Entries by Lyn

A RALLY CRY FOR CONSTRUCTION

The construction industry and our ability to Build Build Build is key to the UK’s economic recovery   #construction #construction industry #sustainable #architects #local authorities #contractors #developers #innovation #building technology #mmc #insulation #flat roofs #adhesives #retrofit @SFSintec   Innovative Fasteners & Heat Induction Technologies Enable Faster Flat Roofing Installations The construction industry and our ability […]

WRAPTHERM GETS FULL BUILDING REGULATIONS APPROVAL

High-performance membrane composite, self-adhesive specifically for refurbishment #constructionindustry #sustainable #architects #localauthorities #contractors #developers #buildingtechnology #mmc #thermalairtightness @proctorgroup Wraptherm has been awarded certification from both LABC and LABSS confirming that the product meets Building Regulation approval in England, Wales and Scotland. Wraptherm will improve airtightness levels whilst at the same time addresses the need to reduce […]

A Very Modern Solution

(MMC) to play key role in helping construction adapt to the NEW NORMAL #constructionindustry #sustainable #architects #localauthorities #contractors #developers #innovation #buildingtechnology #mmc #cladding #newnormal #offsite #VUCA @Aquarian_Cladd   With the coronavirus pandemic affecting almost every industry, modern methods of construction (MMC) will play a key role in helping construction adapt to the ‘new normal’. Paul […]

BUILDING BRIDGES WITHIN LIGHT STEEL FRAMING

Raising awareness of light steel frame technology #construction #constructionindustry #sustainable #architects #localauthorities #contractors #developers #lightsteelframing #LSFA #offsite #buildingtechnology #fasteners @EJOTUKindustry EJOT looks to fastening technology to build bridges within light steel framing EJOT UK has recently chosen to join the newly launched Light Steel Framing Association (LSFA). The UK subsidiary of this global fastener manufacturing […]

Totally Modular Secures a ‘Hat-trick’ of Innovate UK Grants

Three projects that are key stepping stones to progress in the MMC evolution. #construction #construction industry #sustainable #architects #local authorities #contractors #developers #innovation #building technology#MMC #housing crisis #grant awards @totallymodular   After months of hard work and collaboration, Totally Modular have successfully secured a hat-trick of Innovate UK grants as part of the Industrial Strategy […]

Deceuninck: the commercial fenestration expert

The latest innovatons in window technology for developers and specifiers #construction #construction industry #doors #sustainable #windows #architects #local authorities #contractors #developers #innovation #building technology @deceuninckUK   John Duckworth, Deceuninck Head of Commercial Sales explores the role of suppliers in assisting in the design of commercial projects. Although sometimes overlooked, windows and doors are a crucial […]

A Material Supplier’s Responsibility to Offsite & Modular Builders

Modular & MMC the success of this approach is key to the future success of our construction industry, challenging suppliers to seek a much wider knowledge resource #construction #constructionindustry #sustainable #architects #localauthorities #contractors #developers #innovation #buildingtechnology #MMC #modular #suppliers #adhesvies @LiquidPlastics We hear a lot in the media relating to Offsite Construction, Modular Buildings and […]

Doncaster Kerbs, Bouncing Back

Successful trial of plastic sustainable road kerbs in Doncaster to become ‘the norm’ #construction #construction industry #recyled plastic #sustainable #roadways#architects #local authorities #contractors #safety @durakerbUK     Doncaster Council has improved the safety of its highway maintenance by swapping traditional concrete road kerbs and drains for recycled plastic units designed by Durakerb, according to a […]

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Could 50% of office space, become 100% housing?

Transforming spaces – repurposing office space to meet housing demand We find ourselves in the midst of a chronic housing shortage in Britain today. According to the National Housing Federation, there are an estimated 8.4 million people in England are living in an unaffordable, insecure or unsuitable home. The housing crisis was impacting all ages […]

Building for a greener future: what more needs to be done?

Phil Kelly, Director, Head of Sustainability and Building Physics at Ramboll UK tells Buildingspecifier  that more DOES need to be done         The prioritisation of green policies in the Government’s plans for an economic recovery had been widely anticipated in the run-up to the Chancellor’s ‘Summer Statement’ last week. For the buildings […]