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Adaptavate founder and CEO Tom Robinson stands in front of the new pilot line for low-carbon and carbon-negative plasterboard at the company’s headquarters in Bristol, UK. World’s first full-sized, carbon-negative plasterboard announced by UK construction disruptor Bristol-based construction disruptor Adaptavate has produced the world’s first plasterboard to store carbon permanently. This technology is Adaptavate’s latest […]
If they don’t come, they can’t build it. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and opposition leader Keir Starmer tout ambitious plans to ease Britain’s chronic housing shortage by adding more new homes. But with little hope of luring builders from abroad, the plunge in the number of domestic construction workers will ensure those […]
London’s brownfield sites could house nearly half a million new homes – what’s the hold-up? London’s brownfield sites hold the key to solving the city’s housing crisis, having the space to accommodate at least 414,273 new homes Across the capital, brownfield space covers a huge 3,515 hectares – around 25 times the size of Hyde […]
Growth in the UK construction sector gained momentum during May, with activity and new business increasing at sharper rates than in April. Rising workloads prompted renewed expansions in purchasing activity and employment, while business confidence also strengthened. Supply-chain conditions continued to improve amid reports of good stock availability at vendors. This contributed to the pace […]
Euroform’s Versarend® sheathing board has been specified as the base for the render finish for 52 new homes being built to Passivhaus standard at Nailsea near Bristol. ‘Elm Grove’ is a North Somerset Council flagship, sustainable homes development of properties with reduced carbon footprints and high standards of energy efficiency. Stonewood Homes has been […]
‘Building with stone wool insulated sandwich panels’, authored by Prof. Marco Imperadori of the Politecnico di Milano, draws together extensive case studies, industry expertise, and cutting-edge science Released in June 2024, the 300-plus-page reference book is the first of its kind, and the go-to source of information for sandwich panels featuring non-combustible stone wool insulation […]
The latest NFRC State of the UK Roofing Industry survey, covering the first quarter of 2024, provides welcome positive news for the roofing sector. The results show overall roofing contractors’ workloads and enquiries continuing to increase in the first three months of the year, with further rises expected over the next 12 months. However, it […]
Rinnai is introducing the innovative KCM series of continuous flow hot water heaters into the UK market. The KCM series is designed to specifically increase customer savings in energy, capital, and carbon footprint with the inclusion of internally refined technological advancements. It operates at 93% efficiency. The KCM unit has micro-processors to ensure hot water is […]
In environments where humidity and heat reign supreme, maintaining a fresh and clean interior can be a constant battle. From spas to shower areas and other damp spaces, moisture can quickly take a toll on the building’s interior, leading to discolouration, warping and potential mould growth. At Zentia, we understand the unique challenges faced […]
Chris Halifax of CTH Creations, has carved himself a reputation for his incredible attention to detail and quest for perfection in all his work. He regularly shares project updates on his social media, attracting thousands of followers. In his own words, Chris creates “unique and one-off bathroom designs which turn dreams into reality with the […]
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