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The Last Mile group of multi-utility infrastructure companies is delivering a water-source ambient heat network at the mixed-use Welborne Garden Village development in Hampshire, England. The first phase of the multi-phase project, delivered by Buckland Development, will see up to 700 homes, a primary school and a village centre comprising shops, pubs and cafes connected […]
S&P Global UK Construction PMI® Moderate fall in total construction activity Sharpest rate of job shedding since August 2020 Business activity expectations edge up in May The downturn in the UK construction sector showed signs of easing in May. Output and new orders both fell at the slowest pace since January, while growth […]
The Labour government have announced thousands of homes will be built across the country due to simpler planning rules, but one industry body warns that easing planning rules alone won’t solve the housing crisis. Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary, Angela Rayner, says the current system makes it far too difficult for smaller builders to […]
llustration of the UK’s largest pumped-storage hydroelectric power station in the Scottish Highlands. Image generated by AI. This Giant Powerhouse Will Fuel 1.4 Million Homes Nonstop for 22 Hours Straight In a bold move towards energy independence, the United Kingdom has announced plans to construct its largest pumped-storage hydroelectric power station in the Scottish Highlands, […]
HEMSPAN® BIO BOARD is a 100% breathable, natural fibre interior construction board product consisting of hemp straw and a mineral binding agent. The pure natural materials, water resistance and breathability contribute to a healthy living environment. EARLY plans have been revealed for a new town with around 2,000 homes in Rochford, with the developer seeking […]
Welcome Break opened its 60th service station at Junction 33 on the M1 in January, featuring a Stannah escalator, passenger lift and goods lift. Spanning 32,000 square feet, located between Sheffield and Rotherham, the services offer state-of-the-art facilities, including dining options from KFC, Burger King and Starbucks as well as 28 EV charging stations […]
New Sustainable Packaging Debuts at Scotland’s First Net-Zero College Trial Success of Geopak™ at Fife College Sparks Full Rollout Whitecroft Lighting unveils Geopak™, a reusable packaging solution set to eliminate 100,000 cardboard boxes from the supply chain over the next two years. Successful trial with Balfour Beatty at Scotland’s first Net-Zero college saved two tonnes […]
Energetics completes low-carbon residential heat network for Cruden Homes Innovative funded model for decentralised ambient ground-source heat network reduces capital investment for developers Energetics, part of the Last Mile group of multi-utility infrastructure companies, announced it has completed and energised a low-carbon ground source heat network at a residential development in Barnton, near […]
Underground vs. overhead lines New Whitepaper Challenges UK’s Over-Reliance on Overhead Power Lines: Calls for Strategic Shift to Underground Cabling – Crossed Wires: Rethinking the UK’s Energy Infrastructure Debate offers evidence-based solutions to modernise the grid whilst protecting landscapes and boosting resilience. As the UK races to meet its net-zero targets, a whitepaper produced […]
Chris Goggin looks at water neutrality and the ways in which its influence will be felt across the construction and HVAC industries. Water neutrality will become a better recognized term as localised construction projects could become cancelled due to issues relating to local water supplies. ‘Water neutrality’ aims to […]
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