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The company responsible for overseeing the controversial high-speed rail project said the end of construction marked “the culmination of more than ten years” of work. The UK’s HS2 high-speed rail project has completed construction of the country’s longest rail bridge after lowering the final deck segment of the 3.4km Colne Valley Viaduct into place. The […]
SOUTHERN BASED GYM GROUP CONVERTS TO RINNAI’S LOW-GWP ASHP TO SUPPORT DECARBONISATION PROGRAMME A chain of gyms has successfully piloted Rinnai’s LOW-GWP commercial ASHP (Air Source Heat Pump) with the aim of replacing their existing carbon intensive electric storage water heater systems which rely on multiple electrical immersions. The flexibility of Rinnai’s bespoke system […]
Bring criminal prosecutions against Grenfell Tower cladding firms, urges Gove The former housing secretary claimed attempts to punish Kingspan, Arconic and Celotex when he was in government had been blocked. Former housing secretary Michael Gove has said criminal prosecutions should be brought against Grenfell Tower cladding firms. Companies that are “still making vast profits without […]
Mayor to reveal ground-breaking new home that will revolutionise house building and deliver skilled jobs and zero-energy-bill homes (issued on behalf of FUTURE HOMES LIVERPOOL CITY REGION) Two-storey purpose-built house will showcase how Liverpool City Region (LCR) aims to be the UK’s centre of excellence for offsite construction of new homes. The low-energy, zero-carbon house […]
The building firm found to have borne “considerable responsibility” for the Grenfell fire with its “casual attitude to fire safety” was handed contracts worth tens of millions of pounds by councils, colleges and NHS trusts after the tragedy. Property group Rydon was the lead contractor overseeing the refurbishment of Grenfell Tower between 2014 and 2016, […]
Scientists from Swansea University have developed a new tool to help identify optimal photovoltaic (PV) materials capable of maximising crop growth while generating solar power. In a recent study published in Solar RRL, academics from the University’s Department of Physics have been exploring the effect of semi-transparent PV materials placed over crops – an exemplary […]
Allianz has been lauded by brokers across Britain for its strengths across several key categories relating to its construction insurance coverage. This reflects the insurer’s commitment to comprehensive and tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of the construction industry. Steve Kelly, head of insurance, engineering, construction and power, said: “Our recognition in this award […]
A sustained rebound in total business activity was recorded across the sector during the month, although the pace of expansion has eased slightly since July. In an update of the S&P Global UK Construction PMI, a reading of 53.6 was recorded which was above 50.0 for the sixth consecutive month. This was slightly below the […]
THE devastating Grenfell Tower fire was the result of “decades of failure” by central government and the construction industry to act on the dangers of flammable materials on high-rise buildings, a long-awaited report has found. The west London tower block was covered in combustible products because of the “systematic dishonesty” of firms who made and […]
Housing expert blasts “systemic failures of construction sector” following Grenfell Tower report A leading professor from the Centre for Future Homes has called for a united response from the UK housing industry to address failures outlined in the final report into the Grenfell fire. As a visiting professor at Birmingham City University (BCU), […]
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