Entries by Lyn

TREASURY – THE IMPORTANCE OF NUCLEAR

The UK Treasury said yesterday it is important to consider large-scale nuclear projects in addition to Hinkley Point C (HPC) if the country is to meet its net-zero by 2050 target. This assessment rejects the advice of the National Infrastructure Commission two years ago that the government should not agree support for more than one […]

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Roofspace Solutions’ i-House helps Lovell build better

Roofspace Solutions’ innovative off-site manufacturing (OSM) product i-HouseTM – which guarantees a waterproof dwelling in five days – is being implemented in a Lovell Homes site in Norwich. The result is a 35% timesaving compared to traditional building methods.  Leading partnerships housing expert, Lovell Homes, prides itself on transforming communities across the UK. As part […]

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COVID-19 SOLUTION FOR VENTILATION

Gilberts has the Covid-19 solution for ventilation with standard MFS Ventilation units As new guidance on the role of good ventilation in addressing COVID incidence is published(1), Gilberts has announced its Hybrid MFS ventilation already achieve compliance. “The over-riding message of all relevant guidance in relation to COVID and building services is to increase the […]

Armstrong Ceiling Solutions goes from A to Z

Pictured left: Zentia CEO Christophe Lloret Linares; and right: sales and marketing director Graham Taylor.   Leading manufacturer rebrands as Zentia. Following the completion of its acquisition by Aurelius Equity Opportunities, Armstrong Ceiling Solutions, the leading manufacturer of mineral fibre ceiling systems, has unveiled its new brand name and identity across its international markets, including […]

Kawneer glazing systems showcase leading-edge automotive research

Kawneer’s curtain wall plays a key role at the National Automotive Innovation Centre. Aluminium curtain walling by leading UK manufacturer Kawneer has helped an award-winning and cutting-edge combination of industry and academia achieve a BREEAM “Excellent” rating. The National Automotive Innovation Centre (NAIC), at the University of Warwick, is one of the largest centres of […]

New Offsite Show at London’s ExCeL on 4-6 May 2021 

The new Offsite Show will be organised by Industry Expo, a Media 10 Group company, in partnership with Buildoffsite and will be co-located with UK Construction Week London (UKCW), four dedicated UK Construction Week Summits and Grand Designs Live. Whilst being an independent and vertical event, specifically for the offsite market, it will benefit from […]

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Brace yourselves for Brexit

The UK was originally due to leave the EU on March 29, 2019. But a few extensions, a pandemic and over four and a half years after the referendum, and there’s still no clear sign of a done deal. Since the initial shock following the referendum it was one of the only things the construction […]

CBI – A new approach to build back better

REVIVING REGIONS: NEW APPROACH TO LEVELLING-UP CAN ENABLE A SUSTAINABLE POST-COVID REBOUND Long-term regional inequalities must end if England is to build back better Targeted action to boost skills, develop physical and digital infrastructure and attract fresh investment will be vital if all parts of England are to build back better from the economic ravages […]

COMMITTEE RESOLUTION SECURED FOR RANDALLS WAY IN MOLE VALLEY

LONDON, 17.11.20: Award-winning planning consultancy, Nexus Planning, has secured Committee resolution to grant for Randalls Way, the first Build to Rent (BTR) development in Mole Valley. Recommended for approval by Mole Valley District Council planning department, the MVDC Development Management Committee upheld the Council’s recommendation (subject to conditions and a s106 legal agreement) at their […]