Entries by Lyn

Construction industry updates from SFS’s podcasts

SFS UK, the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of carbon and stainless-steel fastening solutions for roofing, cladding and façade systems, has been offering support and advice to specifiers within the construction industry for more than 120 years. Today, this support includes a series of informative podcasts.   There is a series of three podcasts focusing […]

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Single-Sex Toilet Regulations

The government has announcedit is acting to bring forward changes to regulations that will mean all new non-domestic public and private buildings will be required to provide separate single-sex toilets for women and men and/or a self-contained, private toilet as a minimum. The change comes amid dignity and privacy concerns from women and elderly people […]

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Testing Public Attitudes to Radioactive Waste

Ministers are looking to test public attitudes to radioactive waste management, including potentially building facilities near where people live. The Scottish Government has budgeted up to £30,000 to commission a survey of public opinion, documents published online show. Questions will cover topics such as trust in the government and the nuclear industry, as well as […]

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RINNAI – BIOMASS STRATEGY A POSITIVE STEP

RINNAI – BIOMASS STRATEGY A POSITIVE STEP TOWARDS A JUST TRANSITION FOR OFF-GRID SITES   Rinnai has welcomed the UK Govt’s policy paper “Biomass Strategy 2023.” that outlines the growing importance of biomass fuels as well as a future expansion which will see production levels rise. Biomass energy is comprised of materials of biological origin such […]

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ULEZ expansion will hurt trades the most

On 29 August 2023, the ULEZ charge of £12.50 will be expanded to Greater London and for construction, it couldn’t come at a worse time.    Richard Beresford, chief executive of the National Federation of Builders (NFB), said: “Construction inflation is higher than the national average and the rising cost of living is biting workers […]

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UK’s number one lintel distributor puts customers first with £5m investment programme

Civils & Lintels, the UK’s largest steel lintel distributor, is making life easier for housebuilders across the country by opening four regional distribution hubs. Civils & Lintels has committed more than £5 million to create four regional lintel distribution hubs – including new yards in Nottinghamshire and the South East. This fresh investment increases capacity […]

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Stormont collapse threatens local construction sector

Companies across Tyrone that are connected with the construction trade are now feeling the full financial ramifications of Stormont’s ongoing collapse. Reported at the weekend, a recent survey by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) suggested that many building contractors – as well as other businesses in the construction industry’s orbit – saw their […]

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A2 VERSAPANEL® MEETS ACOUSTIC BRIEF FOR WORCESTER REGENERATION SCHEME

The acoustic and reaction to fire properties of A2 Versapanel® were key considerations in the specification of Euroform’s sheathing board for new apartments under construction as part of the largest regeneration scheme in the history of Worcester. The £150 million, mixed use Sherriff’s Gate development got underway in July 2022.  It is to include 468 […]

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Palace secures acquisition of former Norcros Adhesives brands

Palace Chemicals has cemented its market-leading position in the tiling sector by acquiring several brands formerly owned by Norcros Adhesives. The move follows the collapse of Stoke-on-Trent based Norcros Adhesives earlier this year with the loss of 70 jobs. As part of the acquisition deal, Palace has taken on a number of Norcros Adhesives’ popular […]

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