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RINNAI – NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH PROGRAMME

RINNAI – NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH PROGRAMME of low gwp HEAT PUMPS, electric WATER HEATERS, HOT WATER CYLINDERS & PLATE HEAT EXCHANGERS   RINNAI expand PRODUCTS FOR HEATING AND WATER HEATING IN ALL FUELS – GAS, ELECTRIC and renewables   Rinnai is embarking on an ambitious and innovative programme of launching several new products within its […]

‘Honeycomb’ House Given National Heritage Status

Mickling Barf was designed and built be renowned local architects Rex and Jenifer Critchlow An unusual house built by husband-and-wife architects for themselves and their family to live in has earned “national heritage” status. Mickling Barf, in Hatcliffe, near Barnoldby-le-Beck, was constructed in three phases between 1962 and 1983 by Rex and Jenifer Critchlow. Laid […]

THE LEGAL DUTY TO MANAGE ASBESTOS

Keep people safe from future dangers of asbestos, regulator warns The dangerous material was banned from construction 25 years ago Asbestos may still be present in buildings built before 2000 New HSE campaign emphasises legal duties to manage asbestos Buildings that people use in their daily lives, such as workplaces, schools and hospitals are the […]

Site poised to produce new fuel technology

Fylde nuclear site poised to produce new fuel technology that will help power UK A nuclear fuel facility in Fylde could be key to powering the next generation of reactors. The Springfields site at Salwick is one of only two in the UK with the potential to produce the special type of uranium that will […]

Global Growth in Offsite Construction

The Global Offsite Construction Market latest research report examines the potential growth opportunities and trends in the development of the industry until 2030. Offsite Construction employing qualitative and quantitative methodologies, this report thoroughly analyzes the factors that drive and hinder market growth. It offers a detailed assessment of the market landscape, equipping companies with the […]

FMB says Positivity in Decline

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has expressed positivity for 2024, despite S&P Global/CIPS UK Construction PMI data indicating a decline in December 2023. The S&P Global UK Construction PMI indicated another “solid fall” in UK construction activity, however, according to the report, the December figures indicated the slowest decline for four months, since September, […]

WARNING: AI Generated Learning

TICA issues warning over AI-generated online training course     Trade body the Thermal Insulation Contractors Association (TICA) has issued a warning over AI-generated online training courses containing non-UK specific and outdated content.   Chris Ridge, TICA’s technical director, says one example offered a Level 1 certificate upon completion of the £39.99 thermal insulation course. […]

Decarbonisation of buildings – what does it mean in reality?

Decarbonisation and net zero carbon have become buzzwords in the construction industry and beyond, with many keen to express their green credentials – but what does it all mean? There are many similar sounding terms with slightly different meanings, and it is important to distinguish between these when discussing a route forward. Carbon neutral is […]

Explaining the ‘Dam’ Family

The Most Common Types of Dams Explained A dam is a barrier that impounds water or underground streams. Dams generally serve the primary purpose of retaining water, while other structures such as floodgates or levees are used to manage or prevent water flow into specific land regions. The earliest known dams were built by Ancient […]

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UK Risks Missing its Target for Offshore Wind Energy

Cornwall Insights’ latest quarterly overview of power market trends in Britain states that, because the UK failed to attract any bids from offshore wind developers in its most recent Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction round, it risks missing its 2030 target to host 50GW of offshore wind capacity. Funding totalling £227m was announced under the […]