Entries by Lyn

Huge Cash Boost for Liverpool School

St Margaret’s Church of England Academy in Aigburth(Image: Google Street View)   Almost £4m is to be pumped into a Liverpool school to help ease the pressure on the city’s educational place challenges. In response to an increasing need for school places, Liverpool Council funds the construction and refurbishment of school buildings using the Basic […]

High-quality and affordable housing for older people using MMC

Leeds-based offsite construction manufacturer Remagin, part of Etex Group, is playing a pivotal role in the development of a new affordable retirement community in Oldham, Greater Manchester. Using Remagin’s innovative Light Gauge Steel Frame (LGSF) Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) technology, Sydney Grange is being developed by McCarthy Stone and will deliver 51 affordable homes […]

BRIGGSAMASCO’S ‘MULTI-DISCIPLINE’ ROOFING PROJECT EARNS TOP HONOUR AT REVERED INDUSTRY AWARDS

BriggsAmasco has triumphed at this year’s NFRC Scottish Roofing Contractor of the Year Awards. Its teams’ outstanding delivery of a challenging waterproofing programme as part of the Central Quay residential development in Glasgow earned victory in the ‘Multi-Discipline Project over £250,000’ category. BriggsAmasco’s success was announced at an NFRC finalists’ event held at The Grand […]

BRETT MARTIN EXPANDS ITS GLASS ROOF LANTERN RANGE WITH NEW BESPOKE OFFERING

  Brett Martin’s Roof Lanterns are now available in bespoke sizes and additional colour frame options. An architecturally stunning means of introducing more natural light into a space, Brett Martin’s customisable Roof Lanterns now offer greater design flexibility, whatever the project.   The Brett Martin Roof Lantern boasts an attractive slimline profile that allows in […]

ALTRO DISTILS STYLE AND PERFORMANCE AT ENGLISH SPIRIT

  English Spirit Distillery has used an extensive package of Altro products front and back of house in their new visitor centre café, shop and viewing area for the working distillery. The small batch distillery, which produces some of the UK’s finest spirits and liqueurs, was looking to create the best environment, choosing surfaces that […]

If a Valencia Storm Rained on London, what would the impact be?

With Spain tackling its worst flooding disaster in modern history, several countries across Europe will be wondering – could we be next? Scientists have long warned that climate change means extreme weather will become increasingly frequent and urged nations to be prepared. So, how would London – home to almost nine million people and the […]

RINNAI – FULL SERVICE FROM DESIGN TO CARBON SAVINGS

RINNAI – FULL SERVICE FROM DESIGN TO CARBON SAVINGS, CAPEX, OPEX AND DELIVERY TO SITE IN ONE SINGLE CONSIGNMENT   CLICK HERE FOR THE RINNAI HELP ME CHOOSE PAGE    Rinnai offers a TOTAL range of FREE services to all UK customers – installers, consultants, main contractors, architects and national end users – which offers […]

Australia: Go Green or Miss Business Opportunity

Steel and concrete production collectively contribute to a staggering 15 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, a figure considered alarmingly high due to the sheer scale and ubiquity of these materials in modern construction. The construction industry’s significant environmental impact has spurred a shift towards low-carbon alternatives, driven by increasing awareness of climate change […]

£1bn Debt of ISG prompts more calls for Audit Reform

Construction giant ISG collapsed with debts over a billion pounds, newly published filings have shown, prompting fresh calls for audit reform. ISG, which specialised in delivering government contracts projects like London’s velodrome, went bust in September after attempts to secure a rescue deal failed. The demise of ISG was the largest and most significant collapse […]

Investment Boosts UK Energy Security

The U.S. has become recognised for rolling out the most far-reaching climate policy of any major world power to date. The Biden administration’s 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) introduced a wide range of financial incentives to support a green transition, which has helped attract billions in private investment in renewable energy and clean technologies. The […]