Entries by Lyn

Schüco announces winners of Excellence Awards 2021

Schüco is delighted to announce the winners of its prestigious Excellence Awards following a celebratory lunch hosted by architect and television presenter, Charlie Luxton, in the grand setting of Whitehall’s Banqueting House. Now in their eighth year, the awards, run in association with Architecture Today, are well established and recognise outstanding projects completed throughout the […]

SEEING AS OTHERS SEE IS KEY TO DESIGNING FOR DEMENTIA

With ever-growing numbers of people affected by dementia, there is expanding evidence showing the impact of the physical environment on their wellbeing. Whilst legislation sets out design principles; in reality, seeing as others see and designing with empathy are key to effective design.   By Mark Johnstone, Head of Commercial – UK, Middle East and […]

NEXT DECADE PIVOTAL TO THE FUTURE OF CITIES

Carbon Intelligence’s Real Estate Commercial Director Oliver Light, said: “By not investing CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) now into a long-term net-zero strategy, not only will you (building owners) miss out on the short-term advantages associated with a building that drives high tenant demand, due to minimal energy costs, prestige, and ESG credentials, but you will also […]

Unlocking a ‘Wall of Investment’

‘NO TIME FOR A PLAY-IT-SAFE BUDGET’ IF WE WANT TO UNLOCK ‘WALL OF INVESTMENT’ SAYS CBI Government urged to invest in skills, innovation, net zero and to reform taxes to win huge private sector backing Increases to capital allowances and new ‘green’ focus can stimulate investment and accelerate decarbonisation efforts Bold decisions from Government this autumn can unlock a ‘wall […]

CASCADE BRINGS AUTHENTICITY AND PERFORMANCE

CASCADE BRINGS AUTHENTICITY AND PERFORMANCE TO REFURBISHED GRADE II VENETIAN GOTHIC MISSION HALL   The period cast iron detailing and styling of Brett Martin’s Cascade rainwater system has ensured the redevelopment of a stunning listed Victorian building in West London is in keeping with its high quality and distinctive Gothic-style design. In the Bradmore Conservation […]

Fire Crest drives industry professionalism through Kentec Taktis Panel installation

Fire Crest Fire Protection, a Kentec Installation Partner (KIP), has installed a sophisticated Taktis fire panel at its headquarters in Cornwall to train and support its engineers using the technology on future projects. Installing the panel enables engineers to test configurations in the office, prior to configuring a panel on the client premises, reducing the […]

Steel Will Burn Through Emissions Budget in 15 Years

European steel will burn through emissions budget 15 years ahead of time, unless new technologies are deployed within the next decade   Only a quarter of these companies’ carbon budget remains, and current trajectories would see the industry exceed its budget in 2035. Companies have between now and 2033 to stop using current production methods […]

£650bn construction pipeline Revealed

By Catherine Kennedy The government has set out how £650bn of private and public investment will be implemented in infrastructure projects across the country over the next decade in its new National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline. The investment will be shared across 528 projects, programmes and other investments, with up to £31bn of procurement planned […]

Responding to Dame Hackitt’s Review

Code for Construction Product Information published to raise standards Eleven clause Code for Construction Product Information published Code guidance and ‘Preparing for the Code’ information pack issued to support manufacturer preparation for registration Management of Code transferred from CPA to independently governed CPI Ltd   The Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI), Code Guidance and […]