Entries by Lyn

Ending Coal Burning in Finland

Towards greener Helsinki. Photo: Kari Ylitalo, Helsinki Partners The operations of the Salmisaari coal power plant ha ended.   Abolishing the use of coal is a significant milestone for Helsinki on its journey towards carbon neutrality. The closure of the power plant will reduce Helsinki’s carbon dioxide emissions by 30 percent compared to the previous year, […]

Engineers Without Borders UK Launches the 2025 Systems Change Lab

  Uniting changemakers to transform engineering education and practice   Engineers Without Borders UK is proud to launch the 2025 Systems Change Lab, a bold initiative designed to drive systemic change in engineering education and practice. Running from May – November 2025, the Lab will bring together changemakers from across the engineering sector to turn […]

RINNAI – CUSTOMER SATISFACTION WITH MARKET LEADING WARRANTIES

  Rinnai is guaranteeing customer satisfaction and ensuring optimum value for money by offering a range of market-leading warranties. All appliances are manufactured under strict guidelines of ISO 9001 quality management and ISO 14001 environmental management systems. Contractors, end-users, and sites which require   –  domestic gas multi-point water heaters –  commercial gas fired water […]

Improving learning with light in Finland

  Teachers can tailor the lighting to meet the needs of individual pupils with sensory sensitivities Glamox has delivered lighting for an extraordinary renovation project in Finland, where an old military barracks has been transformed into a modern learning facility for children with sensory sensitivities. The Valteri Centre for Learning and Consulting provides services for […]

The Conflict Between Housing and the Environment

  The government has ambitious plans to deliver vital infrastructure and homes, and they seem determined to achieve it. But it’s a tough ask, leaving key questions unanswered – what will it cost? And will it be at the expense of the environment? Mike Froom, Te-Tech Process Solutions, explains. Nutrient neutrality is a battleground. Intended […]

Energy: £350 billion shot in UK economy’s arm

  £350 billion shot in UK economy’s arm on the table with oil & gas and other homegrown energy With forecasts indicating that the United Kingdom (UK) will need billions of oil and gas barrels by 2050 amidst the ongoing economic challenges and energy market headwinds and tailwinds, Britain’s trade body for the offshore energy […]

Construction Materials at Risk from Tariffs

Constuction Dive Talks to Steve Stouthamer of Skanska about the construction materias most as risk from US tarrifs Rebar, structural steel, piping and ductwork are all facing price volatility, according to Skanska USA Building executive Steve Stouthamer. Steel and aluminum prices have jumped sharply since the turn of the new year, and more volatility could […]

SPRING STATEMENT: Industry Response

Robbie Calvert, the RTPI’s Head of Policy and Public Affairs  “Planning reforms are at the heart of the Government’s growth plan. The acknowledgement from the Office for Budget Responsibility that planning will be central to increasing the UK’s economic activity over the coming years is encouraging. “But, while reforms are important, more could be unlocked […]