Entries by Lyn

Unblocking Barriers and Driving Investment

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds held a virtual roundtable with more than 50 CEOs from across the construction and planning industries, focused on unblocking barriers to growth and driving investment.   Joined by Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook, the Business Secretary set out the importance of planning and construction to the Government’s plan for growth and heard […]

Construction resumes at affordable homes scheme

Construction works have recommenced at an affordable housing scheme, which will deliver 51 homes in Willenhall, following a change of contractor. In Spring 2023, shovels were in the ground at housing association GreenSquareAccord’s (GSA) Eagle Works development located on Somerford Place. The housing scheme is set to transform a disused factory into a thriving living […]

ACAN! SHOWCASING IMPACT AT FUTUREBUILD 2025

  The Architects Climate Action Network (ACAN!) is once again coming to Futurebuild 2025, bringing an engaging and action-driven programme that highlights the diverse possibilities of climate action in the built environment. With an emphasis on community power, natural materials, circular economy solutions, retrofit strategies, and regenerative design, ACAN! is set to inspire, educate, and […]

Leeds Bradford Airport Transformation of its terminal facilities

Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has announced that it has awarded the Contract for Phase 2 of construction works on its £100m regeneration project to Farrans Construction, as it continues to transform its terminal facilities to dramatically improve the passenger experience and help unlock economic growth for the region. With the terminal extension (Phase 1) due […]

California’s Wildfires, resilience and social housing

Left: Bryan Wong speaks to East West Bank volunteers at a Women Build event Right: Robert Lo volunteering at SGV Habitat’s 2024 Women Build (Photos by East West Bank)   A Dialogue with SGV Habitat on Rebuilding After Wildfires Robert Lo and Bryan Wong have known each other for years—not just through their shared commitment […]

Emerging Technologies for Construction

  Survey reveals most popular emerging technologies being adopted by construction industry   In a recent survey conducted by UK Connect, IT directors from some of the top 150 construction companies in the UK shared insights into which emerging technologies they are considering adopting in the next 12-24 months. This data provides insight into the […]

Kingspan Introduces Mineral Wool Pipe Insulation

  Kingspan Technical Insulation has launched Kingspan K-Roc Pipe Insulation, an A2L/A2-s1,d0 rated pipe insulation suitable for use on HVAC and building services pipework.  The product comprises a mineral wool insulation core with a reinforced aluminium foil facing and is available in a range of sizes for various pipe diameters. The insulation core features longitudinal […]

SterlingOSB Zero engineers out carbon

  SterlingOSB Zero, from timber panel specialist West Fraser, represents a choice of precision-engineered square edge or tongue & groove boards which are selected for applications such as flooring, roofing and offsite cassette or timber frame manufacturing; for practical and economic reasons.   Additionally, although the ‘Zero’ in the name refers to there being no added […]

Heckmondwike FB Wins CFJ Award for Education

  Heckmondwike FB, a leading manufacturer of high-performance carpets, has won the CFJ award for the Education (Schools) category for the Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School project in collaboration with Kier Construction and Westcotes Flooring Ltd. This accolade recognizes Heckmondwike FB’s commitment to providing hard-wearing and cost-effective flooring solutions for the education sector. The […]