Entries by Lyn

Powerful new range of battery-powered machinery

  Norton Clipper, one of the UK’s most renowned abrasives specialists, is excited to introduce its all-encompassing range of battery-powered machinery.   As the construction industry is increasingly evolving, Norton Clipper technology has overcome the common constraints found with petrol and diesel engines in traditionally used tools – prioritising high performance, increased capabilities and user […]

The £9.5m footbridge that is 10 years overdue

  The tiny bridge has gone £8m over budget and 10 years in construction A tiny bridge in the UK has been having its building works delayed, so much so that the build is taking ten times as long as that of one of the world’s most famous landmarks. A new footbridge at a small […]

Multi-million-pound water treatment works

Plans are being developed for a new multi-million-pound water treatment works in Dumfries and Galloway. Scottish Water says the new works near Boreland will ensure it can “continue to provide clear, fresh, high-quality drinking water to 40,000 households and businesses in Lockerbie, Annan, Dumfries and the surrounding area, now and in the future”. The existing […]

North Sea Oil: Playing its role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions

Action required to get on lower emissions pathways Asset electrification and low carbon power identified as key drivers of change Comprehensive plan shows industry path to success A new emissions reduction plan published  (27 March) by the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has highlighted the need for action across the board on production decarbonisation – […]

UK USING MORE LOCAL STEEL

UK government projects use more local steel, the number of companies supplying products for large infrastructure projects is growing. The culture of steel consumption in the UK is changing towards active consideration of purchasing locally produced steel products. This was stated by the industry association UK Steel. UK Steel commented on the government’s report on […]

Embracing Shropshire’s Multi-billion pound Construction Programme

Businesses urged to embrace Shropshire’s multi-billion pound construction programme Construction businesses from across Shropshire have been urged to play their part in helping to deliver a multi-billion pound programme of projects planned for the region. Plans to regenerate Shrewsbury’s Riverside area and the flagship Station Quarter development in Telford were just two of the key […]

Welsh Slate is the “perfect application”

Welsh Slate is the lucid choice for Lucent.   A project that exemplifies a “perfect application of Welsh Slate to unify a unique roofscape,” has drawn to completion by Wates on a landmark site in London’s iconic West End. Prior to its development, the triangular site at Piccadilly Circus was a mixture of 13 buildings […]

West Fraser’s CaberMDF is perfect all around the house

The original CaberMDF was developed in the 1960’s. Still as popular today and manufactured by West Fraser UK in Scotland, the highly engineered product can be seen all over the modern building, from furniture to architectural mouldings, and from radiator cabinets to kitchens. When it comes to consistency, quality and ease of use, West Fraser’s CaberMDF leads […]

Committed to Specification

GEZE UK has demonstrated its commitment to specifiers and architects with the recent appointment of Alex Flokkas who joins the renowned manufacturer of door and window control systems as Specification Manager covering the south of England.   Alex will focus on collaborating with and supporting architects and end users providing technical solutions for all GEZE […]

Construction on new Innovation Hub in Chatham set to start

Construction on Medway’s new Innovation Hub, known as Ascend, is due to begin in April. Located on the first floor of the Pentagon Shopping Centre, Ascend will deliver modern business facilities in the heart of Medway’s emerging city centre, Chatham. The hub will deliver stylish and unique working areas for Medway’s entrepreneurs, freelancers and small […]