Entries by Lyn

THE UK’S ELECTRIC GRID – CAN IT REALLY COPE WITH NETZERO?

Rinnai’s Chris Goggin explores how wider electrification of the UK domestic & commercial energy mix could influence decarbonisation efforts and customer choices of heating and hot water appliances. Will Britain’s national electrical grid hold the capability of handling extra demand? As part of the recent “Powering Up Britain” Govt document, wider electrification was specified as […]

FORBO’S PORTFOLIO COMBINES QUALITY WITH AFFORDABILITY

Alumno, a specialist student accommodation developer, conceived and delivered a sophisticated and welcoming space for Element Bermondsey, a new student accommodation overlooking Bermondsey Spa Gardens. To do this, Forbo Flooring Systems’ Sarlon and Safestep floor coverings were specified, for their technical and aesthetic qualities.   Operated by CRM Students, the UK’s leading independent student accommodation […]

Reducing carbon emissions with ECOMOD heat pumps

Ysgol Tir Morfa Community School in Rhyl, North Wales, is an additional learning needs school for boys and girls aged from 3 to 18. The school is split across three areas, with the newest part now being heated by two Ideal Heating 32kW ECOMOD monobloc air source commercial heat pumps. Becoming carbon neutral In 2019, […]

IS MARS THE NEW FRONTIER FOR CONSTRUCTION

Construction on Mars: Pioneering human expansion and exploration Construction on Mars presents a new frontier for human exploration and colonization beyond Earth. As scientists and space agencies envision a future where humans establish a sustainable presence on the red planet, the challenges and opportunities of construction in this extraterrestrial environment come into focus. From creating […]

Cambridge Science Park

When architects Scott Brownrigg were given a brief to create a new gateway to Cambridge Science Park they knew the building had to be impressive to attract the desired high tech and Research and Development companies.   The design features a colonnade sweeping across the front of the building echoing the curve of the spine […]

Strand Hardware Gets Top Marks for Service

Customer service is what sets Strand Hardware apart from its competitors – for 32 years it has gone above and beyond for its clients, providing technical advice and expertise with fast and efficient service. It continues to set the bar ever higher by measuring its performance against rigorous targets to ‘add value’ to the sale […]

West Fraser provides vital support for Cowie community groups

Wood panel manufacturer, West Fraser (trading as Norbord), has donated much-needed funds to two local community groups; the Cowie Rural Action Group (CRAG) and the Cowie United Football Club’s girls’ team,   The donation of £2,500 was provided to CRAG, a group which runs annual community events for all residents in Cowie to enjoy.  The […]

Altro Tegulis creates colourful, homely feel for Sanctuary Housing

Altro Tegulis tile-effect wall panels have added a splash of colour with a luxury feel in Sanctuary Housing’s latest affordable development. Sanctuary Housing, a large housing association based in Worcester, wanted to explore wall cladding rather than tiles for the kitchens and bathrooms in their latest affordable housing complex of 16 flats. This need was […]