Entries by Lyn

Funding Delays Bristol Avon Flood Strategy

The construction of new flood defences along the River Avon will not begin for at least another five years. In autumn 2025, Bristol City Council hired Jacobs UK to draw up plans for the Bristol Avon Flood Strategy. However, construction will not start until 2030 at the earliest. A funding strategy has not yet been […]

Welsh Hydrogen Policy

    Rebecca Evans, Cabinet Secretary Economy Energy and Planning   I am pleased that today (19.01.26) we are publishing our hydrogen policy. Wales is rich in renewable energy resources which provides a tremendous opportunity for low carbon hydrogen production.  The Welsh Government is committed to ensuring hydrogen is deployed safely and effectively, making the […]

JAMES HARDIE LAUNCHES CONCEAL SYSTEM FOR HARDIE® PANEL, A NEW CONCEALED FIXING SOLUTION FOR FIBRE CEMENT PANELS

   James Hardie, the world leader in the manufacture of high-performance fibre cement building solutions, has announced the launch of the Conceal System for Hardie® Panel, a new mechanical concealed fixing system designed to deliver a flawless finish, improved durability and simplified maintenance for fibre cement soffit installations.     Developed in partnership with KEIL®, the Conceal […]

Development sector optimistic yet constrained by market pressures and talent gaps

   New research reveals that the UK development industry is entering 2026 with cautious optimism but is still held back by deep-rooted staffing challenges that are slowing delivery and squeezing project viability. The Development Index – produced by real estate and construction hiring specialist, Cobalt Recruitment – captures the current challenges, along with the opportunities […]

Hochiki Delivers Comprehensive Life Safety Solution for Admiral Lord Nelson School

    Hochiki, in partnership with SFA Fire & Security, has delivered a tailored life safety solution for Admiral Lord Nelson School in Portsmouth, providing enhanced protection for students, staff and property across a complex, multi-building site.   The project saw SFA Fire & Security appointed to upgrade the school’s existing fire detection system, delivering […]

Setcrete Products Enable Swift Residential Refurbishment

    MKM Chester tool hire manager Paul Barlow opted for Setcrete subfloor preparation products to prepare and smooth a damp subfloor screed ahead of the installation of LVTs throughout the ground floor of his Cheshire home, including an open-plan kitchen-living area, dining room and hallway. Moisture tests indicated that the recently installed heated screed […]

Buying Chinese Steel ‘Beggars Belief’

Chinese steel will be used for a taxpayer-funded £4billion green power plant on the site of the former Redcar steelworks – sparking accusations of a ‘betrayal’ of British workers. A deal for 7,000 tons of construction steel has been agreed between Net Zero Teesside (NZT) and China’s Modern Modular Engineering and Construction Company (MMEC) – […]

Engineering Meets Extreme Conditions

dormakaba to test innovative access systems at world’s northernmost ice hotel dormakaba has initiated an unprecedented pilot project at the resort Sorrisniva in the Arctic region of Alta, Norway. The destination is home to the world’s northernmost ice hotel, welcoming up to 15,000 visitors each year. dormakaba brings its access solutions to one of Earth’s […]