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Developers of a landmark residential scheme in the centre of Birmingham are looking to heat the building using green technology. The 49-storey Octagon at Paradise, which will contain 346 build-to-rent apartments, could use air-source heat pumps to provide warmth and hot water. The plans were revealed in May and have been worked on by Dav […]
The classic sound of two LEGO bricks clicking together has inspired a Japanese physicist to launch a study into ‘snap-fits’. Hirofumi Wada, a faculty member at Ritsumeikan University in Japan, was motivated to begin his study after hearing ‘snap-fits’ around his family home. In addition to the sound of LEGO, he cited pen caps, ziploc […]
Builders urged to stockpile European supplies in event of a ‘no deal’ UK Builders are being advised to liaise with their supply chain much earlier than normal as the end of the transition period for leaving the EU looms. Trade body Build UK has estimated that in the case of a ‘no deal’ Brexit duty […]
A study led by the University of Glasgow says design quality of new homes across the UK remains “stubbornly low” The design quality of new homes and neighbourhoods across the UK remains stubbornly low, according to an in-depth study on the issue published today by a team led by the University of Glasgow. The […]
Photo courtesy of Aberystwyth University Vectaire’s Microbox 125/2DC MEVs were chosen to ventilate the new, en-suite student rooms in the refurbished Grade 11 Listed Pantycelyn Hall of Residence at Aberystwyth University. This prestigious project required discreet, but effective ventilation (now even more essential to control the spread of COVID-19). The Microbox, provides this. It […]
Brett Landscaping has supplied its GeoCeramica porcelain paving for the roof terraces and public spaces of a major new mixed-use development in London, overlooking the Grand Union Canal. More than 1400 m2 of GeoCeramica has been installed across the communal areas of the £151 million Greenford Quay development, with 150 m2 used to provide a […]
Summary of HIS Markit/CPS latest construction report House building remains the best-performing category New order growth highest for just over six years Stretched supply chains lead to rising costs in November CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL REPORT COMMENTS: Tim Moore, Economics Director at IHS Markit, which compiles the survey: […]
The BDA (Brick Development Association) has now prepared its statement and guidelines for manufacturers and others to use CE Marking post, Brexit. This notice will also help end users to recognise clay brick products that meet standards following Brexit. Clay bricks manufactured in the UK are covered by a harmonised European product standard, which is […]
Working on a brief to deliver a first-class facility for the pupils and teachers, Thorn Lighting has supplied both internal and external illumination for the £10 million education block that has revolutionised facilities at a Samuel Ward Academy in Suffolk. The luminaires were chosen to enhance the overall appearance of the state-of-the-art facility and create […]
ARISTON’S AURES SLIM MULTI PROVIDES ELECTRIC HOT WATER IN AN INSTANT The Aures Slim Multi instantaneous electric water heater from Ariston is the ideal alternative to electric storage water heaters, as it requires no time at all to heat up. Water does not need to be stored – instead, it is warmed up immediately when […]
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