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HG Construction has been appointed as the main contractor on an exclusive new trackside scheme called Escapade Silverstone. The scheme for Escapade will transform the trackside at the Silverstone racetrack with 60 new homes and a clubhouse designed by Twelve Architects. The Escapade residences, which are available to purchase as an owner or stay in […]
A bridge over the River Wye in Builth Wells. Picture by Mick Pleszkan. One of Powys’ leading architects has warned that hundreds of new affordable and social homes in the county are at risk due to planning applications coming to a virtual standstill. Hughes Architects claim measures to reduce high phosphate levels in some of […]
Despite dire predictions that mortality rates from overheating are expected to rise*, the Government has only just recognised the need to regulate in this area. Overheating, Approved Document O, is being introduced to the Building Regulations which will come into effect on the 15th June 2022 for new residential buildings in England. Managing Director at […]
The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has given its wholehearted support to a hard-hitting government commissioned report calling for buildings to be made more infection resilient through the imposition of higher ventilation standards. The report, which was requested by the government’s chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance, urged the UK to “seize the post-pandemic opportunity […]
As anyone who has stepped into a school washroom knows, students can leave quite the mess—leaving paper towels on the floors and standing water pooled on the counter. At Excel Dryer UK, we have worked hard to combat unsanitary conditions like these by providing touchless, high-speed and hygienic hand dryers to all types of facilities. […]
GEZE’s TS 5000 ECline overhead door closer with guide rail combines accessibility and convenience in one innovative all-round closer. GEZE, a leading manufacturer of door and window control systems has called the product the TS 5000 ECline, pronounced EASYLINE, to highlight the ease of opening the closer offers. Providing barrier-free, easy to open doors […]
Natural and hybrid ventilation solutions manufacturer Passivent has launched a brand-new website. With almost 40 years’ experience, Passivent provides a comprehensive range of sustainable and energy efficient ventilation systems to help improve air quality, boost natural daylight and remove moisture. Working with specifiers on a range of projects across the education, general commercial, healthcare […]
image Oxford Economics Global Construction costs to remain high in 2023 Key points: The global rebound in construction activity is set to continue over the coming years, supported by a wave of publicly funded infrastructure projects. This investment is coming at a time when global supply chain disruptions are hampering the delivery of construction […]
Construction industry set to experience recruitment pinch points as UK demand rises New figures from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) forecast a big rise in the demand for construction workers over the next five years. The industry is set to experience recruitment pinch points, as extra 266,000 workers will be required to meet […]
New smart innovation makes project faster, safer, and cheaper After more than 60 years in operation, Portland, Maine’s Veranda Street Bridge on I-295 was due for a replacement. The bridge, one of the most heavily traveled in the state carrying around 55,000 vehicles per day, was deemed structurally deficient upon inspection in 2017. Furthermore, the […]
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