manufacturer of sealants, adhesives and building chemicals, has extended and enhanced its sponsorship of the Huddersfield Giants Super League rugby team.   Following a recently signed agreement, the business – which is based close to Huddersfield in nearby Elland – has renewed its role as the Giants’ […]

Siderise Appoints Head of Commercial for North America

Brad Davis appointed as Head of Commercial for Siderise North America   Siderise is thrilled to appoint Brad Davis as Head of Commercial for Siderise North America. With vast experience in the region and a history of working in architectural sales and services roles, Brad is a central part of the passive fire protection manufacturer’s […]

‘Tiny Homes’ growing bigger with SterlingOSB Zero

A business set up just three years ago in rural North Wales is enjoying steady growth based on a concept already popular amongst Americans and the ANZAC nations: offering clients the opportunity to have the home of their dreams, custom-built at a genuinely affordable price. SterlingOSB Zero from West Fraser features prominently in this timber-based, […]

Grey belt could deliver 3.4m new homes

   Here’s where the most grey belt sites are located The latest internal data release from Searchland, the development site sourcing specialists, has revealed which areas of the property market could benefit the most when it comes to the development of grey belt sites, with grey belt sites across England able to facilitate an estimated 3.4m […]

Unique has Vision

  Unique, the multi-award-winning supplier of UPVC and aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling, has extended its product range.   With immediate effect, the business will fabricate COR Vision aluminium sliding patio doors from CORTIZO – the vertically integrated Spanish manufacturer respected around the world for the premium quality and stunning aesthetics of its systems. […]

Revolutionising UK Construction: Online AI Training Launches February 2025

  The UK construction sector is set to undergo a significant transformation with the launch of a specialised AI training programme. The AI Construction Training (ACT) modules offer free live sessions designed to equip professionals with the skills necessary to lead AI-driven initiatives, bridging the gap between technological innovation and practical application within the industry.  […]

A building is not just an architect’s problem

  David Connacher, Marketing Manager of West Fraser, discusses the many stakeholders responsible for the success or failure of a building           When judging the success or failure of a building, it is often the architect who comes under scrutiny. After all, architects have overall responsibility for a building’s design, aesthetics […]

Bringing new homes to Seaton this Spring

Award-winning developer bringing new homes to Seaton this Spring 99 new homes to launch in the west Cumbrian village of Seaton in the coming months Work will start just weeks after Genesis Homes commences on its 90-home development in Carlisle Just weeks after a 90-home development in Carlisle was given the go-ahead, an established Cumbrian […]

Discussing Keir Starmer’s “AI Opportunities Action Plan”

  In a highly anticipated discussion on BBC Radio 5 Live, renowned AI expert and industry thought leader Alina Timofeeva shared her insights on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s bold vision for the future of artificial intelligence through the newly proposed “AI Opportunities Action Plan.” Timofeeva, a high-profile senior advisor in AI and a celebrated […]

How Portugal has Simplified Planning

The Simplex Program Can Revolutionize Housing Development in Portugal Portugal’s housing market has witnessed a remarkable surge in new construction permits, reaching levels not seen since 2008.  By October, 28,004 housing units were approved, reflecting a 0.7% increase compared to the previous year. This resurgence is closely tied to the Simplex Licensing Program, a government […]