Entries by Lyn

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Nuaire sponsors 2024 BESA Clean Air Day event

  Caerphilly based UK ventilation solutions provider Nuaire is proud to be sponsoring the Building Engineering Services Association’s (BESA) Clean Air Day event on the 20th June at The Wave in Bristol.  The event, which is being hosted by the BESA Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Group, will be based on ‘Shaping the Future of Healthy […]

RAAC – Not the only danger in School Buildings

Timber rooves held together with ‘glue and panel pins’ and materials that turn to ‘fragile Weetabix’ when wet are ticking timebombs in our school buildings, finds Jessica Hill of Schools Week A swollen national debt, depleted construction force and baby boom after the Second World War made Britain desperate for new ways to build schools […]

GREEN OR BROWN, WHICH COMES FIRST?

  Parts of London’s green belt must be opened up to allow home-building if the capital’s housing crisis is to be solved, politicians were warned at a summit on Wednesday.Experts at the Centre for London think tank argue that while increasing the density of homes in the inner city and suburbs is crucial, the crisis […]

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TRILUX Illuminates Just GYM Fitness Clubs

TRILUX Illuminates Just GYM Fitness Clubs Across Poland with 24/7 Lighting Solutions TRILUX, a leading provider of innovative lighting solutions, has been selected by Just GYM, a prominent Polish fitness club chain, for its unique state-of-the-art lighting. This partnership ensures optimal training conditions, energy efficiency, and a cohesive modern design, enhancing the overall ambience and […]

HOW TO DECARBONISE THE GRID?

  POLICY EXCHANGE REPORT HIGHLIGHTS SEPARATE, DIFFERENT APPROACHES     Chris Goggin of Rinnai reviews a recent report that details three separate routes to the decarbonisation of the UK national energy grid. The report highlights a present government plan and an opposition strategy – does either methodology  ensure beneficial results which delivers NetZero?     […]

The construction industry in cinema: influence and representation

   The construction industry, with its inherent drama, challenges, and triumphs, has long been a subject of fascination in cinema. Films often reflect societal attitudes, and the construction sector, being a cornerstone of economic development and human progress, offers a rich tapestry for storytelling. In this article, Joe Bradbury delves into the portrayal of the […]

Stuart is New ADSA Chair

Stuart Dale, Key Account Sales Director for FAAC Entrance Solutions UK, has been elected as the new Chair of the Automatic Door Association. He will undertake the role, providing strategic guidance and input to support the key deliverables of the association over the next two years. Stuart takes over from Mark Ayton, Managing Director of […]

“Lift Your Standards by Lowering Your Load”

Combilift Launches National Forklift Safety Campaign: “Lift Your Standards by Lowering Your Load”   Combilift, a global leader in material handling solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its new National Forklift Safety campaign, “Lift Your Standards by Lowering Your Load.” This initiative aims to enhance awareness and promote best practices in forklift safety […]

Viking, Homegrown Power for Shetland

SSE’s Viking Wind Farm in Shetland.Photo: SSE The Viking Wind Farm on Shetland has produced its first power. The wind farm, with a capacity of 443MW, is expected to become the UK’s most productive onshore wind farm when fully operational. The final turbine was installed in August 2023, and the project is now in the […]