Entries by Lyn

YMCA MK scores green roof first

Green roofs are permanent, right? Wrong – and the recent World Green Roof Day event on the top of Milton Keynes’ £13 million YMCA building provided a brilliant opportunity to see at close quarters how flexible, beautiful and relocatable they can be.    The nine-storey YMCA MK became the first building in the UK to be topped […]

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Cautious Warning After Door Fatality

DHF issues caution following sectional door fatality and subsequent fine   Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) has urged caution with improper installation, maintenance and specification following the tragic death of thirty-three-year-old Mark Mathers who was strangled by his hoodie when it became hooked and wrapped around the balancing system of a sectional door he was […]

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LONDON FLOOD RISKS

London is not prepared for another major surface water flooding incident Despite greater coordination of stakeholders since the floods of 2021, London is not prepared for another major surface water flooding incident and lives and livelihoods are at risk. Flooding poses a lethal risk to Londoners. In November 2023, the Chief Executive of the Environment […]

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BARRATT AND WREKIN PARTNER ON SUSTAINABLE INITIATIVE

Dave Sanders and Alex Gardiner, Wrekin, on site at Kings Park where the new gully grates have been installed TO DRAW attention to the damage litter causes to the UK’s waterways, lakes, and oceans, leading housing provider Barratt Homes and specialist civils provider Wrekin Products has partnered on an initiative – ‘The Sea Starts Here’ – to educate […]

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Working in perfect harmony with Schlüter Systems

With an enduring dedication to protecting tile and stone, Schlüter-Systems offers more than 10,000 products for the long-lasting installation of tiles and natural stone, including a comprehensive range of trims, waterproofing, underfloor heating and wetroom drainage systems. The brand is an ideal choice for the premium end of the bathroom retail sector, especially for those […]

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Advanced High-Limit and Frost Protection Thermostat

   Introducing the HL-109: Advanced High-Limit and Frost Protection Thermostat from Whisper Controls   Whisper Controls is excited to announce the launch of our innovative HL-109 digital pipe thermostat, designed to ensure the safety and efficiency of heating systems.   Backed by our market-leading five-year warranty from the installation date, the HL-109 acts as a […]

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Interpon Powder Coatings, Helping Construct a New Future in Sustainability

Interpon powder coatings help Hydro Building Systems Spain construct a new future in sustainability   Hydro Building Systems Spain, a global manufacturer of aluminum profile systems, is extending its 20-year partnership with AkzoNobel and using the innovative Interpon Anodic range to give architects and designers more choice and flexibility than ‘traditional’ anodizing, with reduced environmental […]

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Recruitment Shortage Impacts Construction Sector

Businesses report recruitment was more difficult in Q2, with more firms facing problems hiring staff 74% of firms that attempted to recruit over the past three months faced challenges hiring Construction and engineering firms are the most likely to be facing recruitment problems (82%) 59% of companies attempted to recruit in Q2 The latest Quarterly […]

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SHOWCASING THE WENTWORTH CAST IRON RADIATOR

  THE RADIATOR COMPANY SHOWCASES ITS DESIGNER WENTWORTH CAST IRON RADIATOR   The Radiator Company has released its custom-built Wentworth cast iron radiator,  a must have for any period restoration or those really wanting to make a design statement. Mimicking the vintage 1840s design to bring a classic, clean Victorian finish, the new addition features […]

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