Entries by Lyn

Jump in Housing improves UK Economy

UK economy grew by more than expected in May, helped by house-building Over the three months to May, the economy expanded by 0.9% Britain’s economic output rose by 0.4 per cent in May, a bigger rise than expected and helped by a jump in housing construction, according to official data that will be welcomed by […]

Injecta Fire Barrier help support the next generation with Nottingham Skills Academy partnership

  Fire safety specialist and leading installer of passive fire barriers, Injecta Fire Barrier, have forged a new partnership with the Nottingham Skills Academy to offer work engagement for young people. To help invest in the futures of aspiring tradespeople and construction workers, Injecta Fire Barrier has partnered with the Nottingham Skills Academy to provide […]

West Fraser helps to tend and nurture Tillicoultry community allotment with £1,000 donation

Tillicoultry Allotment  Cowie-based wood panel manufacturer, West Fraser, has donated £1,000 to a Tillicoultry allotment group, which serves as a nature haven for the local community. Founded in 1978, the Tillicoultry Allotment Association has grown into a large allotment offering social areas, a community greenhouse, and vegetable plots. It also hosts Alloa school pupils, providing […]

How does the architectural profession get to net zero?

Photograph by Unsplash   Architects are on the front line when it comes to achieving net zero carbon and reversing the status quo in an age where buildings contribute to around 40% of global energy-related carbon emissions. As the Royal Institute of British Architects notes, “The climate emergency is the biggest challenge facing our planet […]

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 […]