Entries by Lyn

The transformation of Smithfield Birmingham

Designs for a landmark scheme that will regenerate Smithfield Birmingham have been submitted to the City Council, following an extensive consultation on the proposals. The site played a central role in the hugely successful Commonwealth Games last summer, during which it hosted several games venues as well as the Smithfield Festival. Now this 17-hectare development in […]

NEW FIRE SAFETY REGULATIONS WELCOMED

Leading electrotechnical and engineering services body ECA and the Fire & Security Association (FSA) have welcomed the new Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, which came into effect this week. ECA Technical Director Mike Smith said: “Although it has taken some time since the tragic fire at Grenfell in 2017 to introduce new legislation and guidance […]

Kingspan unveils new QuadCore Lower Embodied Carbon range

Kingspan unveils new QuadCore Lower Embodied Carbon range – QuadCore LEC   QuadCore LEC has been developed specifically to help reduce the carbon footprint of the buildings it is used on. Using comparative Lifecycle Assessment Data (LCA) data to the EN15804-A2 standard, this breakthrough in insulated panel technology demonstrates a 41% reduction* in embodied carbon […]

GEZE UK publishes latest Product Guide

Architects, architectural ironmongers and specifiers will be able to choose the right product for the job thanks to the updated Product Guide and Price List from GEZE UK.   The detailed, illustrated guide is divided into five product sections – overhead door closers; floor mounted door closers; fittings for toughened glass doors; sliding door systems; […]

RINNAI: UK ENERGY FOR THE FUTURE

A GUIDE TOWARDS NET ZERO AND LOWER CARBON EMMISSIONS – UK ENERGY FOR THE FUTURE       Rinnai’s Chris Goggin lists a brief guide to national & local power variables that do, and might, in the future, supply the UK end-user and consumer. He looks at what is currently on offer and how that […]

DHF launches best practice guide ‘Master Key System Data Protection’

DHF launches best practice guide to CEN/TS 17814:2022, ‘Master Key System Data Protection’ Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) has announced the launch of a new eight-page publication: Master Key System Data Protection’, a Best Practice Guide to CEN/TS 17814:2022.  The new technical specification relates to mechanical key systems only; requirements relating to the security of […]

UK Risks Losing Green Energy Projects to the US

By Nicholas Earl   The UK and European Union (EU) are at risk of losing green energy projects to the US – if they fail to match its new investment environment, warned two fast growing energy companies.   James Basden, founder and director of clean energy storage specialist, Zenobe Energy (Zenobe), said that his company […]

RINNAI’S H3 (Hydrogen / Hybrids / Heat Pumps) RENEWABLE OPTIONS NOW AVAILABLE

Rinnai’s H3 range includes all mainstream varieties of renewable energy alternative options including, LOW-GWP heat pumps (4kw – 110kw) Hydrogen Blends 20% ready and BioLPG ready water heaters and boilers and market leading solar thermal. All options focus on creating decarbonisation pathways that are technically, practically and economically feasible based upon real life requirements. The […]

West Fraser – perfect for your 2023 panel projects

As the expert in innovative engineered wood panels for the UK construction and housebuilding market, we support our customer in lots of ways. Our popular downloadable checklist for housebuilders and interactive product guide proved invaluable in 2022; they are simple tools which ensure you are choosing the best panel product for your project.   You can […]

STONEMASONRY SKILLS SURVEY

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has today (Wednesday 18 January) launched a survey of stonemasonry in Scotland to better understand the current status of the sector.  The survey seeks to gather information on the number of stonemasons there are in Scotland, where the business that employ stonemasons are based, and the need for stonemasonry skills across […]