Entries by Lyn

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Keepmoat Homes secures first build scheme in Weston-super-Mare

North Somerset Council has selected national housebuilder, KeepmoatHomes, to build more than 400 new residences at Parklands Village, Weston-super-Mare, making this the developer’s first venture in the area. The scheme, in partnership with Homes England, will deliver 425 much-needed homes in the area, including 30% affordable homes, 20% accessible homes and 15% zero carbon homes, with […]

CLARIFYING OUR GROUP LICENSES – The Assent Group

In light of the recent article published on 18 June 2024, by Construction News and other media outlets, the Assent Group would like to clarify the status of our group licenses, our capability to provide building control services – including for in-flight higher-risk buildings (HRBs) – and our position regarding the Registered Building Control Approver […]

Election Pledges: A Summary

With just two weeks until polling day, the major political parties have set out their visions for the nation’s future. From housebuilding to HS2, tidal energy to training, each manifesto touches on areas that could influence engineering in the UK for decades to come. Here are five of the key promises from each of the […]

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Waverley launches open protocol S3 intelligent shading system

Waverley, the leading designers, manufacturers and installers of inventive shading and screening solutions, are excited to announce the launch of the highly innovative S3 Synchronised Solar Shading range. Designed to aid building efficiency, reduce carbon footprints and for cost-effective installation, it only seems fitting to launch on the summer solstice – the longest day of […]

The Election: Will it be a Brave New World?

   WHAT MIGHT THE GENERAL ELECTION MEAN TO THE INDUSTRY? WILL IT BE A BRAVE NEW WORLD OR JUST MORE OF THE SAME?     Chris Goggin reviews the NetZero policy statements espoused by both of the main political parties this side of the General Election and considers the viability of these plans and  gives […]

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TRILUX DELIVERS A PREMIUM GRADE CAT A LIGHTING FIT-OUT

TRILUX ILLUMINATES 2 MORE LONDON: DELIVERING A PREMIUM GRADE CAT A LIGHTING FIT-OUT As London’s skyline evolves, 2 More London is a space where innovation meets inspiration, powered by TRILUX lighting excellence. In the bustling heart of London’s South Bank, amidst the iconic skyline between London Bridge and Tower Bridge, lies 2 More London—a contemporary […]

Committee Urges Government to Focus on MMC for Housing

The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has warned the Government that an over-reliance on traditional building methods will see the UK fall far short of its target to build 300,000 new homes a year by mid-2020s. In a new report, the Committee urges the Government to unlock the potential for modern methods of construction […]

FMB: ONS Data shows a Worrying Trend Compounded by Bad Weather

The 1.4 per cent fall in construction output for the first four months of this year, marks a worrying trend in what is happening to the construction sector, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to the latest ONS Construction Industry output data for April. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB commented: “The […]