Entries by Lyn

Construction Optimism at its Lowest Since 2022

Business activity falls for eighth month in a row, but at slower pace than in July Solid reductions in new work and employment Optimism drops to its lowest since December 2022 S&P Global PMI® survey data pointed to a decline in total industry activity for the eighth successive month, led by marked reductions in the […]

Helping Scotland towards net zero public buildings standard

  Fife Council’s new Dunfermline Learning Campus is setting the path for the nation’s Net Zero Public Building Standard, using Passivhaus Classic as a baseline. Gilberts Blackpool has played a pivotal background role in turning the objective into a reality.   Core objectives in the building services design has been low carbon consumption, internal comfort […]

SFA Saniflo UK to Showcase Innovative Solutions at Screwfix Live 2025

    SFA Saniflo UK will exhibit at Screwfix Live 2025, taking place at Farnborough International Exhibition Centre from 26–28 September. On Stand T14 in Hall 1, Saniflo will present a selection of its products, including the Saniflo Up macerator, Sanivite+ for kitchens and utilities, and the robust Sanicom 1 for commercial settings. For installers, […]

Sunlight Scattering Cement

  by Rosemary Potter In a significant advancement for sustainable construction, researchers in China have unveiled a novel cement capable of reducing urban heat by scattering sunlight, promising to revolutionize energy efficiency in buildings.   In a groundbreaking development, researchers from Southeast University in China have unveiled a new type of cement that has the […]

Clean Energy: Government must implement Grid Reform

  The energy production, trade, electricity generation and consumption statistics show that primary energy consumption in the UK on a fuel input basis fell by 4.9%, but indigenous energy production rose by 2.2%. Electricity generation by Major Power Producers was marginally down with gas and renewables up 7.9% and 2.3% respectively, but nuclear was down […]

BACK TO SCHOOL – SAME OLD STORY ON FIRE SAFETY

  Thomas Roche, Secretary of Business Sprinkler Alliance We are about to start another school year and once again, we find ourselves having the same discussion about fire safety guidance for schools. The last attempt to revise Building Bulletin 100 (BB100) was back in 2021 but nothing came of it, with government sliding aspects into […]

Transforming the Future of Plumbing & Heating Education

City & Guilds, a global leader in skills development, and the Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering (CIPHE), the professional body for the UK plumbing and heating industry, has announced a new strategic collaboration designed to transform the future of plumbing and heating education. This landmark agreement brings together two recognised leaders in vocational […]

The PR Bill and NI Rumours, What Can Landlords Expect?

  Fleet Mortgages has published a guide to help advisers and landlords prepare for the forthcoming Renters Rights Bill. The guide includes all aspects of the bill including the Decent Homes Standard.   “Landlords who fail to prepare risk longer voids, higher turnover, and even being unable to legally let their properties,” said Steve Cox, […]

EJOT’s complete solution maximises EWI system quality and benefits

  EJOT UK’s product range and 360-degree service is enabling the maximum value and energy saving benefits to be leveraged from external wall insulation (EWI) systems. Its comprehensive range of insulation anchors, fasteners and post-install mounting elements for installing EWI, also known as ETICS (external thermal insulation composite systems), has recently been extended with the […]