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Chris Goggin of Rinnai looks at Government policy on low carbon heating and hot water provision which is defined by international pricing, supply chains and political polarisation leading to a rare level of market confusion. This has led to UK customer confusion over which appliance and what fuel should be sourced for heating and […]
Sound design: revealing the unheard dimension of architecture Amidst the grand construction symphony, there exists an often overlooked but profoundly influential element: sound. In this article buildingspecifier editor Joe Bradbury delves into the captivating world of architectural acoustics, unveiling the intricate dance between design, materials, and soundwaves. From the resounding corridors of concert halls to […]
UK scraps EU water pollution rules to build 100,000 homes The government has unveiled plans to eliminate EU-era regulations related to nutrient neutrality, paving the way for the construction of over 100,000 homes in England by 2030 The government has today revealed its intention to make adjustments to existing EU regulations concerning nutrient neutrality. This […]
James Gooder, SFS’s Business Unit Manager Fall Protection Despite the huge progress which has been made in health and safety standards and practice across the UK construction industry over recent decades, falls from height continue to pose the biggest risk in terms of injury or worse. According to HSE figures, […]
Many of the UK’s national and regional housebuilders are opting to specify Keylite Roof Windows (Keylite) as their preferred supplier, due to the market-leading and innovative product solutions that come as standard. With several changes made to Building Regulations in England and Wales last year, including additions to ‘Approved Document L: Conservation of fuel […]
One of the UK’s biggest manufacturers of timber frame homes, with factories in England and Wales, is making full use of the performance and economic benefits to West Fraser’s SterlingOSB Zero boards, in different thicknesses for a range of applications. Taylor Lane Timber Frame was established in 1982 and has four factories across three […]
Rinnai’s regular focus groups based in London have called for greater clarity from UK policymakers in terms of both appliances and chosen fuels for domestic and commercial installations of heating and hot water systems. The Rinnai London group have questioned the lack of details to make future decarbonisation plans a reality and look […]
Nuaire, part of the Genuit group, has expanded its market-leading Xboxer heat recovery range with the addition of the UNI-X unit, which has now been rebranded to Xboxer Universal. Originally launched in 2017 as a ventilation solution for student accommodation, the UNI-X has been a favourite amongst Nuaire’s customers, even becoming an Innovation of the […]
Barmouth’s historic viaduct will close for up to 13 weeks this autumn for restoration Metal sections on the Grade II* listed structure will be reconstructed or repaired and railway tracks renewed tracks near to Barmouth Toll House, on the northern edge of the viaduct. Work began on the iconic structure back in 2020 in order […]
UK construction companies are going bankrupt at the highest rate in a decade as inflation, a drop in housebuilding and delays to major government infrastructure projects bite. Data released from the government’s Insolvency Service, analysed by the Financial Times, shows that 4,280 operators entered insolvency in the year to June, a 16.5 per cent jump […]
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