Entries by Lyn

Switching to Low Carbon Concrete

Laing O’Rourke has announced it is mandating the switch to low carbon concrete on all of its new UK projects. The exclusive use of low carbon concrete aims to accelerate the company’s progress towards its net zero targets. The change will be introduced with immediate effect and applies to all new projects that begin main […]

Homes by Carlton Continues North East Expansion

Housebuilder acquires land to continue North East expansion   North East housebuilder Homes by Carlton is pushing ahead with its expansion strategy as the company acquires land to develop and complete its single largest site. The award-winning County Durham developer, which has successfully delivered 50 homes on phase one of its Middleton Waters site in […]

£150m mRNA manufacturing hub

UK construction company appointed to deliver £150m mRNA manufacturing hub A UK construction company that was recently ranked amongst Europe’s fastest growing businesses, has announced that it has been appointed by Harwell Campus, to build a new £150m mRNA manufacturing hub in Oxfordshire. Glencar will begin construction of the Moderna Innovation and Technology Centre (MITC) […]

“Another government green flop”

“Another government green flop” as boiler replacement scheme fails to hit target Full year figures for the Government’s much-publicised Boiler Upgrade Scheme show it has failed to meet the target of boilers replaced by taxpayer-subsidised heat pumps. The scheme had a budget of £150 million to fund 30,000 heat pump installations. At the end of […]

TRILUX Lighting Elevates the Shopping Experience

TRILUX Elevates the Shopping Experience with Cutting-Edge Lighting Solutions for Leading British Retailer   TRILUX’s new lighting concept for Marks and Spencer food halls was designed to create a “bigger, better, fresher” shopping experience and bring the market feel to life. The black finish of the custom designed luminaire blends into the ceiling, allowing the […]

Stainless steel water heater, a durable and long lasting solution

New Dorchester DR-SG stainless steel water heater from Hamworthy Heating provides a durable and long lasting solution Hamworthy Heating, a trusted British manufacturer and supplier of commercial heating and hot water products, is pleased to announce the introduction of its new Dorchester DR-SG range of stainless steel condensing water heaters with enhanced durability and large […]

Natural light and uninterrupted views with latest addition to popular Fortitude range

F.H. Brundle, a long-standing supplier of fencing and railing, alongside an extensive array of other products, has expanded one of its most successful ranges. The Fortitude railing system has already found success for its stylish looks, flexibility, and user-friendly installation. Fortitude Contemplation, the latest addition to the range, offers a stylish and contemporary glass balustrade […]

PRACTICAL, ECONOMIC AND TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS USING ALL ENERGY AND POWER OPTIONS WILL LEAD TO DECARBONISATION

      Rinnai’s Chris Goggin reviews the Government’s ‘Powering Up Britain’ document & strategy which aims for NetZero by 2050. “Powering Up Britain” is the Government’s own manifesto for a national strategy to achieve cheaper and more secure fuel supplies, decarbonisation and the goal of NetZero by 2050.  ‘Powering Up Britain’ sets out the […]

Calls for Renewed Focus on Heat Pump Costs

Academics urge caution over prospects for heat pump cost reductions – government needs to act to make low carbon heat affordable   Research published today finds that in the last 10 years there has been little or no reduction in the average cost of a heat pump installed in the UK. With heat pumps being […]