Entries by Lyn

Home lifts – the sustainable and ‘whole of life’ solution

 Home lifts that enhance homes and lifestyles   Several market opportunities are opening up for the UK construction industry for 2019 and beyond. In particular, there is projected growth in residential housing following government initiatives and beyond that maintenance and upgrading to housing will be required. Above all, sustainable housing and houses that suit their […]

THE ASIAN BATTLE FOR LAND – Food or Energy?

Huge renewable energy projects planned in Asia, such as solar parks and hydropower dams, risk accelerating the conversion of farmland, uprooting communities and destroying livelihoods, energy experts and human rights activists warned on this week. As they look to curb climate changing emissions, some of the most rapid transitions to renewable energy are taking place […]

Structura makes a strong point

Structura UK, the fabricator and installer of glass curtain walling and specialist refinishing expert, has completed a massive project renewing and refreshing this London landmark. Delta Point, the 28,500sqm former BT office building in Croydon, has been completely overhauled as part of its transformation into 404 apartments and commercial units. Work started on complete glazing […]

P C Henderson Partners up with Gliderol to Relaunch Exclusive Range of Sectional Garage Doors

Sliding and folding door hardware manufacturer, P C Henderson, is pleased to announce its return to the garage door market with a premium range of sectional garage doors, via a strategic partnership with longstanding garage door manufacturer – Gliderol Garage Doors.   Henderson Garage Doors, first established in 1954, quickly became a household name and […]

ALUMINIUM ALUMNI: Students in Scotland benefit from Titon Hardware

Over 630 Sobinco Chrono aluminium tilt and turn window systems with SF Xtra trickle vents from Titon have been installed at three student accommodation blocks at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh. The new, contemporary designed halls of residence contain over 450 large single en-suite rooms, as well as shared kitchen/lounge areas. Named after a group, or […]

WHY SLASH VAT ON HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Brian Berry, chief executive at the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), discusses VAT changes and underserved areas of the development industry. Construction industry bosses are appointing more subcontractors in preparation of a downturn. What do firms need to look out for when appointing new subcontractors? Anyone in the UK can start a construction company without […]

Did Sajid miss his big moment?

Political chaos threatened to make Sajid Javid’s first Spending Review a footnote rather than a headline event, however the construction industry still found plenty to complain about… It should have been Sajid Javid’s big moment. He announced an end to austerity, with no government department facing cuts next year for the first time since 2002. […]