Entries by Lyn

Exploring the depths: The implications of humans living under the sea

The practicality and feasibility of humans living under the sea are still subjects of exploration and debate. The technical challenges, costs, and potential environmental impacts pose significant hurdles. However, considering the vastness and importance of the world’s oceans, underwater habitation holds the potential for exciting scientific discoveries, environmental conservation, and technological advancements that can benefit […]

Solicitors Shy Away from High Rise Conveyance

The Building Safety Act 2022 is meant to showcase the government’s commitment to reforming the building safety system. However, brokers have stated that due to stringent building regulations on cladding, a number of solicitors and conveyancers are refusing to work on cases where the building is above five storeys, or 11 metres, high. Beth Rudolf  […]

RECYCLING SAND

A FAMILY-RUN Teesside firm is experiencing increased demand for its recycled sand as more companies recognise the environmental toll that extraction is having on the planet. Scott Bros recently invested £6m in one of the country’s largest ‘urban quarries’ that converts construction and excavation waste into high-quality builder’s and sharp sand together with five grades […]

Grey or Green Hydrogen

Protium explores green hydrogen production in a case study of the Protium Project Pioneer 1, exploring carbon storage and net zero possibilities in energy Hydrogen is widely seen as a critical component of a net zero future and has a key role to play in decarbonising sectors such as heavy transport and industrial processes. It […]

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 […]