Entries by Lyn

Training Offers Gateway to Turnstile Standard

images courtesy of Record UK The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) is launching a new training course as a ‘gateway’ to a new standard that regulates power operated pedestrian entrance control equipment such as powered turnstiles, swing lanes and retractable lanes.   The introduction of BS/I.S. EN 17352:2022* is the first standard for this product group. […]

UN General Secretary backs cement and concrete leaders

UN General Secretary backs cement and concrete leaders in united rallying call for action on net zero. He says the industry is “fundamental to building a better world.” Call for “sustained and immediate” action on net zero comes as 200 cement and concrete industry leaders gather for major international conference in Zurich. Cement and Concrete […]

Pave the way to £250 prize with quick survey

Pave the way to £250 prize with quick survey   Share your opinions on landscaping brands and paving products – with a chance for you to win £250 in John Lewis vouchers.   The survey will take around 10 minutes to complete, and your personal data will be respected in line with all GDPR requirements. […]

Updated Thermal Insulation Guides Provide More Clarity

The Thermal Insulation Contractors Association (TICA) has welcomed the long-awaited publication of BS 5422:2023 which updates the standards for thermal insulating materials for pipes, tanks, vessels, ductwork and equipment operating between -40ºc and +700ºc. It says the revision by the British Standards Institute (BSI) brings much needed clarity regarding the minimum reaction to fire standards […]

£1000 GIVEAWAY PRIZE OF LOW CARBON REDUCING TECHNOLOGY

RINNAI AT INSTALLER SHOW – £1000 GIVEAWAY PRIZE OF LOW CARBON REDUCING TECHNOLOGY All visitors to the Rinnai stall at the Installer Show (27 – 29 June, NEC, Birmingham) have a chance of winning £1000 of low carbon technology including water heaters, heat pumps, solar thermal, boilers in gas and electric models and a selection […]

DISTRICT HEAT: A GAME CHANGER

Delivery manager for Heat Networks Investment Project says planned introduction of new government powers to prioritise district heat in certain areas of England will be a “game changer” Construction on the first batch of heat network zones that would prioritise the use of district heating across specific parts of England could begin by 2025. Experts […]

PLANNING: A Game of Roulette

Is Brexit to blame for planning applications falling sharply? Industry experts react 2023, UK newswire, Newspage, asked property experts why they believe this is the case. Matt Baldock, Director at Charles David Casson: “We are finding that for the first time in many years it is actually cheaper to move than to extend. Moving costs, mainly Stamp […]

England’s Planning System – Inadequate

The current system lacks explicit goals for net zero targets and nature restoration, hindering progress, according to a report. Campaigners are sounding the alarm over the inadequacy of England’s planning system in tackling the climate crisis. A report by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has highlighted significant flaws within the system that hinder […]

REHAU Ushers in Shroud Revolution with Clip-Flex

Polymer pipework manufacturer REHAU has unveiled Clip-Flex, a next-generation district heating shroud designed to offer unrivalled flexibility to installers and contractors. The shroud was officially unveiled at REHAU’s recent district heating workshop in central London, where delegates were able to gain a hands-on look at the new technology. Steve Richmond, Head of Marketing & Technical […]