Entries by Lyn

Leviat Launches New 300mm Type 4 Wall Tie for Wider Cavities

Leading construction accessories manufacturer, Leviat, announces the release of its new Ancon Staifix HRT4 300mm Wall Tie designed for use in wider walls with cavities ranging from 151-175mm. The addition of this product to the existing range will help specifiers and builders to meet the latest Part L regulations and achieve the more stringent U-values […]

ADHESIVE FREE INSTALLATIONS WITH FORBO’S FLOTEX ADVANCE

As part of the wider refresh to its Flotex collection, Forbo Flooring Systems has launched a stunning new range, Flotex Advance, which can be installed either fully adhered or adhesive-free.   Completely new to the Flotex offering, Flotex Advance is available in two distinct designs, Code and Latitude, with 39 contemporary patterns across a variety […]

TRILUX TRILUX Launches Rail: The Future of Flexible, Smart, and Elegant Office Lighting

Adapting to the New Normal: Innovative Lighting for Post-Pandemic Workspaces TRILUX is thrilled to introduce Rail, a game-changing lighting system specifically crafted for the evolving post-pandemic workplace. This innovative solution combines advanced technology with a sophisticated design, offering a unique blend of functionality and aesthetics. Rail is not just a lighting system, it’s a statement […]

HOUSEBUILDING BOOM FOR YORKSHIRE BUILDERS

Mayor Tracy Brabin has vowed to deliver a “new dawn” for housebuilding across West Yorkshire, by working in lock-step with local housing providers and the new government in Westminster. The West Yorkshire Housing Strategy 2040, the first of its kind for the region, has been unveiled on a visit to Saxton Lane in Leeds, where […]

UK’s polar science hub, is nearing the finish line

Restoration of a 32-year-old Antarctic runway and significant construction milestones on the new Science and Operations building, mark the end of the austral summer season for British Antarctic Survey’s (BAS) Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme (AIMP). July 2024 Modernisation of Rothera Research Station, the UK’s polar science hub, is nearing the finish line, which BAS and […]

London railway arches transformed for industrial use

  Boost for local economy as London railway arches are transformed into high-specification, modern industrial space Stephen George + Partners (SGP) is thrilled to announce that completion has been reached on the transformation of six vacant railway arches into high-specification commercial premises for light industrial use, located just 16 minutes away from the City of […]

A secure hold above the sea

  The longest pier in the Baltic Sea, currently being built directly off the coast of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, will offer a chance to breathe fresh sea air and experience the vast expanse of this extraordinary sea from the ‘midst of it’ instead of from the sidelines. An impressive structure to thrill tourists and locals alike, […]

Delivering mega onshore wind turbines

Size comparison between the WindRunner (L) and the record setting Antonov AN-124 Ruslan heavy strategic military transport airplane (R). Image credit: Radia   US-based energy start-up Radia is planning to build the world’s largest aircraft, which the company claims will revolutionise the wind industry. A June episode of the World Economic Forum’s Meet the Leader […]

The Chancellors first speech – Re-Building Britain

CLICK HERE TO READ THE SPEECH IN FULL   Construction sector responses   Scott Black, Chief Operating Officer for Places for People. “Today’s statement from the Chancellor has our unequivocal support, we need more new homes and there is no time to waste. This is one of the most pressing issues for the UK, for […]