Entries by Lyn

The lateral performance of modular buildings

  The global demand for multi-storey steel-framed modular buildings is rapidly increasing, driving the development of post-tensioned inter-module connections that enhance factory prefabrication and minimize site work for rapid construction. However, the lateral performance of modular buildings with these connections has been inadequately assessed due to the lack of 2D models capable of simulating key […]

Building Construction Skills in the North

  Since joining FMB I have visited Craven, York, Doncaster and Hartlepool colleges and Leeds College of building. There is much to be optimistic about, talking to young learners at the start of their construction careers (just like I am!) and seeing the influx of talent to industry from Further Education. Construction skills are in […]

2,000 New Homes in Major East London Regeneration Scheme

Planning Approved for Nearly 2,000 New Homes in Major East London Regeneration Scheme   Green light given to transform Teviot Estate in Poplar with new housing, open spaces and community facilities   Plans to deliver nearly 2,000 new homes as part of one of East London’s largest estate regeneration schemes have been approved by Tower […]

Electric Furnace Construction Secures 5,000 Jobs

5,000 jobs secured as construction starts on Port Talbot green steel project   Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds and Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens join Tata Group Chairman to break ground on construction of electric arc furnace that will secure thousands of jobs. Latest good news shows how UK’s modern Industrial Strategy is backing Welsh industry, following […]

BSR: Regulation without Safety Compromise

    The Building Safety Regulator’s near-impossible balancing act Originally implemented to tackle safety concerns in light of the devastating Grenfell fire, the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has now been accused of hamstringing developments in the capital. Delays in the system are currently “undermining investor confidence” in the sector, “holding back the delivery of new […]

Thermal insulation for condensation control in buildings

  H1 – What’s the role of thermal insulation in preventing condensation in buildings? Effective condensation control in buildings can be summed up as a three-pronged strategy: insulate correctly, provide adequate ventilation and manage the movement of moisture. Specifying thermal insulation for condensation control is therefore just one – but very crucial – part of […]

WEBER AND CMS DANSKIN ACOUSTICS LAUNCH NEW ACOUSTIC FLOOR SYSTEMS INCORPORATING REGUPOL

    Saint-Gobain Weber and REGUPOL in partnership with CMS Danskin Acoustics have collaborated to develop, test and launch a suite of new impact sound insulation floor systems designed to reduce sound transmission.  The new ‘weberfloor acoustic systems’ can be used to meet challenging acoustics targets across both new construction and refurbishment projects, including residential, […]

Subcontractors encouraged to reduce site waste

Throughout 2025 Ashe Construction has been looking for ways to reduce avoidable waste across its sites and has been asking for the support of subcontractors to achieve this. During the tendering process, clients often ask contractors how they are going to reduce the amount of waste through the delivery of a contract. Contractors must prove […]

Green Light to Rail and Road Upgrades

  5 strategic road schemes and 5 key rail upgrades given government funding – supporting 42,000 jobs, paving the way for 1.5 million new homes as part of the Plan for Change, and rail enhancements will connect 50,000 more people to the rail network backed by over £92 billion from the Spending Review settlement, the […]

UK Wind Turbines Should Use UK Steel

Image source: American Iron & Steel Institute UK steel producers risk being “locked out” of the offshore wind supply chain, it has been claimed, with British metal making up only 2pc of existing turbines. According to industry officials, domestic manufacturers could supply as much as 86pc of the steel needed to build Britain’s offshore wind […]