Entries by Lyn

Sprinklers could have contained Luton Airport Fire

Luton Airport has stated that it is improbable any of the vehicles caught in a massive fire, which resulted in the collapse of a car park, will be salvageable. The Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service received a report about the blaze on level three of Terminal Car Park Two on Tuesday. Chief Fire Officer Andrew […]

The main span of the Govan – Partick Bridge has arrived

The main span of the Govan – Partick Bridge has arrived at Yorkhill Quay, close to the site where it will be installed, after sailing up the River Clyde by barge. This a Glasgow City Region City Deal project, with funding from the Scottish and UK Governments. The £29.5million project includes the construction of a […]

Men’s Shed benefits from West Fraser timber donations

The members of Nairn Men’s Shed   Leading panel manufacturer, West Fraser, has been providing donations of SterlingOSB Zero to a Men’s Shed which is a fabulous initiative allowing members to meet and create! The Inverness plant has provided the product to Nairn Men’s Shed members allowing them to create furniture items, signs, and crafts […]

LIGHTING AND SUN PROTECTION FOR OPTIMAL INDOOR ENVIRONMENT

ZEHNDER EMBRACES WELLUMIC LIGHT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FROM TRILUX AND WAREMA IN THE “CENTRE OF CLIMATE.  Zehnder, the globally renowned expert in indoor climate solutions, has unveiled its groundbreaking “Centre of Climate” at its German headquarters in Lahr. Spanning an expansive 5,000 square metres, this state-of-the-art facility serves as a hub for innovation, learning, and collaboration, […]

3 Steps To Controlling Thermal Transfer Effectively In Facades

Farrat’s Commercial Manager for STRUKTRA® Chris Lister discusses the role of structural thermal breaks in facades   “It is already understood in the industry that facades serve multiple functions in the building envelope, making the integration of thermal breaks crucial for several reasons including- enhanced energy performance maintaining the integrity of the thermal envelope, controlling […]

Domus Ventilation: a single source supplier, for maximum efficiency

With its extensive range of market-leading ventilation systems, products and accessories designed to work in harmony, Domus Ventilation is in the enviable position of providing customers with a single source for all their residential ventilation requirements. A new short video has been uploaded to its website – domusventilation.co.uk – that clearly explains the benefits of […]

EUROPEAN & GLOBAL MARKET FOR HEAT PUMPS LOOKS FOR WIDE EXPANSION

              Chris Goggin looks at the expansion of the global heat pump market as they will play a pivotal part in UK, European and international decarbonisation plans. Rinnai observes the market conditions that will likely see heat pump technology become standard household appliances on an international scale.     […]

ADSA Charity Golf Day ‘Best by Par’

A golf day organised by the Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) turned out to be its ‘best by par’ raising approximately £3,500 for charity. The event, at Branston Golf and Country Club, Staffordshire, saw 28 teams – made up from 34 of ADSA’s members – battling to take the top spot Winners of the ADSA […]

Fassa transform period cinema with breathable render solution

Leading Italian render manufacturer, Fassa Bortolo, has recently finished renovation works on Odyssey Cinema in St Albans, transforming the building’s tired, damaged façade with a striking new render finish which has brought a new lease of life to an iconic local establishment. Fassa’s National Business Development Manager for the east, Andy Sampson, has worked closely […]

Fall in Construction Output

The latest CIPS PMI construction data points to a reversal in fortunes for the sector as total industry activity in the UK decreased for the first time in three months and at the fastest pace since May 2020. All three main segments of construction work posted a reduction in business activity, led by a steep […]