Entries by Lyn

MANIFESTO FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

THE Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has launched its manifesto ahead of the General Election, outlining how a future UK Government can support the built environment sector.  The manifesto, entitled ‘CIOB’s Manifesto for the Built Environment – Opportunities for future proofing the construction industry’, covers four key themes; Environmental Sustainability, Quality and Safety, The Future […]

AFRICA: Biobased building materials less sustainable than concrete

Biobased building materials less sustainable than concrete in South Africa, experts find Scientists at the University of Bristol have discovered that mycelium composites, biobased materials made from fungi and agricultural residues, can have a greater environmental impact than conventional fossil-fuel-based materials due to the high amount of electricity involved in their production. In the findings, […]

What is a Building Liability Order?

Building Liability Orders (BLOs) are a new type of order that the High Court has the power to make under s.130 of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA), if it considers it “just and equitable” to do so. Since BLOs are a novel remedy, there is very little guidance about how the courts will apply […]

The UK’s archaic power grid

UK grid poses the biggest challenge for renewable energy developers. –  At a recent networking seminar hosted by Vattenfall IDNO UK, developers representing PV and BESS projects flagged grid issues as the primary obstacle to achieving the UK’s fast-approaching net zero deadline.  Hitting net zero emissions by 2050 is a formidable goal, but for many […]

HEAT PUMPS – IS THE INDUSTRY STANDARD UP TO STANDARD?

LEADING SCOTTISH UNIVERSITY ACCOMMODATION BLOCK SWITCHES HEAT PUMP TO RINNAI HYBRID SYSTEM CLICK HERE to ask us a question and learn more about RINNAI HYBRIDS TODAY     One of the oldest and most revered of Scottish universities has up graded its hot water supply in a large accommodation block to incorporate a Rinnai Hybrid […]

TRILUX Unveils E-Line Pro: A Versatile Upgrade to the Classic Luminaire Series

TRILUX, the renowned lighting specialist, proudly announces the launch of E-Line Pro, the latest evolution in its esteemed E-Line luminaire range. E-Line Pro, recognised with the prestigious IF Design Award 2024, represents a seamless blend of experience and innovation, promising enhanced flexibility, performance, and sustainability across retail, industrial, and office environments. Experience Meets Evolution Building […]

NOW AVAILABLE – NEW CONTINUOUS FLOW HOT WATER HEATERS FROM RINNAI

RINNAI’S NEW HIGH-EFFICIENCY, SPACE SAVING EXTERNAL CONTINUOUS FLOW HOT WATER HEATERS NOW AVAILABLE   Rinnai is launching the Infinity E series of externally mounted continuous flow water heaters. Each unit arrives with water ingress protection (IPx5D) and provides a limitless volume of temperature controlled clean hot water, whilst electric, gas and water services are connected. […]

Galliford Try Returns to Social Housing Construction

Major construction firm Galliford Try will return to the affordable housing market after a four-year absence #UKhousing The firm was excluded from building in the sector when it sold its Linden Homes and partnerships businesses to Vistry for £1.1bn in 2020. The non-competition agreement has now lapsed, allowing Galliford Try to re-enter the market as […]

Offsite: We need to think differently

Angela Mansell of Mansell Building Solutions. God knows there are a lot of changes coming our way when it comes to construction and just as many challenges in how we react to that change. There was one conversation in particular that we are still chewing the fat over: the sticky wicket of construction methodology. Mansell […]