Entries by Lyn

Transforming the installation of underfloor heating

First-of-its-kind jointless underfloor heating cable set to transform installation process   What: ThermoSphere’s Membrane Heating Cable is the first and only underfloor heating cable that uses TwistedTwin construction and in-line hot-to-cold technology. Who: ThermoSphere, a leading British-based electrical heating manufacturer, has been using its technical expertise to drive innovation for over 25 years. Why: Many […]

Second Staircase Fears Halts Construction Project

Image:Havering Council/Wates Construction work on a residential scheme in east London has been halted mid-build because of fears it won’t meet new second-staircase regulations Flanagan Lawrence is delivering a Conran and Partners’ scheme for 380 new homes in Waterloo and Queen Street site in Romford, under a design and build contract for developer Wates Residential. […]

Gove threatens councils’ planning powers

Housing secretary Michael Gove has written to nine councils warning them that they will be stripped of their planning approval powers if improvements are not made. In letters to nine local authorities and the Peak District National Park Authority Mr Gove told the councils they were at risk of designation under S62A Town and Country […]

BCF – Major Launch of Online Training Offer

BCF takes the Coatings Training Institute global with major relaunch   The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has invested in a major relaunch of its online training offer, the Coatings Training Institute (CTI), aiming to bring its technical training to many new markets around the world. The content of all 57 training modules across four academic […]

Silica Dust Kills 500 Construction Workers a Year

Life-threatening lung disease caused by silica dust claims the lives of more than 500 construction workers each year. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is planning targeted site visits across the UK this summer, supported their HSE’s “Dust Kills” campaign, to focus on respiratory risks from exposure to dust. Inspectors will check control measures in place to protect […]

Planning application for a striking new pedestrian and cycle bridge

A planning application for a striking new pedestrian and cycle bridge at Royal Victoria Dock has been submitted, which will vastly improve public access across the docks, while also linking the new Silvertown development with Custom House Elizabeth Line station. The plans, submitted by The Silvertown Partnership, are part of a longstanding ambition associated with […]

JB Kind launches innovative new PAS 24 compliant door leaf

Fully compliant door leaf is the foundation of new fire resistant PAS 24 security entrance doorsets Derbyshire-based door distributor JB Kind is launching its new PAS 24 door leaf to doorset manufacturers, and its PAS 24 fire resistant security doorsets service to developers, architects and specifiers, after investing in an innovative new door core which […]

From Waste To Wow – TRILUX

From Waste to Wow: TRILUX and Skanska’s circular lighting project saves 17 tonnes of CO2e and creates an inspiring workplace UK, May 2023 – Skanska, a leading construction and development company committed to reducing carbon emissions, partnered with TRILUX to provide a sustainable and inspiring workplace for its UK head office. The project aimed to […]