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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 […]

Saniflo enables effective conversion of historic Sula Lightship into luxury accommodation

  Saniflo has played a crucial role in converting the historic Sula Lightship into a unique, high-standard accommodation facility, recently awarded a ‘Highly Commended’ distinction in the Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards’ Unique Stay of the Year category. This project demonstrates Saniflo’s effectiveness in supporting non-traditional properties where reliable waste management solutions are essential. Constructed in the […]

Construction Insolvencies – The Domino Effect

In October 2024, the number of registered company insolvencies in England and Wales was 1,747, 10% lower than in September 2024 (1,950) and 24% lower than the same month in the previous year. However, company insolvency numbers also remained much higher than levels seen during the Covid-19 pandemic and between 2014 and 2019. The construction […]

AJ Digital unveils new website to drive innovation in construction and FM

AJ Digital, one of the UK’s fastest growing companies, involved in the digital transformation of the construction and facility management industries, has announced the launch of its new website – ajdigitalmanagement.com. The updated platform highlights the company’s advanced package of digital solutions aimed at improving project delivery, asset management and operational efficiency for businesses navigating […]

RINNAI – THE RENAISSANCE OF APPLIED PRODUCTS

    Rinnai’s Tony Gittings looks at developments in the Applied Products global arena with the sector set to grow by almost 7% Compound Annual Growth Rate. He looks at the impact of these developments on the wider HVAC commercial marketplace for all those in the supply chain     Applied Products in the HVAC […]

‘The Donald’ A Positive or Negative for UK Construction

  Donald Trump, known as a real estate mogul before he entered politics, has had a long and varied history in construction. His influence in the sector dates back decades, with projects ranging from high-rise buildings to luxury hotels, many of which have become architectural icons. However, his political tenure brought complex dynamics to international […]

Two Years to Fix Indoor Air Quality

Building Services Industry Has Two Years to Fix Indoor Air Quality   A policy paper launched at the Building Engineering Services Association’s World Ventilation Day event suggests there is a “two-year window of opportunity” to prioritise air quality when assessing building performance. Speaking at the event, Yselkla Farmer, Chief Executive of the energy and infrastructure trade […]