Entries by Lyn

Council Leader calls for full RAAC funding

Council Leader Cammy Day has written to the Scottish Government Minister for Local Government Empowerment and Planning Joe FitzPatrick calling on him to fully fund the costs of work linked to Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC). The Council has been carrying out surveys and remedial work since March this year with eight schools having RAAC […]

RINNAI WHITE PAPER: THE IMPORTANCE OF SEASONAL PERFORMANCE FACTORS IN HEAT PUMP DESIGN

Rinnai is issuing a ‘White Paper’ report that details the potential limitations of manufacturer-issued efficiency measures for Heat pumps, namely COP (Coefficient of performance) and SCOP (Seasonal Coefficient of Performance). WOULD YOU LIKE TO ASK RINNAI A QUESTION?  –  CLICK HERE   Manufacturers often measure heat pump efficiency using Coefficient of Performance (COP), which is the […]

Urgent Action Needed to Restore Investor Confidence in Offshore Wind Market

Industry warns urgent action needed to restore investor confidence following renewables auction | Industry body RenewableUK is calling on the Government to take urgent action to rebuild investor confidence in the UK offshore wind market following a clean power auction that risks undermining targets to boost energy security and jeopardising the industrial opportunities of offshore […]

Trenchless Technology

  What Is Trenchless Technology In Construction? Trenchless technology is simply the method to install, renew, and repair underground cables, pipes, and ducts with none to minimal excavations from the earth’s surface. As per the OSHA repost for trenchless technology, this modern digging method has benefited numerous projects in addition to minimizing disruption to residential […]

A sustainable solution for the future of UK schools

More than 100 schools in England are grappling with an urgent problem due to structural concerns, following the dramatic closure of buildings constructed with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC). But while this situation presents a significant challenge, it also offers a unique opportunity for the Government and the construction industry to reevaluate their approach to […]

Shopping in a New Dimension

Shopping in a New Dimension: EDEKA Paschmann’s Future-E-Centre Unveils Captivating “Essthetics” and Light Architecture   EDEKA Paschmann, a beacon of exceptional shopping experiences for over 50 years, has transformed into a retail powerhouse with eleven stores and over 1,000 workers. The inauguration of their latest establishment in Mülheim an der Ruhr, spanning an impressive 6,000 […]

RINNAI SUPPORT FOR INSTALLERS ON CONSUMER CONFUSION CONCERNS 

  Chris Goggin of Rinnai looks at Government policy on low carbon heating and hot water provision which is defined by international pricing, supply chains and political polarisation leading to a rare level of market confusion. This has led to UK customer confusion over which appliance and what fuel should be sourced for heating and […]

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THE SYMPHONY OF ARCHITECTURE

Sound design: revealing the unheard dimension of architecture Amidst the grand construction symphony, there exists an often overlooked but profoundly influential element: sound. In this article buildingspecifier editor Joe Bradbury delves into the captivating world of architectural acoustics, unveiling the intricate dance between design, materials, and soundwaves. From the resounding corridors of concert halls to […]

Water Pollution Rules Eased to Build 100,000 Homes

UK scraps EU water pollution rules to build 100,000 homes The government has unveiled plans to eliminate EU-era regulations related to nutrient neutrality, paving the way for the construction of over 100,000 homes in England by 2030 The government has today revealed its intention to make adjustments to existing EU regulations concerning nutrient neutrality. This […]