Entries by Lyn

£49bn Public Services Maintenance Backlog, 30% related to Schools

£13.8bn school building maintenance backlog revealed Unions have called on the government to urgently invest in restoring school buildings – as a “damning” new report revealed a £13.8bn backlog in maintenance. The new National Audit Office (NAO) report, estimates a maintenance backlog of at least £49bn across key public services including schools, prisons, hospitals, and […]

RG+P SECURES SIX EDUCATION SCHEMES AND FRAMEWORK SUCCESS

Tiffield Academy and Overstone Leys, credit PHP Architects  The Project Management & Cost Consultancy team at multi-disciplinary practice, rg+p Ltd, has announced it has won six significant projects in the education sector as well as a framework success.   “These new projects are a mix of refurb and new build schemes and have all been […]

BCIA is keen to recruit two more talented professionals

  As the leading voice of the smart building management and automation industry, the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is keen to recruit two more talented professionals for its Marketing & Engagement Manager and Technical Consultant roles. Following a period of unprecedented growth, the sector’s leading association is looking to expand its team and is […]

Addressing mould growth problems in UK housing

  Researchers at Leeds Beckett are working to address mould growth problems in UK housing to improve housing safety. Following the death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak in 2020, Awaab’s Law was launched, which requires social housing landlords to quickly investigate and fix hazardous conditions like mould in homes. Now, researchers from Construction Informatics and Digital […]

RINNAI INTRODUCES NEW INNOVATIONS IN UNVENTED WATER HEATERS & INDIRECT STORAGE SOLUTIONS

  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 […]

A Winning Combination Makes ACV UK the First Choice

A winning combination of quality products and services makes ACV UK the first choice for Big Motoring World   When Big Motoring World Headquarters needed a competitively priced and energy-efficient domestic hot water (DHW) solution for its new state-of-the-art gym at its Gillingham Head Office, a new WaterMaster Evo 35 with stainless steel heat exchanger technology […]

National planning reforms shaped by Northumbria expert

  A leading expert in planning policy at Northumbria University has delivered evidence to help shape the future reform of the National Planning Policy Framework. Alister Scott, Professor of Environmental Geography and Planning, gave evidence and recommendations to the Environment Audit Committee’s hearing in Westminster on the government’s proposed planning reforms and their effect on […]

Bond It seals new Giants deal

    Bond It, the UK’s largest independent manufacturer of sealants, adhesives and building chemicals, has extended and enhanced its sponsorship of the Huddersfield Giants Super League rugby team.   Following a recently signed agreement, the business – which is based close to Huddersfield in nearby Elland – has renewed its role as the Giants’ […]