Entries by Lyn

Brownfield Site, from ‘Titanic’ to Homes

Pete Butler, site manager at Keon Homes (Image credit: Keon Homes) Construction work has started on a multimillion-pound residential site in a West Midlands town, which was once rumoured to be the home of the ironworks that manufactured the anchor used by the ill-fated Titanic.  Keon Homes, a provider of affordable and social housing, working […]

HOW DO COMMERCIAL HEAT PUMPS WORK?

Rinnai’s Pete Seddon details the workings of a commercial heat pump   Heat pumps have a leading position in the pecking order of appliances that can work on commercial sites and property and drive towards NetZero and decarbonisation. The ever-growing interest in heat pump technology means an equal amount of curiosity is devoted to how […]

Exploitation of Cisco IOS XE vulnerabilities

Exploitation of Cisco IOS XE vulnerabilities affecting UK organisations Organisations are encouraged to take action to mitigate vulnerabilities affecting Cisco IOS XE (CVE-2023-20198 and CVE-2023-20273) and follow the latest vendor advice. What has happened? Cisco has published an updated advisory detailing two vulnerabilities affecting Cisco IOS XE devices. Both are being actively exploited. CVE-2023-20198 – A […]

DEFRA: ‘Simpler Recycling’ Plan Published

Long-awaited proposals on standardising recycling services have been published, including statutory collection of glass, metal, plastic, paper and card and garden waste, with food waste slated from 2026. Finalised plans for consistent collections for households and businesses in England, rebranded ‘simpler recycling’ in September, were initially promised by the end of 2022. Local authorities and […]

Investigation into the supply of chemicals for use in the construction industry

The CMA has launched an investigation into suspected anti-competitive conduct in relation to the supply of chemicals for use in the construction industry. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has reason to suspect anti-competitive behaviour has taken place involving a number of suppliers of these chemicals and some industry bodies. This conduct relates to the […]

Guiding housebuilders through Part L and beyond

CCF and Knauf Insulation unite to guide housebuilders through Part L and beyond   Showing a strong commitment to both sustainability and supply chain collaboration, leading insulation, drywall and ceiling product distributor CCF has joined forces with Knauf Insulation to identify some of the most common issues surrounding meeting Part L and achieving lower U-values […]

ZENTIA: Grand Final Winner

Congratulations are in order for Zentia, one of the UK’s leaders in complete ceiling solutions, for being announced as the Grand Final Winner of the Made in Britain Awards 2023, a category within the North East Business Awards. Following Zentia’s win in the Northumberland and Tyneside heat of the North East Business Awards 2023, the […]

UK Government investing in water sector AI  

  A detailed overview of artificial intelligence (AI) and its increasing emergence in the water and wastewater sector was the focus of British Water’s latest webinar, featuring speakers from Ofwat, Thames Water, and across the supply chain, including consultancies Jacobs and ExploreAI. The most recent briefing, AI Explained, on 3 October, explored the emergence and […]

Sentry Doors celebrates company’s combined 130-year heritage

Leading fire safety and security door manufacturer, Sentry Doors, is celebrating a major milestone this year as its recent acquisition, Knowles, marks its 100th anniversary, giving Sentry a combined heritage of over 130 years. As part of Sentry’s ambitious growth plans, the company acquired E. & S. W. Knowles in August 2022. Bringing the company […]

Harmonising architecture and illumination for energy efficiency and aesthetic brilliance

   Zumtobel and its sister brand Thorn, both lighting brands of the Zumtobel Group collaborated with 5plus architects, MZA consultants, Ardmac main contractor, Emtec sub-contractor, and Rexel wholesaler to implement an energy-efficient lighting scheme at the iconic 100 Barbirolli Square. The Group’s innovative lighting solutions successfully met the brief, providing a warm and inviting atmosphere […]