Entries by Lyn

Clear Energy Strategy Necessary for UK Manufacturers

Manufacturers are still being hit with rising gas and electricity prices, and while the record highs of early 2022 have abated, many businesses are struggling to meet the cost of their energy needs. However, according to Make UK, one in five manufacturers has still not put a clear energy procurement strategy in place to protect […]

27,000 historic planning applications could now be approved

27,000 historic planning applications could now be approved due to green belt to grey belt reclassification   The latest internal data release from Searchland, the development site sourcing specialists, has revealed that there are some 3,425 planning applications that were previously rejected due to being located on green belt land, green belt land that would now […]

Overhauling the UK’s Infrastructure and Construction Landscape: A Legal Perspective

Charles Banner KC In a landmark move to accelerate the delivery of major infrastructure projects, the UK government has approved significant reforms aimed at streamlining legal processes and reducing the delays that have hampered development. Spearheaded by the recommendations of the independent Banner Review, these changes promise a faster and more efficient implementation of significant […]

AIM’S IMPROVED OSCB AND WCB RANGES MEET RAINSCREEN FIRE PROTECTION CHALLENGES

  Significant investment in product development and testing for its Open State Cavity Barrier (OSCB) and new Wall Cavity Barrier (Red Edition) ranges has enhanced their suitability for rainscreen cladding systems, says AIM – Acoustic & Insulation Manufacturing.   Open state cavity barriers and full fill cavity barriers are crucial to fire safety within rainscreen […]

Selkent shines with Diamond certification for exceptional work on national project

Selkent has been awarded the prestigious High-Speed Blue Diamond certification for its exceptional performance on HS2 projects.   Selkent, a leading UK supplier of construction fixings and tools, received the quality award from Skanska Costain STRABAG (SCS) Railways, for its consistently high operational performance on the Main Works Lots S1 and S2 project over the […]

£400m fund to spur water sector transformation in next five years

photo credit: The Rivers Trust Ofwat announces details of £400m fund to spur water sector transformation in next five years   The Ofwat Innovation Fund will increase to support ambitious and collaborative water innovation projects. Since 2020, it has awarded funding to 93 projects involving 240 partners to expand the water sector’s ability to innovate […]

RINNAI TO INTRODUCE NEW E-SERIES

Rinnai is introducing the updated Rinnai E-Series early in 2025 with the 17CE Condensing External Water Heater. This upgrade ensures UK customers can benefit from the latest advancements in hot water heating technology. Each unit is designed to reduce customer costs and provide continuous hot and clean water upon demand. The gas-fired water heaters are […]

From Brownfield to Magic Gardens

(L-R): City of Wolverhampton Council Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for City Housing, Councillor Steve Evans, and Morro Partnerships Managing Director, Tom Broadway at the Magic Gardens site in Bushbury The first new council homes are springing out of the ground at two small derelict brownfield sites in Wolverhampton. City of Wolverhampton Council appointed contractor […]

3D-Printed Social Housing Project in Just 132 Days

COBOD’s BOD2 3D construction printer was used to complete the first 3D-printed social housing project in just 132 days. Located in Dublin, Ireland, ‘Grange Close’ is a three-unit terraced social housing project with a total floor space of 330 m2 (3,552 ft2), consisting of 3 apartments spanning 110 m2 (1,184 ft2) each. Completed in just […]