Entries by Lyn

ONS: 7TH CONSECUTIVE MONTH OF GROWTH FOR CONSTRUCTION

Monthly construction output increased by 1.5% in volume terms in May 2022. This is the seventh consecutive monthly growth following the upwardly revised increase (0.7 percentage points) to 0.3% in April 2022. May 2022 is a record high in terms of monthly levels (£15,053 million), since records began in January 2010.   Main points Monthly […]

Gilberts “ticks the boxes” in more ways than one…

Two into one does go with advancements to Gilberts’ natural ventilation accessories in line with changes to Building Regulations and guidance. Its latest Series VN-S unit not only addresses noise attenuation into the internal space but is also fully non-combustible. The Series VN-S range of acoustic silencers for natural ventilation provide sound reduction with a […]

COST OF LIVING SQUEEZE – RINNAI OFFERS FREE AUDIT

RINNAI OFFERS FREE AUDIT of HOT WATER SYSTEM ENERGY COSTS ON ALL SITES WHICH CAN LEAD TO FUEL SAVINGS OF UP TO 30%   Rinnai is offering FREE audits of total energy costs related to hot water systems on all sites. The audits are specifically aimed at maximising hot water delivery efficiencies thus making significant […]

DEANESTOR WINS SECOND MODA BUILD-TO-RENT FITOUT PROJECT

DEANESTOR WINS SECOND MODA BUILD-TO-RENT FITOUT PROJECT – A £4M CONTRACT FOR MIDGARD   Deanestor, one of the UK’s leading furniture and fitout specialists, has been awarded a £4m fitout contract for main contractor Midgard for a £260m build-to-rent community in Hove, East Sussex. This is Deanestor’s second project for a Moda Living neighbourhood. Designed […]

Ministerial Contrasts

Greg Clark has phone call with HBF in first days, contrasting with Gove’s refusal to speak with body at all A REPORT FROM HOUSING TODAY The new housing secretary and housing minister have acted to re-establish communication between the government and the principal housebuilding industry trade body as one of their first acts in their […]

Largest concrete pour to date

Largest concrete pour to date signals progress milestone for Edinburgh Trams to Newhaven The largest concrete pour to date has taken place on the continuation of the Edinburgh Trams York Place to Newhaven project as the main contractors, joint venture Sacyr Farrans Neopul (SFN), remain on schedule for the line to be in operation in […]

World first 100% Hydrogen combustion technology

RINNAI announces world first 100% Hydrogen combustion technology for continuous flow water heater   Rinnai committed significant resources into this new appliance technology and created a supremely efficient-functioning continuous flow hot water system fuelled by 100% hydrogen. In November last year the company announced the release of its “Rinnai Innovation Manifesto 2050”, describing its commitment […]

KNAUF ANNOUNCES NEW FACTORY PLANS

Knauf has reached an agreement with Gypfor for the purchase of a new plasterboard manufacturing plant in Newport, South Wales. This multi-million pound investment will increase the UK production volume of Knauf’s range of gypsum-based building materials by 20% when fully onstream in Q1 2023. It is an emphatic demonstration of the Group’s commitment to […]