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Brussels hopes to have the first small-scale nuclear power station in operation in the next decade, with a newly established industry alliance key to that ambition The European Commission this week opened a call for industry partners to join a new alliance to advance the development and deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs). The […]
Land is our greatest resource: one that has considerable potential to address society’s challenges. So, determining how land is used is a significant responsibility. Recent events including the cost-of-living crisis, Brexit and the war in Ukraine have created considerable demand for land use to address complex problems. Take the rise in both energy and food […]
Housing secretary Michael Gove has told the House of Lords Built Environment Committee that his department will shine a ‘more pitiless light on local authority performance’ – while accepting that the work of public sector planners is too often underappreciated. Gove made this remark during a section of the proceedings on planning resources, in which […]
The Joint European Torus (JET), one of the world’s largest and most powerful fusion machines, has demonstrated the ability to reliably generate fusion energy, while simultaneously setting a world record in energy output. These notable accomplishments represent a significant milestone in the field of fusion science and engineering. In JET’s final deuterium-tritium experiments (DTE3), high […]
The London Assembly Planning and Regeneration Committee has published a new report called Retrofit vs Rebuild? which asks how decisions are made to either retrofit or rebuild properties and the carbon implications for both. In London, buildings account for an estimated 68 per cent of the city’s carbon emissions. These emissions arise from the construction, […]
Heat Network Training Opportunities – claim your place before April 2024 A number of heat network training opportunities are currently available until April 2024 through the Heat Training Grant. You can get a grant of up to £500 towards the eligible courses below. The full price of the courses is £600 at the most, meaning […]
What are we asking the Chancellor to include in the Spring Budget 2024? SUBMISSION SUMMARY: Protect vital homeless services by boosting and ring-fencing funding for housing-related support to ensure spending at least matches the £1.6bn per year allocated to local authorities in England in 2010. Relieve homelessness by investing in homelessness prevention advice, support […]
When it comes to constructing schools, colleges and universities, it’s important to balance aesthetic design with building safety. It’s about creating spaces that are not only safe and functional but also welcoming and inspiring for both staff and students. The new Academy Tien in The Netherlands strikes this balance perfectly, with Pyroguard’s fire safe […]
ALTRO ILLUSTRA proves the ‘pawfect’ choice for Dobbies Garden Centre Stylish new safety floor Altro Illustra™ is delivering nature-inspired aesthetics and safety for two and four-legged customers at Pets Corner at Dobbies Garden Centre in Huddersfield. With wet paws and floors comes the risk of a slip, so when choosing flooring for Pets […]
One of the UK’s biggest chain of gyms and leisure centres has switched to using products from the Rinnai range of commercial air source heat pumps – and electric cylinders – as a major part of hybrid heating and hot water systems at sites up and down the country. The innovative new range of […]
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