Entries by Lyn

CITB – TACKLING THE SKILLS CHALLENGE

CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) supported the training of nearly a quarter of a million construction workers in the last financial year, according to newly published accounts. The annual report, laid before Parliament on 28 January 2021, shows that in the 12-month period ending 31 March 2020 more than 15,000 construction employers and over 20,000 […]

Hunter Douglas ceiling in first Worcestershire railway station for 100 years

A new railway station, opened as part of a £50 million rail infrastructure investment programme for Worcestershire, combines functionality and aesthetic appeal, thanks to a Hunter Douglas Architectural wood ceiling. Worcestershire Parkway is the county’s first new station for more than 100 years and provides improved connectivity between Birmingham, London, East Midlands and South Wales. […]

TG Escapes Eco-Buildings to Inspire

TG Escapes unique modular eco-buildings use traditional materials with sophisticated technology to create a standalone space with a difference. Their bespoke timber frame design system can provide buildings to suit most locations in a variety of finishes including timber or composite cladding, render in a range of colours and brick slips. Their fully inclusive service allows […]

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Introducing the Mobile Shower Change Trolley from Pressalit

Pressalit, the leading Scandinavian designer of accessible bathroom solutions, has introduced a new height adjustable Shower Change Trolley, suitable for both adult and child environments in Changing Places facilities, schools or institutions. Providing safety and comfort for both changing and assisted showering, the new Pressalit Shower Change Trolley introduces a range of innovative features helping […]

BUSTING THE OVER-BUDGET AND OVER-TIME PARADIGM

When it comes to bidding for new clients, design and construction specialist Dan Grimshaw, explains why he walks away if the process involves competitive tender when it’s based on cost alone With a new Cabinet Office Green Paper set to simplify present complex public procurement procedures, design construction specialist Dan Grimshaw, says there are lessons […]

Reverse Charge VAT legislation

SELECT, Scotland’s largest construction trade association, has once again joined forces with more than 40 contractor and trade association members in writing to the UK Government demanding the withdrawal of proposed Reverse Charge VAT legislation. It is the second time the influential trade bodies have felt the need to press the case for a rethink […]

5.5 gigawatts of clean energy by 2023

Global wind and solar company, Mainstream Renewable Power, has signed an agreement with the renewable energy investment company Aker Horizons (a wholly owned subsidiary of Aker ASA) which will take a 75% equity stake in the company, subject to regulatory approval. The deal values Mainstream at EUR1 billion (including a potential earn-out of up to […]

New managing director appointed at Saint-Gobain Weber

Trust and collaboration are key to industry recovery says new managing director of Saint-Gobain Weber. Paul Lake joined Weber during one of the most disruptive years for construction. Given the impact of coronavirus, the UK’s exit from the EU and a raft of regulatory changes to tackle issues such as fire safety and sustainability, the […]

The race to complete Trump’s wall

At Sierra Vista Ranch in Arizona near the Mexican border, Troy McDaniel is warming up his helicopter. McDaniel, tall and slim in a tan jumpsuit, began taking flying lessons in the 80s, and has since logged 2,000 miles in the air. The helicopter, a cosy, two-seater Robinson R22 Alpha is considered a work vehicle and […]