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The winter has landed. Storm Arwen slammed into the UK on Saturday, wreaking havoc with gusts of nearly 100 mph and heavy snow, leaving tens of thousands of homes without power. Strong winds blew down trees, killing three persons and causing damage to buildings and disrupting transportation. How does snowfall affect construction? Buildingspecifier.com editor Joe […]
CTEK welcomes ruling on mandatory EV chargers for new builds in England CTEK, the leading global brand in vehicle charging solutions, has welcomed the recent Government announcement that new homes and buildings in England, and commercial buildings undergoing major renovation, will be required by law to install electric vehicle (EV) charging points from next year. […]
Northern Leaders respond to the Integrated Rail Plan, a unanimous Response from Northern Leaders to Integrated Rail Plan ‘Wrong solution for the whole of the North which does not deliver long-term transformation’ Call to Secretary of State to explore ‘funding options’ for Northern Powerhouse Rail Report to be commissioned on impact of IRP on economic […]
Britain is on a green mission, so why are new homes not being built to achieve top energy efficiency ratings? We asked the 10 largest housebuilders Government is pushing for the UK to have more energy efficient properties New builds play a big role as it is expensive to retrofit an existing house We asked […]
Construction shortages threaten housebuilding target, industry warns Government housebuilding plans risk being derailed by chronic shortages of skills and labour, a senior construction industry expert has warned. Ryan Gilluley, managing director of cost and claim consultants GCM Ltd, said several projects have already been hampered by supply chain disruption, leading to delays and increased […]
ONS: CONSTRUCTION SECTOR R&D SPENDING SURGES NEARLY 30% TO ALL-TIME HIGH Annual R&D spending in the construction sector has exploded 30% in 12 months to an all-time high, according to ONS data released on Friday1. R&D spending across construction industry businesses in the UK rose 27.9% to £586m in 2020 having grown 4,086% in a decade, […]
Kentec Sigma ZXT extinguishing range available to purchase following BETA testing Kentec Electronics, a leading manufacturer of life-critical control systems, has released its Sigma ZXT single-area extinguishing control panel for general purchase following full BETA field testing in the UK, Europe and South Africa demonstrating optimum installer and end user satisfaction levels. New functionality, […]
The highly flexible, functional, and sustainable downlight range – now available in three different sizes The Cetus downlight range offers a solution that fits. Universally designed and easy to install or tailor to individual needs, it is the perfect option for both new installations and refurbishment projects. Thorn Lighting is pleased to introduce the new […]
As the focus on climate change continues to grow so does the need for net zero buildings and improving our carbon footprint. GEZE’s ECdrive T2 automatic sliding doors with a thermally broken profile system – the GCprofile Therm – offer a solution. The GCprofile Therm accommodates up to 32 mm glass thickness in […]
Underground freight system tabled as alternative to controversial Port of Liverpool access road Pioneering underground freight transport technology could provide a zero emissions alternative to the controversial Port of Liverpool access road, according to backers of the system. Campaign group Save Rimrose Valley claims the solution offers a sustainable alternative to National Highways’ A5036 […]
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