Entries by Lyn

RECESSION: ‘KICKSTART’ ECONOMY WITH CONSTRUCTION

WITH the news that the UK is in recession, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is calling for the Government to boost construction work to ‘kickstart’ the economic recovery. FMB chief executive Brian Berry said the ‘worsening’ economic picture reflects what has been happening in the construction industry for many months.   Brian Berry, Chief Executive […]

Cost Overruns Imperil UK’s Net-Zero Goals

Nuclear Delays, Cost Overruns Imperil UK’s Net-Zero Goals Électricité de France (EDF), the owner of the biggest construction project in the world—the giant nuclear power plant under construction at Hinkley Point in the southwest of Britain—recently announced further cost increases and delays to its completion, adding to doubts that the United Kingdom can fulfill its […]

AXA UK Urges Customers to Act

One of the UK’s leading alarm signalling systems, BT Redcare, will shut down next August leaving thousands of customers to find a suitable alternative AXA UK says customers should act quickly to avoid potential manufacturing or installation bottlenecks   AXA UK says customers whose intruder and fire alarms are connected to BT’s Redcare signalling system […]

RUFF WEATHER DAMAGES DOG SHELTER; LOCAL BUSINESSES STEP IN TO SAVE THE PUPS

FOLLOWING critical damage from recent record-breaking floods, Babworth Animal Rescue Kennels (BARK) has been provided with free materials and help by the local trade community. After hearing about the damage the North Nottinghamshire based animal rescue centre incurred during recent storms, local construction specialists PermaGroup, Mercial Garden Products Ltd, C Toyne & Son and Prism […]

RINNAI GOES ELECTRIC ON WATER HEATING PRODUCTS

  RINNAI GOES ELECTRIC ON WATER HEATING PRODUCTS TO EXISTING NATURAL GAS, HYDROGEN BLENDS READY AND BioLPG UNITS     Now available from Rinnai are electric additions to the comprehensive range of heating and hot water heating systems and units. UK energy strategists believe that clean and sustainable electrification is presently one of the best […]

Prioritise Brownfield Development

Changes to planning rules to support building homes on brownfield land have been announced by the government. The government has announced that every council in England will be told that they will need to prioritise brownfield developments and instructed to be less bureaucratic and more flexible in applying policies that halt housebuilding on brownfield land. […]

KNAUF PROUDLY ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LIGHTHOUSE CONSTRUCTION

Knauf is delighted to announce it is now an official company supporter of the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity. The partnership underscores Knauf’s commitment to nurturing a positive impact within the construction sector by championing the wellbeing and mental health of industry professionals.   The Lighthouse Charity is the UK’s only charity that is 100% dedicated […]

LAUNCHING ‘THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO CONSERVATION ROOFLIGHTS’

STELLA ROOFLIGHT LAUNCHES ‘THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO CONSERVATION ROOFLIGHTS’ A GROUNDBREAKING RESOURCE FOR ARCHITECTS & HOMEOWNERS   Stella Rooflight has launched ‘The Ultimate Guide to Conservation Rooflights’. Authored by industry experts, the independent Guide is intended to assist those looking to specify conservation rooflights by providing a wealth of knowledge and practical insights into what […]