Entries by Lyn

INNOVATION AND ENTERPRISE IN DESIGN

Troldekt’s wood wool acoustic ceiling panels have made a major contribution to the Enterprise Centre at the University of East Anglia. Dubbed the greenest building in the UK, it is also one of the most sustainable. It is recognised as the first large scale project to target both Passivhaus Certification and BREEAM Outstanding and one […]

UK’s largest construction materials terminal

Tarmac and Forth Ports have signed a long-term agreement to create the UK’s largest construction materials terminal at the Port of Tilbury in Essex. The long-term agreement follows a £250M pound investment made by Forth Ports at Tilbury2, the UK’s newest port. The facility is a purpose-built aggregate processing and manufacturing facility, located to serve […]

RESTORING NOTRE-DAME WITH DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

Autodesk created 3D digital visualizations depicting the Notre-Dame from multiple angles and sun positioning. The public establishment dedicated to the conservation and restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral has announced an official patronage with Autodesk. Through this patronage, we are contributing design and construction solutions, including Building Information Modeling (BIM) support, an intelligent data and […]

FIREPROOF SARKING FOR NEW-BUILD THATCHED PROPERTY

Widely specified for its fire resistance and all round stability in the cladding build-up to apartment blocks as well as a render backer and sheathing board, IPP’s highly versatile Magply boards have been employed by a regional developer as a fireproof sarking board beneath traditional thatched roofing for a development in a beautiful Dorset village. […]

Combilift scoops 10th major Archie award

Recognition for innovation from the FLTA Combilift, the Irish manufacturer of a wide range of handling solutions, has won its 10th prestigious industry award from the Forklift Truck Association for one of its latest products. The 2020 FLTA Awards for Excellence took place virtually on Saturday 10th April, having been postponed from last year due […]

How to score multiple benefits from one upgrade

The Tangerines aka Blackpool FC have extracted optimum benefit from a comparatively small upgrade. The League 1 Club’s stadium, built in 2010, has already needed to refurbish the exposed areas of the façade due to the extreme climatic conditions faced as a result of its proximity to the sea. The club management called up the […]

The next generation wireless fire detection system to KIP installers

 Kentec Electronics, a leading manufacturer of life-critical control systems, has launched the Ekho wireless fire detection range exclusively to its Kentec Installation Partners (KIP), providing a highly-sophisticated, reliable, convenient and aesthetically pleasing alternative to wired systems. The launch comes as installers are looking to provide their customers with solutions to prevent the need for costly […]

Developers say ‘No Brexit Impact’

Majority of developers are optimistic their projects won’t be impacted by Brexit this year Some 66% of developers do not expect any of their developments to be negatively impacted this year as a result of the Brexit deal, according to the latest DFT poll. Just over a third (34%) think it will adversely affect them. […]

‘Massive’ energy retrofit targets over 420,000 homes

The programme – which could include home insulation and low/zero emission heating technologies – has been described as one of the most significant actions in the Glasgow region’s covid-19 recovery plan. A “massive” energy retrofit programme could target over 420,000 homes across the Glasgow city region. As part of recovery plans from the pandemic, a […]