Entries by Lyn

CJC Timberframe finding multiple uses for SterlingOSB Zero

  A timber frame erection specialist based in Glasgow, but working across the entire country, has been sharing posts with its many followers on social media that show how West Fraser’s high performance panel products fill many roles on its often distinctive and technically challenging projects.   CJC Timberframe Ltd was set up three years […]

The elegance of Paris balconies: a modern touch for any home

  Paris balconies, with their timeless charm and practicality, are becoming something of an architectural staple in urban and rural environments. These sturdy structures not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of buildings but also offer numerous benefits to homeowners. From their ease of installation to their ability to fill interiors with natural light while affording […]

BIRKDALE’S NEW FENCING LAUNCH IS OH SO QUIET…

  Birkdale has released its new DuraPost® Commercial Reflective Acoustic Fencing. An ideal solution for both commercial and residential applications that require effective noise reduction, the robust and reflective fencing offers a sound reduction of 27dB, which has been tested to and complies with BS EN 1793-2:2018.   The fencing system is built using Birkdale’s […]

RINNAI: NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN GLOBAL ENERGY TRANSITION

Chris Goggin of Rinnai The Concept: no fossil fuels… The Reality: Rinnai, Toyota, BMW and the Hydrogen Cartridge Breakthrough   A new range of alternative combustion solutions and energy alternatives are being developed and presented by major global manufacturing brands and Chris Goggin of Rinnai looks to provide UK customers and partners with insight into […]

Councillors in Slanging Match over Stalled Development

The state of the site at Priestly Grove. (Image: public contribution) In what was one debate amongst a series of tense exchanges, the leader of Wiltshire Council and the leader of the council’s Liberal Democrats have clashed over the lack of progress on a Stone Circle development. The Priestly Grove site in Calne has been […]

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£1m Multi-Skills Training Investment

Existing Smaller NHBC Training Hub NHBC invests £100M in Multi-Skills Training Hubs to tackle UK house-building skills shortage As part of the government’s plans announced this morning to get Britain building again, the National House Building Council (NHBC) is supercharging the UK house-building industry with the launch of the first 12 new multi-skills training hubs, […]

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Ground Explorations for Pumped Hydro Storage Scheme

The drill and blast method is rarely used in the UK (Credit: Strabag) How ground condition unknowns impacted Coire Glas exploratory adit construction A 1.2km exploratory adit has been constructed for extensive ground investigations to inform the detailed design of SSE Renewables’ Coire Glas pumped storage hydro scheme in the Scottish Highlands. It has been […]

Portakabin comes to the rescue of Burnham-on-Sea RNLI volunteers

Portakabin has generously donated two modular buildings to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) Burnham-on-Sea station, providing permanent additional changing rooms for the station’s crew. The buildings, which were installed in October, will offer vital space to the volunteer team who respond to emergencies and save lives at sea.Earlier in May, the RNLI lifeboat station […]

Portakabin delivers ground-breaking dairy innovation facility as part of the Borderlands Growth deal

Portakabin, a leader in modular construction solutions, is proud to announce the upcoming completion of the Dairy Nexus, a state-of-the-art research and innovation facility at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) Barony Campus near Dumfries. Set to open in November 2024, this ground-breaking facility was built by Portakabin in collaboration with SRUC, as part of the Borderlands […]