Entries by Lyn

UK POLICY TO DIVERSIFY BASELOAD & DISPATCHABLE ENERGY OPTIONS

        Chris Goggin examines the recently published UK “Energy Security Strategy” and what this means for customers of domestic fuel and related products. Specific focus of this article will be applied towards how diversifying alternative power avenues will satisfy national demand and how this process affects how the UK secures its sources […]

MERGER CONCERN – CMA

Chemical admixtures are an essential input for products like concrete and cement used in the construction industry. These specialty chemicals are commonly used to improve the strength of concrete or to control its setting time, to allow wet concrete to be transported over longer distances or held on-site for longer periods. Chemical admixtures, which have […]

CHANGE OR BE CHANGED – THE LOOMING THREAT OF REGULATION

BCS LAUNCHES LATEST INTERNATIONAL SURVEY REPORT   According to the findings of the latest BCS Summer Report 2022*, there is a firm commitment amongst respondents to move towards a renewable-sourced future. However, there are also strong concerns that regulation could be placed on the industry to push initiatives for the greater use of renewable sources […]

The Social History of our Over Heated Homes

Last week UK temperatures climbed above 40C for the first time. Hundreds of fires broke out amid the record temperatures and major fire incidents were declared in London, Norfolk, Suffolk, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and South Yorkshire amid the tinder-dry conditions. London Fire Brigade (LFB) had its busiest day since the Second World War as record temperatures […]

redressing the balance through construction innovation

      Article by Clive Feeney, Interim Group Director at LHC Group   Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) is increasingly recognised as a key solution to solving the UK’s housing crisis. In recent years it has carved a place in government policy, with Homes England placing it at the forefront of future housing development. […]

Tim Takes on AliMet Technical Sales Role

Tim Moore has joined AliMet Fabrications as Technical Sales Consultant to help establish new business partnerships and support the delivery of quality products and services. Tim, from Leicestershire, has a wealth of experience in the door and window industry and should prove a huge asset to AliMet’s client base. He began his career as an […]

Are we Overheating Construction

As temperatures in England and Wales soar this week, many office buildings will become unusable says real estate sustainability expert Chris Bennett of consultancy Evora Global – it should act as a powerful warning for real estate investors he says. Bennett, who is co-founder and managing director of the sustainability services company says: “The climate […]

Manchester’s Growing Skyline

Manchester’s skyline 37% higher in just a decade, more than any other UK city… Manchester’s skyline is growing at a faster rate than any other city London is home to nine of the top 10 tallest buildings in the UK Glasgow has grown at the slowest pace over the past decade in terms of high-rise […]

CONTRACTORS TO SIGN CLADDING PLEDGES WITHIN FOUR WEEKS

New housing secretary Greg Clark has sent out formal contracts to finalise pledges by major housebuilders to help remediate and fund work to solve the UK’s cladding crisis. Clark said that contracts had gone out to major housebuilders with a deadline to sign them in four weeks. It follows major reforms to building safety laws […]