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British Safety Council comments on the Government’s response to the Grenfell Inquiry Commenting on the Government’s response to the Grenfell Inquiry, which the Secretary of State for Housing has announced, along with the publication of a consultation on reforms to the construction products regime, Mike Robinson, Chief Executive of British Safety Council, said: […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened a variety of tariffs on products coming into the U.S. from Canada, including steel and aluminum, which has led Canada to devise a list of counter-tariffs. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images) The cost of many construction-related products now seen as vulnerable to higher prices include everything from windows to shingles; […]
In collaboration with Gilbert & Stamper, Zumtobel and its sister brand, Thorn Lighting, have created a bespoke lighting scheme for Oscar Acoustics’ Headquarters, enhancing the building’s industrial aesthetic, supporting its vision for an inspiring workspace that combines style with sustainability. Entering the Oscar Acoustics Headquarters can be an almost immersive experience: The interplay of […]
Chris Goggin provides an overview of plans to devolve regional energy decision making to local authorities. What this action could mean for wider national NetZero objectives and what potential effects on local fuel options will be explored. This article will pose questions as to this – will the introduction of a new decentralised system will […]
The construction industry is increasingly turning to modular and offsite construction as solutions for efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. While these methods are often seen as modern innovations, their roots trace back thousands of years. In this article, MMC Magazine Editor Joe Bradbury explores some of the oldest known examples of offsite and modular construction, demonstrating […]
Partnership housing specialist and one of the leading providers of residential construction, regeneration and retrofit solutions, Lovell Partnerships, has been appointed as preferred bidder to deliver the Cardiff and Vale Housing Partnership. The partnership is Cardiff Council’s second housing programme following the success of its award-winning Cardiff Living scheme, and forms part of […]
Rinnai is introducing a wide and comprehensive selection of unvented water heaters to add to and complement the existing range of cylinders solutions. Key features of the Rinnai unvented water heaters are: Venturi Technology:The units use patented Venturi technology to minimise expansion, ensuring minimal ongoing maintenance and optimal performance. High Efficiency:Engineered to give maximum […]
The potential integration of the new electrochemical approach with cement manufacturing as well as carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS). The electro-geochemical cell powered by renewable electricity converts industrial wastes and rocks into calcium carbonate (CaCO3) and silica to make Portland cement. The captured CO2 can transform into dissolved bicarbonate to help mitigate ocean acidification. Water electrolysis creates […]
With increasingly ambitious renewable targets, all eyes are on Keir Starmer’s new government to see how the UK will pivot away from oil and gas. The Labour government is just over six months into its first administrative term in 14 years, and has already doubled down on its clean energy commitments: closing the UK’s last […]
Latest data from the insolvency showed that the construction industry experienced the highest number of insolvencies in the 12 months to December 2024 at 4,032, making up 17% of all industry cases. Kelly Boorman, National Head of Construction at RSM UK, said “The latest rise in construction insolvencies shows the extent of the debt burden […]
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