Entries by Lyn

OPT Services Revolutionises Fibre Cable Capping with Eco-Friendly Innovation

UK-based OPT Services has unveiled SlimLine™ Capping, a groundbreaking fibre cable protection solution that promises to deliver significant environmental and installation advantages to the fibre optic industry. This launch marks the first significant innovation in fibre cable capping in four decades, offering full compatibility with existing Capping 25 products.       “We’re not just […]

WALL CAVITY BARRIER (RED EDITION) MEETS MASONRY CONSTRUCTION CHALLENGE

In medium to high rise buildings where the external façade is masonry, brickwork may need structural support, typically steel support shelves, but this is often located where a cavity barrier should be positioned.  Installing wall cavity barriers together with masonry support shelves without a detrimental effect on the building’s fire safety can be a challenge.  […]

CONNECTING COMMUNITIES WITH LIGHT

  CONNECTING COMMUNITIES WITH LIGHT: TRILUX ENHANCES URBAN SPACES AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS As the heart of North Kensington evolves, the Westway Community Street project emerges as a beacon of community enhancement complemented by TRILUX lighting. Situated beneath the Westway elevated carriageway, this vibrant area spans from Acklam Road to Stable Way, encompassing significant sites like […]

From Disused Garage Plot to Affordable Homes

Work to turn a council-owned disused garage plot in Bristol into affordable housing thanks to the innovative Gap House concept has reached its final stage of construction.   The first factory-made panels, which will be used to create the external walls of the homes, have been lifted onto site and are now being installed in […]

Origami Protection for Materials Packaging

VTT launches new origami packaging technology to create sustainable lightweight, durable, and eye-catching alternatives to conventional protective packing materials   VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, in collaboration with Aalto University and Finnish industrial partners, has developed a new technology for shaping cardboard in a unique continuous process to create reel-to-reel origami-inspired structures for fibre-based […]

GTEC launches funded heat network training

Heat Networks are set to play an important role in the UK’s transition to Net Zero, with plans to increase their share of the heat market from under 3% today to 20% by 2050. To help installers, facilities managers (FMs), specifiers and others in building services and related sectors, understand and take advantage of this […]

Gleeds pays tribute to Ross Savage

The senior team at Gleeds would like to express its deep sadness at the death of their colleague and former Partner, Ross Savage, who passed away peacefully on 4th November 2024 at the age of 72.   Ross spent more than 40 years with Gleeds, joining the consultancy from Kent County Council in 1979. He rose quickly through the ranks, becoming […]

Unique is Santa’s little helper

  With the festive season rapidly approaching, the team at Unique Window Systems has entered into the true spirit of Christmas.   Staff from across the business have lent their support to Operation Christmas Child – a charity campaign which aims to ensure children disadvantaged by circumstances outside of their control, such as conflict and […]

Reviving Britain’s High Streets

Photo Credit: Lichfields High Street Auctions’ Initiative Launches to Revive Britain’s Town Centres   Today, the UK Government rolls out its highly anticipated ‘High Street Auctions’ scheme, a flagship measure of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023. This initiative grants local authorities the power to take control of long-vacant high street properties, marking a […]

JAMES HARDIE APPOINTS NEW CHANNEL SALES MANAGER

  James Hardie, a world leader in the manufacture of high-performance fibre cement and fibre gypsum building solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Gabriela Carp as their new Channel Sales Manager for the Midlands.  This strategic move reinforces James Hardie’s commitment to optimising channel performance, and strengthening their presence in the region.   […]